Ryan Bambrick Denies Negreanu in WSOP Showdown, Wins Second Bracelet in $10K Omaha Hi-Lo

Ryan Bambrick wrote his name into the headlines at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) after pulling off a massive victory in Event #9: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship. He defeated none other than Daniel Negreanu heads-up and overcame a stacked final table featuring Viktor Blom and Ben Lamb to secure his second WSOP bracelet and a top payout of $470,437.

This win is more than just another line on Bambrick’s poker resume. It marks the largest career score for the American pro and shows he’s still got plenty left to prove. For the Indian poker community closely following international action, this result is a strong reminder that focus and adaptability can topple even the biggest names in the game.

Final Table Results

How It Happened

Bambrick came into the final table tied for second in chips alongside Negreanu, with Viktor Blom ahead. However, an early pot saw Bambrick river a better two-pair against Blom, swinging momentum his way.

He went on to dominate the table, scooping multiple pots and climbing the leaderboard by exploiting opponents’ tendencies. As the final five emerged, Bambrick had accumulated more than half the chips in play.

“Focus and play for the win. Don’t worry about ICM, just play to win,” Bambrick said when asked about his approach.

Blom, seeking his first bracelet, was eliminated in fourth after Bambrick rivered a flush. Ofir Mor soon followed after Negreanu spiked quads, setting up a classic heads-up between Bambrick and the seven-time bracelet winner.

Despite having the crowd on Negreanu’s side, Bambrick kept control. He maintained a 4:1 chip lead for most of the match, thanks to well-timed aggression and premium hands.

“Everyone was clapping for him, but I had a couple people clapping for me too. Honestly, I liked it. It didn’t intimidate me at all,” Bambrick said.

The Final Blow

Negreanu, fighting for his eighth bracelet, chipped away and briefly brought the stacks closer. But Bambrick kept pushing back. The key hand came when Negreanu got all-in with trips, only to be crushed by Bambrick’s nut full house. The board didn’t bail him out, and Bambrick emerged victorious.

Bambrick’s Career Milestone

This marks Bambrick’s second appearance at a WSOP final table—and his second bracelet. A perfect two-for-two record at poker’s grandest stage. His previous bracelet came in a PLO event back in 2018, but this Omaha Hi-Lo win is his most significant yet.

“I didn’t have a stack strategy. I just adapted to each opponent and played for the win,” he said.

He also confirmed he plans to grind a full slate this summer, hinting there could be more deep runs to come.

Final Thoughts

Ryan Bambrick’s triumph at the 2025 WSOP proves that poker’s giants can be beaten with focus, skill, and fearlessness. For fans of poker in India, this match was a masterclass in heads-up execution. While legends like Daniel Negreanu and Viktor Blom continue to command attention, it’s players like Bambrick who remind us why the WSOP remains unpredictable and thrilling.

His win reinforces a timeless truth in poker India pros are fast learning: you don’t have to be a household name to make history—you just need the courage to go for it..

Source pokernews.com

PC Rachel Kay Winter and Austin Currington