DNegs Isn’t Expecting Game of Gold Season 2 — It’s Not Looking Great
When Game of Gold first aired back in late 2023, it caught a lot of people off guard, likely because poker fans were used to watching highlight reels, final tables, and endless streams with minimal editing, but this was different. It had structure, stakes, characters, and enough reality-TV drama to make it appeal to the masses, not only us poker fanatics.
But nearly two years later, that buzz has fizzled out, and now Daniel Negreanu’s latest comments make it pretty clear — Season 2 might not be happening after all.
Negreanu, GGPoker’s longtime global ambassador and one of the show’s most visible stars, was asked during a recent AMA on Reddit whether a second season was in the works. And his response wasn’t exactly reassuring.
“Unfortunately, I don’t see it happening — but who knows, that could change. I thought it was great stuff.”
Coming from anyone else, that might be brushed off as speculation. But DNegs is as close to the core of GGPoker as it gets, and if he’s not optimistic, it’s hard to believe things are moving behind the scenes.
A Show That Could Change Poker Forever
It’s a shame, because Game of Gold really did deliver. The format brought together 16 players, split into teams, competing in all sorts of poker variations with eliminations, strategic shifts, and emotional meltdowns along the way. Players earned gold coins through team and solo challenges, and in the final episode, every coin turned into chips in a high-stakes, winner-take-all sit & go. Maria Ho, PokerGO Play ambassador and poker legend, took home the $456,000 top prize — but the real win was how much the show resonated with the public.
The series racked up millions of views on YouTube, the feedback from fans was overwhelmingly positive, and the show even snagged a GPI Award of Merit for how it shook up televised poker content. The first episode pulled in nearly half a million views within six weeks, and the finale still held strong with over 320,000 — impressive numbers for poker content.
At the time, it looked like a no-brainer to bring it back. GGPoker’s own Creative Director, Spunky Hwang, told Pokerfuse that Season 2 was already in motion. “We are very happy to hear that the community is enjoying the content as much as we enjoyed filming it,” he said. He also hinted that the follow-up would be “a lot more intense” and filled with “more uncertainties.” But nothing came from it.
Negreanu’s Words Are Certainly Concerning
After hearing Kid Poker’s take on the new Game of Gold series, it stings a little extra considering GG confirmed Season 2 at the end of the reunion show in early 2024. Fans were expecting teasers, cast leaks, maybe even a premiere window, but all they’ve gotten is radio silence — and now this.
That said, Negreanu didn’t completely shut the door. He did leave a little wiggle room with “who knows, that could change.” But it doesn’t sound like someone waiting on a green light, does it?
A Big Swing That Might Stay on the Shelf
Part of what’s made this delay so frustrating is that Game of Gold proved poker shows could, easily, still work – only if done right, that is. The show had something for everyone: casual fans could latch onto personalities, more advanced players appreciated the mind games and pressure-cooker setups, and it all felt so natural.
Which makes you wonder: why hasn’t GGPoker, the biggest online poker site, pushed harder to get Season 2 out the door? One theory floating around is that the production cost was too high. The show was clearly a major investment — professionally shot, edited, and staged. And while viewership was strong, it’s possible that internally, the ROI didn’t line up the way they hoped.
A Return Isn’t Off the Table, But It’s Unlikely
Negreanu’s AMA answer doesn’t officially kill the possibility of a second season. But it does change the temperature. Fans who were holding out for a surprise drop or an anniversary release might need to temper expectations.
It wouldn’t be the first time a poker show with promise didn’t get the runway it deserved. And if Game of Gold really does go down as a one-season wonder, it will at least, with a bit of luck, inspire other production companies to follow suit, as there’s no denying the potential of a show like it.
We’ll see if GGPoker decides to revisit that bet. For now, it sounds like they’re folding.