Pros React To Daniel Negreanu's WSOP APAC Main Event Victory

Yesterday in Melbourne, Australia, poker superstar Daniel Negreanu took down the inaugural WSOP APAC Main Event for A$1,038,825, collecting his 5th WSOP winners bracelet along the way. Following the Canadian pro’s remarkable performance, poker fans have been giving their reactions to the news and here is a selection of some of those messages, starting with the man himself, Daniel Negreanu:
“I had so much fun. It’s such a blast. It’s been a while since I have had one of these on my wrist..Number five! It’s been a long drought since 2008. It’s a great way to start 2013. I always thought I should have more than four and now I plan to get to seven or eight by the end of the year.”
Phil Ivey: “I think we found the newest #IveyPoker member, @RealKidPoker, whether he likes it or not.” (see photo)
Doyle Brunson: “CONGRATS TO @RealKidPoker . They can’t find fault with over 400 entries! About time.”
Bertrand Grospellier: “@RealKidPoker YES!!! Congrats on such an Amazing Job Daniel, you’re making all of us proud to be #TeamPokerStars”
Phil Hellmuth: “Congrats to @RealKidPoker on picking up WSOP Bracelet #5 in style! Daniel just won the WSOP APAC Main Event! #WSOPAPAC”
Joe Hachem: “Congrats @RealKidPoker for an amazing effort to win the inaugural wsopapac main event. Just goes to show hard work does pay off #WSOPAPAC”
John Racener: “Congrats @RealKidPoker, back in the winner’s circle where u belong.”
David Doc Sands: “@RealKidPoker impressive win – congrats!!!”
Brian Hastings: “Congrats to @RealKidPoker on bracelet #5! Although I think the bracelet system needs tweaking, this one is most certainly well-deserved!”
Joe Stapleton: “Congratulations to one of the best guys on the planet, who deserves to win ’em all. Nice work, buddy. @RealKidPoker.”
Sam Levene: “Huge congrats to @RealKidPoker for his #5thbracelet @WSOP APAC. You could see it meant a lot to him! Awesome”