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

[Koko the Monkey]

Daniel:

What are your thoughts on Harrington's M vs. Arnold Snyder's True M concepts? In a nutshell, Dan believes that tournament structure does not affect strategy and Snyder believes that M is not a useful indicator unless tournament structure is accounted for.

Also, why are you such a calling station? lol

[heyitsgmml]

Have you been playing online much? How much has your game improved in the past couple of years? Do you still feel you're much better live than online or is it more balanced now?

[givememyleg]

Do you remember this hottie from The Big Game? She is a resident around these parts. (Unfortunately her QQ was outrun by TT and she busted.)

[OngBonga]

Do you remember this hottie from The Big Game? She is a resident around these parts. (Unfortunately her QQ was outrun by TT and she busted.)

When's Courtney's special guest AMA appearance? Dan isn't an Asian female. Not interested. Courtney or Xian please.

[Monchis]

Do you think FTP will ever recapture its former glory?

[YoYo]

If the Mayans are right and the world is going to end on the 21st of this month, what will you be doing on that date?

[Anapoker]

Hey Daniel!! I am a big fan of you!! I want to know if with all of the success you've had up to this point in your career, do you still think there is room to improve your game?

[mokingit]

do you think the fact that some of the FTOPS events haven't covered their guarantees while WCOOP covered all of its guarantees just a few months ago is indicative of player mistrust? Or do you think it's because the global economy is still weak?

[luckyhearts]

I know it has been a while, but I saw your rant about Full Tilt, loved it.
My question is:

Since then, have you come face to face with any of those guys you called out, and if yes, give us ALL the details!

oh, and if you see them again, ask about my $47.23.

[Pascal]

I know it has been a while, but I saw your rant about Full Tilt, loved it.
My question is:

Since then, have you come face to face with any of those guys you called out, and if yes, give us ALL the details!

oh, and if you see them again, ask about my $47.23.

Any chance of a link to the rant about FTP?

[NotFolding]

I am inspired after watching some of your videos, so here's another question -If poker didn't exist, but you were still a professional card player, what game would you play?

[cr4zybe4utifu1]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Edward Norton?

[rong]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Edward Norton?

Haha. Less American history x and more rounders but the resemblance is there.

[Jazz33]

I am a big fan Mr. Negreanu! I wish I could make some winnings like you! I used to watch you on television a lot and really admired how your mom was often in the crowd watching you play. I haven't watched in a while, but I'm curious...Does your mom still attend the major events you play in? How is she doing in general?

[Analu]

Hey! I see you play hockey, are you good at it? is this something you would like to do professional in case you had the same skills as you do with poker?

[dlbarlowe]

Are you and Jen Harman still close friends? Are you going to watch her reality show, "Sin City Rules," when it premieres on 12/9 on TLC? Other than Jen, the women in the trailers are pretty scary...Why is she doing the show at all?

[YoYo]

My friends plan to get married in that Denny's in Neonopolis when services start being held in its chapel. Do you know what the dress code is for a wedding in a Denny's?

[eberetta1]

No question from me. Just wanted to say you are my most popular poker pro.
You represent yourself and poker very well.

[dlbarlowe]

If you were in a position to do something about it, how would you resolve the NHL lockout? Do you think there will even be a season this year?

[Nabbers]

What is the possible reaction from other online poker sites now pokerstars is discussing the possibility of moving back into the US? BTW i am the kid meeting you next year from Rays of sunshine

[Baron Keith]

Did you know Chip Reese? What was it like to play against him?

[MikeMcFlack]

What was your thought process on each street of this hand?

[HeyYou]

Do you believe in ghosts? Aliens? Bigfoot? The Loch Ness Monster? The Boogie Man? Leprechauns? Vampires? Werewolves? Santa Claus?

[PabloPagla]

Here I am again! Hey Daniel, what Bankroll (amount of BIs) would you recommend to start playing Live MTTs of 50-150 players? The structure is pretty standard, maybe a little bit Turbo.. Thanks!

[PabloPagla]

Oh, one more about Live poker.. What do you think is more profitable and better to start a carreer.. Playing Online where you can put in much more volume + you have low rake, or playing Live where those 2 things don't happen, BUT you have an environment with many MANY fishes playing higher stakes?? Thanks again!

[Pascal]

If there was one specific hand you could go back and change the way you played, which would it be and why?

[AcesarehighAreyou]

Do you think it was a good idea for Colorado to legalize the casual use of marijuana? Do you think there will be an huge influx of new residents in the state?

[Carol]

Have you considered giving charity to countries outside of the States?

[Addie Nance]

Hi Daniel,
if your kids would like to start a carrier as a professional poker player, what would you say?
and if you would not be a PokerPro, what would be your profession?

[FTR_Calendar]

Less than 24 hours to go until this event starts!

[Lenia Rapp]

What is the one hand you've played that you'd like to replay if you had the chance? Why?

[Benji]

Daniel do you think that the rivalry between poker players can evolve into bullying? Have you ever been bullied?

[LuckyAcer]

Have you ever had to play against a competitor you didn’t like? And have you ever played in tournament along with that player? Did you decide not to play or did you play normally?

[YoYo]

What do you think the truth is as it relates to Area 51? Myth? Cover up? Other?

[mguerra79]

Hi there, Kiddo! Do you, either by yourself, or by Poker Stars, consider create a "full video course" from that mission you've entered, from a dollar or so, to $10,000? You've left that in the middle... That would be nice!

Cheers!

Márcio Guerra

[ChrisP]

I know it’s common for professional players to be staked in high-dollar events such as the Big One for One Drop tournament that kicked off this year’s 2012 WSOP. What I’m curious about, though, is whether players have a tendency to play differently when someone else’s money is at risk. I’m also wondering about whether or not you think that it’s appropriate for players to adjust their styles when they’re staked since the people sponsoring them probably banked on both their table presence and playing style.

[KidPoker]

I know it’s common for professional players to be staked in high-dollar events such as the Big One for One Drop tournament that kicked off this year’s 2012 WSOP. What I’m curious about, though, is whether players have a tendency to play differently when someone else’s money is at risk. I’m also wondering about whether or not you think that it’s appropriate for players to adjust their styles when they’re staked since the people sponsoring them probably banked on both their table presence and playing style.

I think that's dependent on the player. For some, the added pressure makes them play more conservatively as they are afraid of doing something stupid. For me personally, if someone had a piece of me I actually play much better because I take it even more seriously. I make sure to be fully rested and not distracted in the least.

I see some kids who are staked sit there on their IPad for most of the tournament and wonder how their backers would feel if they knew that they couldn't be bothered to give 100% attention to the task at hand with their money. I find that disrespectful.

[ChrisP]

When you play in a social setting outside of a casino, do you play any differently? For instance, if you were to go to someone’s home game, would you play with the same intensity that you ordinarily play with at a table lined with professionals? Or, would you adjust your game and temper your aggressiveness knowing that you could simply re-buy all night? I guess what I want to know…do you view poker as the means to paying your bills even when you are in a social setting?

[pokerita]

Many times we have heard players talk with fear about gay people and everything that has to do with their sexuality being against their manhood. How would you treat a fellow player that you know is gay?

[vendetta]

Many of your fellow poker pro players have been on TV shows. Have you ever considered appearing in a show or reality show like Annie Duke or Vanessa Rousso?

[KidPoker]

Many of your fellow poker pro players have been on TV shows. Have you ever considered appearing in a show or reality show like Annie Duke or Vanessa Rousso?

I will be appearing in one that should air around February. I won't spoil it for you just yet, but stay tuned you will enjoy it I think

[givememyleg]

I will be appearing in one that should air around February. I won't spoil it for you just yet, but stay tuned you will enjoy it I think

desperate housewives?

[ChrisP]

Tie Domi vs. Joey Korcur, who remains on his blades?

[selmis]

I think you are one of the nicest people in the poker industry. Are you involved in any charity apart from that tournament organized by other people?

[KidPoker]

I think you are one of the nicest people in the poker industry. Are you involved in any charity apart from that tournament organized by other people?

I recently agreed to co-chair a massive charity event that I'll be dedicating a lot of time organizing for late 2013. We are looking to raise BIG money and it will all go towards sick children who truly need it. This will NOT be for profit and I'm going to personally make sure that all of the money raised goes directly to the charity and not any third party operators. This is my most important goal for 2013 and I'm dedicating a lot of time and energy to making this an annual project.

[supa]

Daniel, my wife would like to have your babies. Would you like to make babies with her?

[joasilva]

Poker is one of those industries that allows players to participate no matter their age is Do you think that some of the older players should step aside and allow younger players to be in the spot light?

[jyms]

Holy shit, did someone post about this AMA on a freetroll forum?

[givememyleg]

Holy shit, did someone post about this AMA on a freetroll forum?

DN tweeted it.

[Laurita]

Hi Daniel !!!
First of all I want to say I'm in love with you !!!
I can't believe you are going to read my message !!!
and best of all: answer my questions !!!

I admire the way you talk, I mean u talk honestly and without fear.

Here comes the MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION:

Some of us, before entering the online poker world, did some research to see where we were going to deposit our money. If it was all a scam, if poker sites invested in some sort of security, if there were rigged bots from the own site in tourneys that collected the players money... Considering that mobs were related to gambling from the beginning i thought online poker room owners weren't exactly Mother Teresa of Calcutta... all kinds of stuff came to my head...

I have played in PokerStars and didn't find anything irregular. I think it's a safe site.

After the Absolute Poker Cheating Scandal where there was a player that could see hole cards, I began doubting if this happened in the old administration of Full Tilt Poker too.

So I started to check the profit highstakes graphs of some players in www . highstakesdb . com

In a normal profit graph the player should have ups and downs like this one on pokerstars:
0Human0 on Pokerstars - Poker Player Ignat Liviu


Your highstake profit graph on pokerstars:
KidPoker on Pokerstars - Poker Player Daniel Negreanu



Gus Hansen's profit graph on Old Full Tilt
Gus Hansen on Full Tilt Poker - Poker Player Gustav Hansen


And here is Phil Ivey's highstakes profit graph on old Full Tilt poker site:
Phil Ivey on Full Tilt Poker - Poker Player Phil Ivey



Isn't it suspicious that he never had big downswing in all those years? ... someone that likes playing dices in casinos...

Considering that Full Tilt Poker was a Ponzi Scheme I think we have the right to be at least a little suspicious about if someone used his account to play seeing the hole cards.

I know he's your friend and that you defended him in the scandal.

Do you think that something similar to what happened in Absolute Poker could had been happening in old Full Tilt Poker?

Do you think Howard "The Professor" Lederer, Ray Bitar or Chris "Jesus" Ferguson would be capable of doing something like that?

[KidPoker]

Hi Daniel !!!
First of all I want to say I'm in love with you !!!
I can't believe you are going to read my message !!!
and best of all: answer my questions !!!

I admire the way you talk, I mean u talk honestly and without fear.

Here comes the MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION:

Some of us, before entering the online poker world, did some research to see where we were going to deposit our money. If it was all a scam, if poker sites invested in some sort of security, if there were rigged bots from the own site in tourneys that collected the players money... Considering that mobs were related to gambling from the beginning i thought online poker room owners weren't exactly Mother Teresa of Calcutta... all kinds of stuff came to my head...

I have played in PokerStars and didn't find anything irregular. I think it's a safe site.

After the Absolute Poker Cheating Scandal where there was a player that could see hole cards, I began doubting if this happened in the old administration of Full Tilt Poker too.

So I started to check the profit highstakes graphs of some players in www . highstakesdb . com

In a normal profit graph the player should have ups and downs like this one on pokerstars:
0Human0 on Pokerstars - Poker Player Ignat Liviu


Your highstake profit graph on pokerstars:
KidPoker on Pokerstars - Poker Player Daniel Negreanu



Gus Hansen's profit graph on Old Full Tilt
Gus Hansen on Full Tilt Poker - Poker Player Gustav Hansen


And here is Phil Ivey's highstakes profit graph on old Full Tilt poker site:
Phil Ivey on Full Tilt Poker - Poker Player Phil Ivey



Isn't it suspicious that he never had big downswing in all those years? ... someone that likes playing dices in casinos...

Considering that Full Tilt Poker was a Ponzi Scheme I think we have the right to be at least a little suspicious about if someone used his account to play seeing the hole cards.

I know he's your friend and that you defended him in the scandal.

Do you think that something similar to what happened in Absolute Poker could had been happening in old Full Tilt Poker?

Do you think Howard "The Professor" Lederer, Ray Bitar or Chris "Jesus" Ferguson would be capable of doing something like that?

Phil Ivey is the best poker player in the world and is a special case. I don't believe he was involved in anything shady in terms of his poker results, he simply is world class in every discipline and gets the money in the end.

[Virginia]

Why don't you play much online in pokerstars?

Here it says you have played only 142 games in stars this year
KidPoker Poker Rankings on pokerstars , 2012. Any Tournament.

[Pokisvega]

Have you ever thought about opening your own poker site? It seems that latterly there are many players who have been looking to gain much more by investing and making their own sites profitable. Is this something that has ever crossed your mind?

[Nacho]

what's your FAVORITE alcoholic drink? Do you like cocktails?

[Galapogos]

What's with slowrolling the poor asian dude in this commercial and making him sweat?


Have you ever been a total ass at the table? A Hellmuth moment perhaps?

[highcard]

What’s your favorite movie? Do you have any “guilty pleasure movies” that you would rather keep to yourself?

[Jesus]

Hey D!! please please please answer my question!! just 1 lol, I really will try to only do this one for you to answer it Do you think that with all the new regulations the poker business is becoming a monopoly? Or do you think everything will be just as before?

[Fiorella]

Do you practice developing your extra sensory powers? Have you done any course?

[swtangie]

hi daniel
im a big fan of yours and love 2 watch u play.
was wondering if u would give some private tutoring in poker ?
thx

[FTR_Calendar]

Less than 12 hours to go until this event starts!

[Britta]

What do you personally consider as your greatest success?

[Emma Fischer]

What do you like doing in your free time?

[molinex]

What's your favorite vacation place? Do you think other places like, for instance, Costa Rica will become major attractions if they legalize marijuana?

[Leonie Weber]

Hi Daniel,

what about the dark-site of beeing a poker player. Did you ever regret to go this way?

[Hanna Schmidt]

David Williams bought a seat in the Main Event for his mother...Why don't you buy one for your mom?

[Macca]

Many of the more experienced poker players are considered legends by some people in the industry. Many have named you on that list. Do you consider yourself a legend?

[MiguelPrz]

What is the hardest part of being a professional poker player? The swings, the time to spare, the long hours, the consistency?

[MarAce]

If the world ended on December 21st, what would you do? What would your bucket list be?

[Escarlata]

Many of the more experienced poker players are considered legends by some people in the industry. Many have named you on that list. Do you consider yourself a legend?

[Addie Nance]

Do you sometimes need long breaks from playing Poker?

[AcesarehighAreyou]

What is your biggest pet peeve at the table? Someone chewing with their mouth open? Smacking their gum? Something else? What annoys you the most when you're away from the table? Getting cut off in traffic? Being stopped for autographs? Something else?

[Lenia Rapp]

Do you ever get tired of playing Poker?

[FTR_Calendar]

Less than 6 hours to go until this event starts!

[TeUnit]

how will poker be regulated in the united states 3 yrs from now

whats your best tip for a player trying to get better

[mrickett]

If you could meet one famous person that you haven't already met, who would it be and why?