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Shawn Daniels
Shawn Daniels is a premier American professional poker player and a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner. Originally from Placerville, California, Daniels has transitioned from a prolific online grinder into one of the most consistent live tournament threats in the world. Known for his technical mastery and deep-stack proficiency, he reached a career pinnacle in 2023 by capturing a gold bracelet in one of the summer’s most popular events. In 2026, he remains a high-stakes fixture, recently adding a major WPT title and deep runs in the PokerGO Tour (PGT) to his decorated resume.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $3,158,925 (according to The Hendon Mob), Shawn Daniels is a staple of the California poker scene, currently ranked among the state’s top 70 all-time earners. His career reached a historic peak in 2023 when he won the WSOP $777 Lucky 7’s for a career-best $777,777. Proving his versatility, Daniels captured a major title in 2025 by winning the WPT Rolling Thunder championship for $229,000. He kicked off 2026 with a strong performance in the PGT PokerGO Cup, reinforcing his status as an elite high-stakes professional. His combined live and online success contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $5 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP $777 Lucky 7’s (1st – Bracelet) | $777,777 |
| 2025 | WPT Rolling Thunder $3,500 Main Event (1st) | $229,000 |
| 2018 | WSOP $1,000 Double Stack (2nd) | $351,189 |
| 2024 | PGT PokerGO Cup $5,000 NLHE (3rd) | $63,825 |
| 2025 | WSOP $1,500 Big O (8th) | $31,667 |
Biography & Online Origins
Shawn Daniels first established himself as an elite talent in the online poker world, playing under the screen name “Saygoodnight.” Based in Northern California, he became a legend on WSOP.com, capturing multiple WSOP Circuit rings and high-stakes online titles before fully transitioning to the live circuit. His journey is defined by incredible resilience; after a runner-up finish for over $350k in 2018, he finally secured his first live gold bracelet five years later in a dominant performance at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. In 2026, he is recognized as one of the most approachable yet dangerous pros on the circuit, known for his ability to navigate massive fields and elite high-roller lineups alike.
Play Style & Strategy
Daniels is renowned for a “balanced, high-frequency” play style. His greatest technical edge is his short-handed (6-max) and Big O (5-card PLO Hi-Lo) mastery, demonstrating a level of versatility that many purely NLHE specialists lack. Strategically, he is a proponent of maximum efficiency in multi-day structures; while many players struggle with the stamina of large WSOP fields, Daniels’ 2024 and 2025 results show a deep mastery of foundational mechanics and mental fortitude. His approach emphasizes range accuracy and exploitative adjustments, making him particularly effective against the high-variance strategies of modern “GTO” opponents.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Shawn as he continues his run through the 2026 circuit and defends his status as a major champion? You can find his official profiles and updated stats here:
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Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
