He is the second child in the family, and his brother Mike is five years older than him. The Early Life of Daniel Negreanu – From Pool to Poker Tablesĭaniel Negreanu was born to Romanian immigrants Annie and Constantin on July 26, 1974, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. One of the most influential poker players in the world.Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2014.Named poker player of the decade in 2014 by the Global Poker Index.The first player to win a WSOP bracelet in three different locations (USA, Europe, Asia).The only player to win the WSOP Player of the Year award two times.Nicknamed 'Kid Poker' for being, at the time, the youngest player to win a WSOP bracelet.Won 6 gold WSOP bracelets in his career.Dropped out of High School to become a professional poker player.
