The announcement follows shortly after Kalshi began offering markets on the series
Daniel Negreanu is giving poker fans a shot at a free seat in the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event through a new promotion tied to prediction market platform Kalshi. The $10,000 buy-in will be awarded via a giveaway announced on Negreanu’s social media channels.
I'm giving away a FREE $10K seat to the @WSOP Main Event.
Want it? Deposit on @Kalshi with code DNEGS and you're entered. That's all it takes.
In other news, I assembled the world's worst advisory board to help me trade the Big Game… pic.twitter.com/KPTArGHxMR
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) January 26, 2026
The seven-time bracelet winner shared the news with his followers on X, posting a lighthearted video teasing his latest Kalshi collaboration. In the clip, Negreanu jokes about consulting a “worst possible advisory board” while discussing a Super Bowl prediction, tying the promotion back to Kalshi’s core focus on forecasting outcomes.
Negreanu has been working with Kalshi since September and has already helped run similar promotions. Most recently, the partnership included a high-value WSOP Paradise package tied to the site’s growing list of prediction markets. Negreanu has spoken openly about enjoying the mix of strategy, intuition, and competition that these markets offer.
To enter the draw for the Main Event seat, participants must deposit at least $10 on Kalshi using the promo code DNEGS. That single deposit grants eligibility for the giveaway, offering a low-cost path to poker’s most famous tournament.
Interest in poker-related prediction markets appears to be building. When asked online whether more poker-focused markets could be coming, Negreanu replied that plans are already in motion. Kalshi currently lists at least one poker market, asking whether the 2026 WSOP Main Event will surpass 10,000 entries.
Kalshi has also expanded its reach through new partnerships, including a recent deal with The Lodge Card Club in Texas. That agreement allows viewers to trade on outcomes tied to live-streamed poker games.
With Negreanu’s backing and giveaways drawing attention, prediction markets are carving out a small but growing place alongside live poker.
