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    Default FTR AMA: Daniel Negreanu from Team PokerStars, Dec 12 @ 6 PM ET (Closed)

    Join us for the next installment of FTR AMA, this time with one of the most famous poker pros in the world today, Daniel Negreanu!

    Daniel will be logging in under the KidPoker account on December 12, at 6:00 PM ET (18:00 ET, 23:00 GMT/WET) for one hour answering our questions.

    Feel free to ask Daniel Negreanu anything! Either leave your question now and he can answer it during the allotted time, or tune in live.

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    Here is a full summary of all the questions Negreanu answered: Daniel Negreanu AMA Summary

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    5:00 PM ET Update: One hour until Negreanu arrives! Keep the questions coming!
    6:00 PM ET Update: KidPoker has arrived! Ask him anything!
    7:15 PM ET Update: And we're closed. Thanks again, Daniel! We will announce who wins the FTR shirts shortly.


    Top 3 questions win an FTR shirt!

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    In on epic thread.

    Do you think players have the right to disallow certain people from certain games just like Annie Duke did with the Epic Poker League? If not, do you think the petition against Howard Lederer in a certain Vegas casino is fair? What is the difference between the two situations in your view?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnBoyWWFC View Post
    In on epic thread.

    Do you think players have the right to disallow certain people from certain games just like Annie Duke did with the Epic Poker League? If not, do you think the petition against Howard Lederer in a certain Vegas casino is fair? What is the difference between the two situations in your view?
    I think casinos disallowing players based on anything but cheating is a very slippery slope. I don't think its the casino's responsibility to bar players from casinos for being shady, unless there is evidence that they are cheating at poker.

    As for the EPL, I thought the ethics committee was a good idea in theory, but overstepped their boundaries when it came to people's personal finances and loans or debts they may owe.
    Daniel Negreanu of Team PokerStars
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    If you could go back 10 years what would you have done differently in your poker career?
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    Quote Originally Posted by givememyleg View Post
    If you could go back 10 years what would you have done differently in your poker career?
    I would have made sure that I stayed up to date with all the latest innovations in poker, namely online poker, so that I never felt like I was behind the learning curve. Also, I wouldn't sacrifice my skill level to focus so much on the media/business side of the game. I would have made sure I practiced and studied the game on a regular basis. I am doing that religiously now, and it's super important to continue to learn from your peers, even if they are half your age.
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    You have entertained and educated me countless times. My dad and I talk about your epic hand reading abilities and great sense of humor whenever we talk poker. Thank you for putting a smile on my dad's face (and mine) time and again.


    There are so many -EV aspects to playing on TV... why do it?

    What do the players get offered to play on TV poker shows?

    I mean, you're not actors (well...), but you are the cast of the show, so is there an hourly wage you earn while filming?

    Are (Were? *sigh*) the TV cash games and shows like Poker After Dark & The Big Game rake free?


    What is the greatest challenge to the poker community right now?

    What can we, as players, do to improve the poker world?


    Your thoughts on Open Face Chinese Poker?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MadMojoMonkey View Post
    You have entertained and educated me countless times. My dad and I talk about your epic hand reading abilities and great sense of humor whenever we talk poker. Thank you for putting a smile on my dad's face (and mine) time and again.


    There are so many -EV aspects to playing on TV... why do it?

    What do the players get offered to play on TV poker shows?

    I mean, you're not actors (well...), but you are the cast of the show, so is there an hourly wage you earn while filming?

    Are (Were? *sigh*) the TV cash games and shows like Poker After Dark & The Big Game rake free?


    What is the greatest challenge to the poker community right now?

    What can we, as players, do to improve the poker world?


    Your thoughts on Open Face Chinese Poker?
    It's important to be a part of the TV shows to help promote the game. I feel like I can help in that regard so it's important to me that I do that.

    We were paid for HSP and other shows but that's not always the case. $1200 an hour is about the standard rate.

    All rake free.

    Biggest challenge is legislation in the US.

    As players, we can reach out to legislators and let them know we want the freedom to play poker at home in our underwear!
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    Quote Originally Posted by KidPoker View Post
    As players, we can reach out to legislators and let them know we want the freedom to play poker at home in our underwear!
    I'm on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KidPoker View Post
    As players, we can reach out to legislators and let them know we want the freedom to play poker at home in our underwear!
    How's this?
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    Did you ever achieve your goal of being able to move your, um, boob muscles?
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    Bob McKowen on the Fan590 here in TO was calling you out to play HU during a conversation about the Montreal WPT event yesterday. Think you could come knock his cocky ass down a peg or two? hehe.

    also, what's the consensus amongst the pros for a new albeit smaller poker boom if the american casinos get their party poker skins?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jyms View Post
    Bob McKowen on the Fan590 here in TO was calling you out to play HU during a conversation about the Montreal WPT event yesterday.
    I was listening to that. Pretty sure Bob is a dog in a HU match.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jyms View Post
    Bob McKowen on the Fan590 here in TO was calling you out to play HU during a conversation about the Montreal WPT event yesterday. Think you could come knock his cocky ass down a peg or two? hehe.

    also, what's the consensus amongst the pros for a new albeit smaller poker boom if the american casinos get their party poker skins?
    I love Bob McCowan! I'd happily play him Consensus is that sure, with more advertising options as well as it being easier to get funds online, that would certainly create a bit of a boom.
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    You're known for having a knack for putting people on very specific hands. Did the popularization of combinatrics and ranges and all that stuff ever make you rethink your approach, or do you still pretty much stick to the instincts and "feel" involved in how granular you are with your hand reads?

    Also, are do you often "level" people by lying about what you think your opponent has, or are your poker soliloquies pretty much just you thinking your actual process through out loud?

    Finally, what are your thoughts on young hot-shot online players? Anyones in particular you have respect for? Any specific thoughts on nutsinho (it's my understanding you guys used to hook up a lot at 6m tables on PS)?
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    Quote Originally Posted by surviva316 View Post
    You're known for having a knack for putting people on very specific hands. Did the popularization of combinatrics and ranges and all that stuff ever make you rethink your approach, or do you still pretty much stick to the instincts and "feel" involved in how granular you are with your hand reads?

    Also, are do you often "level" people by lying about what you think your opponent has, or are your poker soliloquies pretty much just you thinking your actual process through out loud?

    Finally, what are your thoughts on young hot-shot online players? Anyones in particular you have respect for? Any specific thoughts on nutsinho (it's my understanding you guys used to hook up a lot at 6m tables on PS)?
    Well, even when I do call out people's hands, I'm essentially breaking down ranges and when I call out a specific hand it's because that is the most likely hand in their range based on my read. As you have seen, sometimes I'll call out a player's hand, but call anyway even though I'm beat! The reason for that is based on the pot odds I'm often getting, and even though I think I'm beat, I'm not 100% sure. So for example, if I'm 70% sure they have it, but the pot is laying me 5-1 odds, I still would call the bet because I think bluffs represent 30% of their range which is still profitable in the long run.

    I don't really use lying there actually.

    I have respect for TONS of them, just to name a few Tom Marchese, nutsinho, and Phil Galfond. I've discussed poker with all these guys and actually had a very valuable training session with Nutsinho, Marchese, and Bill Reynolds in Monte Carlo a couple years ago. Was very helpful.
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    We have less than a week before this event starts.
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    Do you like Settlers of Catan?

    Have you played Wits & Wagers?

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    Daniel, what is online poker going to look like in three years? In five years? How many providers will there be and will they still be private entities?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BennyLaRue View Post
    Daniel, what is online poker going to look like in three years? In five years? How many providers will there be and will they still be private entities?
    Well, the most honest answer is I don't know. If I had to speculate, we are 5 years away still from having online poker be regulated at the federal level, and in the meantime things could be a bit sticky at the state level. There will be growing pains when you include regulation and sometimes there will be silly things that should be an easy process, take much longer than it has in the past. I also am a bit concerned about limitations on weekly deposit amounts or even limitations on the size of games offered.
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    I would love to see DN shirt Frist and just start pounding fists into him Tie Domi style.

    Daniel, have you followed the recent TO Blue Jays activities and are you looking froward to spring training since we won't have hockey this year?
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    You are aware that DN is Canadian ... and a vegan ... right?
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    Speaking of veganism, I wanted to ask if you have any advice for anyone starting to go vegan, as I'm trying to purge the meat and dairy in my life.

    Speaking of food, I also wanted ask, "What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?"

    Oh, and speaking of weird things, I did want to know of cool things to see and to visit when in Toronto. I've never been, so my best guess is that it's cold.
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    Quote Originally Posted by agnesamurphy View Post
    Speaking of veganism, I wanted to ask if you have any advice for anyone starting to go vegan, as I'm trying to purge the meat and dairy in my life.

    Speaking of food, I also wanted ask, "What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?"

    Oh, and speaking of weird things, I did want to know of cool things to see and to visit when in Toronto. I've never been, so my best guess is that it's cold.
    First, watch Forks Over Knives | Official Website it has a lot of great information. Then pick up the cookbook it's incredible. Also checkout Vegetarian & Vegan Starter Kit | Guide on How to Become Vegan / Vegetarian | PETA.org for help getting started. Good luck and congrats on your decision! Stick with it and you won't regret it.

    Weirdest thing I've eaten? Man I don't eat weird stuff lol! I guess the weirdest was this gross fake Tofurkey that was in the shape of an actual turkey with fake legs and everything. That seriously creeped me out and totally misses the point of veganism! lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by KidPoker View Post
    First, watch Forks Over Knives | Official Website it has a lot of great information. Then pick up the cookbook it's incredible.
    That was actually the documentary the convinced me to go vegan. Thanks a bunch, and I'll be sure not to get Tofurkey next Thanksgiving.
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    I could ask loads of questions but I guess the one everyone wants answered is this.

    "What is your secret to your incredible ability to put opponents on certain hands" If you do not want to tell us all what your secret is just pm me and I will not tell anyone else.

    Love watching you play and have the highest regard for you for the way you conduct yourself when playing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom1559 View Post
    I could ask loads of questions but I guess the one everyone wants answered is this.

    "What is your secret to your incredible ability to put opponents on certain hands" If you do not want to tell us all what your secret is just pm me and I will not tell anyone else.

    Love watching you play and have the highest regard for you for the way you conduct yourself when playing.
    Pay attention! Seriously. Especially the hands you aren't involved in. Just watch your opponents and try to remember what they looked like in hands where they were strong or weak. Then let your subconscious file that away and take over in tricky spots where you aren't sure. Trust your gut, it's based on something stronger than you realize.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BooG690 View Post
    Would you ever work as a clown?

    What's your favorite television show of all-time? What's your favorite television show currently running?
    Sopranos for all time, and when it comes to comedies I love Curb Your Enthusiasm! Love your avatar I watch a good amount of reality TV and would say that Survivor is still my favorite. I love the combination of skills it requires to be successful on that show and may consider doing it myself at some point.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spoonitnow View Post
    What is the best way to approach someone about money they owe you if they aren't coming to you about it with updates like they should?
    Don't be a jerk about it. Ask them to have a discussion about it. Ask them what their current financial status is and what their plan is to get back to where they need to be. Then ask them what sort of timeline or payment plan they can agree to that will get you paid back.

    In the end it's up to you to decide whether or not what they are saying is genuine or not. Lastly, don't act like a victim. When someone owes you money YOU loaned them, understand that you took a risk in doing that. Not that you did anything wrong at all, or don't deserve to be paid back, but just be mindful of that anytime you loan someone money. If you aren't comfortable with the risk of them not paying it back, then DON'T loan them money. If you do loan them, and they don't pay it back, take some responsibility for your decision as well. It's just a better way to live all around. Being a victim is so much easier, but taking ownership of it is the most responsible way of being in the world.
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    Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck, or a hundred duck-sized horses?
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    Daniel, obviously you've been on the tournament circuit for a long time. How much tougher are the tournaments now compared to 6-10 years ago? Is there a specific year where the jump in toughness was the most significant?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Numbr2intheWorld View Post
    Daniel, obviously you've been on the tournament circuit for a long time. How much tougher are the tournaments now compared to 6-10 years ago? Is there a specific year where the jump in toughness was the most significant?
    There has been a plateau and I think in the last year they are actually getting a bit easier because there is a lower percentage of tough, young, American online whizzes playing and a higher percentage of older businessmen. I think around the year 2010-11 was about the toughest I've ever seen the circuit on a consistent basis, but we are in a plateau there I think in the last year or so.
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    Who do you think is the best tournament mixed game player on the circuit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Numbr2intheWorld View Post
    Who do you think is the best tournament mixed game player on the circuit?

    There really is only one name that anyone can honestly come up with here and it's clearly Phil Ivey. He has 8 bracelets, none of which are in hold'em.

    I'm going to say that I truly believe that I am among the best mixed game tournament players in the world today, but my results haven't matched that the last two WSOP's. I am confident that if I keep focused and doing what I'm doing, that I will have some great results at the WSOP in 2013.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BankItDrew View Post
    How do you really feel about Lederer and Lingren?
    I don't like Howard personally and I believe he is being incredibly dishonest about his involvement with FTP as well as when he knew the problems began. Payment processor Chad Elie makes some very damaging claims about Howard knowing as early as November, and Howard himself incriminates himself by saying he had no idea there was on issue on April 15th, but in the same interview admits to hearing about a 9 figure back log on April 7th. He knew of the backlog, the seizures, dividends paid to owners, etc. already, so to say he had "no idea" cannot be factual.

    As for Erick, I'm really disappointed in his decision making and for getting himself into the mess he created. Erick is a friend of mind, and I can understand why people feel as though I'm not being fair in my condemnation of Howard in comparison to Erick, but I'm very hopeful that Erick will again be an important part of our community and a prime example of how bad decisions can lead your down the wrong path in life.

    I know there are other young players today that can, and will learn a lot from the mistakes Erick has made, and I hope to see Erick be a leader in helping these younger guys avoid the pitfalls that he succumbed to in his life.
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    What would you consider to be an "ideal" online poker landscape, in terms of regulation, taxes, software provider(s), etc?
    Some days it feels like I've been standing forever, waiting for the bank teller to return so I can cash in all these Sklansky Bucks.
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    In your Shot Clock video on CardPlayer, you said you'll give a person one tank but on the second you'll call the clock after two minutes.

    Those of us playing in smaller events and home games with levels as short as 15 minutes are even more concerned about the percentage of each level that gets wasted when people tank. What is the best way to call the clock on people without looking like the bad guy?

    How do you adjust the amount of time you give people before calling the clock when the levels are 15 or 20 minutes as opposed to when levels are an hour or more?
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    If you had to choose between golf and poker to play for the rest of your life, which would you choose? (Of course we would have to assume you could make a living at golf )

    Who's better at golf? You or Phil Ivey? Would he agree with your answer?
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    sickest prop bet you've ever been involved in?
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    were you killing the games pre 2003 moneymaker boom? if that boom never happened do you think you'd still be a pro today?
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    Quote Originally Posted by givememyleg View Post
    were you killing the games pre 2003 moneymaker boom? if that boom never happened do you think you'd still be a pro today?
    People have a major misconception of my rise in poker. I grinded limit hold'em for many years, then played between 200-400 and 400-800 mixed games for about two years before escalating to 800-1600, 1000-2000, 1500-3000, 2000-4000, and as high as 4000-8000 limits and never had a losing year in the mixed games.

    I was doing really well financial just around the time of the Moneymaker boom, and then of course in 2004 I had a remarkable year in tournaments, winning pretty much everything in sight! It's only after that did my dedication to the game wane a little bit, and there was an influx of amazing young players that were using many of the theories I'd developed to dominate in 2004, and taking it a step further. I certainly fell behind the curve for a few years, but I'm confident that my study and dedication to the game is back to where it was and I enjoy the challenges and competition that I face today. So many tough cookies makes it fun!
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    hmm?

    Anyway, some questions from me - what's it like being recognised everywhere you go? Does it get tiresome? Are there many places you can go without people recognising you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pascal View Post
    hmm?

    Anyway, some questions from me - what's it like being recognised everywhere you go? Does it get tiresome? Are there many places you can go without people recognising you?

    It depends. There are certain times where I don't get recognized at all, and other times where it seems like everyone knows who I am. I find that in downtown Toronto, my hometown, I'm recognized most, and of course in any casino like environment it's pretty regular.

    However, when I was doing Bikram yoga for a while, no one had a clue who I was LOL. I guess that's not my demographic
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    who was the most influential person in regards to your success as a poker player?


    did you ever have a "make or break" moment, where, had you not run well at one particular point in your career, may not have been a professional player as you are now?


    thanks <3

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    Hello Daniel I have a very specific question.

    Online cash games have gotten alot tougher over the years. What kind of stakes do u believe a person with average IQ could beat. Scenario: works part time , spends 4 hours a day on poker.

    Your educated guess?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SuqAta8 View Post
    who was the most influential person in regards to your success as a poker player?


    did you ever have a "make or break" moment, where, had you not run well at one particular point in your career, may not have been a professional player as you are now?


    thanks <3

    -Suq
    Jennifer Harman. Before I played in the highest stakes mixed games she used to let me sweat her hole cards while she'd play 3 handed with David Grey and Eli Elezra. I was licking my chops! I knew early on that if I could play 3 handed with David Grey and Eli Elezra everyday I'd be a very rich man. David would be the weakest link in that game as his strengths are more suited to ring games rather than short handed games. Eli is actually much tougher short handed then he is in ring games where is often too loose. I'm confident that I'm a much better poker player than both of them in most all formats. I don't mean that in a disrespectful way, but that's my honest opinion.

    As for make it or break it moments- see late 90's and early 00's lol. I had plenty of them as I stretched myself and was learning what it took to be a professional. I had absolutely no regard for bankroll management and would play any stakes I felt I could beat regardless of how under rolled I was.
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    This event starts in less than 3 days.
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    DN, what was your experience with girls before you got famous/rich and afterwards? How do you feel about this change? (if any)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Angryafrican View Post
    DN, what was your experience with girls before you got famous/rich and afterwards? How do you feel about this change? (if any)
    A lot changed. I wasn't the most confident in that area when I was younger. My main focus in my early 20's was on making money and playing poker. I spent little time meeting women.

    Since then, I have plenty of confidence in that area, and while it seems much easier when you are "well known" I think that plays less of a role than the sheer confidence I have in myself today. I don't believe women are as superficial as men are. Men are visual and often choose women based on looks, like a trophy wife type deal. Women are often more attracted to confidence and success then they are looks.

    I don't think I'm the best looking guy in the world, but I do think that I treat women with respect without being too much of a pushover. Most women want a man who is caring, loving, and sweet, but also want a man who can be dominant, powerful, strong, charismatic, funny, and a leader. You can be both, and men who have all those traits, well, it's not a coincidence that women are more attracted to men like that.

    I can honestly say that I have NEVER dated a "gold digger." I can smell them coming a mile away and immediately have no attraction to them. Any women who voluntarily says things like, "I don't care about money," or, "I'm not materialistic at all," are often REALLY into money and are also VERY materialistic lol. That's not always true, but that's been my experience over the last 10 years or so.
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    Daniel,

    You say that you never really used bankroll management early on in your career. At what stakes did you finally decide it was time to manage your money correctly?

    What bankroll management system would you recommend for people moving up in stakes? A small amount of buy-ins with plenty of shot taking? Or a larger bankroll and slowly grinding it up from small/mid stakes?
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    what part(s) of toronto did you live/grow up in?
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    What is the coolest thing about poker you have ever learned? (This can be game related, legal, or otherwise).

    How do you feel the concept of "live poker tells" is progressing? Is it becoming outdated due to probability theory's increased use in live play? Or is it perhaps absorbing this concept, and becoming even more applicable?
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    If you could live anywhere in the world, where and why?
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    Howdy.

    Daniel, this isn't a question so much as an apology and thank-you.

    A couple of years ago, I saw you were playing in Ivey's room at the Aria. You're my favorite player, and I waited for a couple of hours to take a picture with you.

    Two months ago, I was diagnosed with a form of high functioning autism. This has put a lot of my past behaviors into a new light. Specifically, I learned that "hanging around for four hours waiting for Daniel Negreanu to finish playing so that I can get a picture with him" is probably not "socially appropriate."

    Indeed, many of my behaviors are not "socially appropriate," though I'm trying to work on them.

    Anyway, I wanted to A) Apologize for the behavior, and B) let you know how cool it was that you took the picture with me anyway.

    Thanks.

    -- Brian
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    Hi, Daniel! I've been a fan of yours for years!!! I was wondering if you ever play cards just for fun.
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    What do you want your kids to be when they grow up? Would you be ok if they became professional poker players?

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    What do you think about Baumann's KK hand at WSOP?? When the hungarian shoved over the top in the SB and mucked before her action.. Do you think it was well ruled? I think it is unfair because play from the BB could have been different without that play from the hungarian, so he should 'suffer the consequences' of his action! Still, I would love to have your opinions, thanks!
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    This is kind of a personal question ... boxers or briefs? (wink, wink)

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    ok... be very honest Daniel... Given your skill at telling what your opponents are holding, there is a part of me that thinks you are psychic. Are you???
  71. #71
    This is kind of personal, too, your underwear preferences notwithstanding...If you're ever in the southeastern part of the US, will you play in my weekly home game?
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    Oh! And...one of my friends is recently divorced and wants to know if you'll be free to kiss her at midnight on New Year's Eve. She is willing to travel to make it happen, fyi.
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    I tend to forget to pay attention to what is happening at the table. Does it come naturally to you or is it due to the amounts of money you are playing for that keeps you riveted to the action at the table?
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    On most TV poker, you usually pinpoint someone on a hand that you lose to, and call anyway. While it makes for good TV, it's obviously not super profitable. When you're playing the big game and no cameras are around; do you still make these calls? Do you call mainly just to see if you're correct, or do you call because you feel there's a good enough chance you're incorrect?
  75. #75
    Hi Daniel, I'm a big fan of you and very happy for this opportunity

    You told once that you are at the beginning of your poker time. Often invited to big rounds wast. Until you recognize that you lose most. And that's why everyone wanted to play with you. You are now a brilliant player. I think the best of all.

    What was the decisive factor with you, that you have not poker left off, rather you helped to become a brilliant shark?

    You've made ​​the leap from average players and fish, to a great poker player. What important tip (mental?) you can give us on the way? To help us, from losing players to become a bit of money winning players?


    Many thanks. And sorry for my bad english
    PS: if I ever have the fortune to sit with you at a poker table. After I've lost. I would like to drink a beer with you
    Last edited by Dorian; 12-12-2012 at 02:54 AM.

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