I recently viewed the tape from the World Series of Poker final table when I won my record eleventh bracelet. There was one interesting hand that commentator Robert Williamson said I played poorly. Here’s how it went down.
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Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Starting Hands in Small Ball Poker – Part II
Premium hands are simply few and far between when large pots are at stake. Tournaments are won by aggressively going after smaller pots with a range of starting hands. The trick is learning how to do that without becoming reckless.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Adding Hands to Your Repertoire
You have to play more hands than usual to be successful in tournament poker.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: The Right Time to Flip a Coin
All fans of televised poker have heard a commentator use the terms coin flip and race situation to describe a big all-in altercation.
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Poker Math Made Easy
Take a deep breath and relax. You don’t need a PhD in mathematics to be a successful poker player. All you need to do is learn a few simple math tricks that will enable you to play fundamentally sound poker.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News from Greater Falls Church
Last weekend’s incessant rain probably prompted many to consider building an ark!
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News from Greater Falls Church
Last weekend’s incessant rain probably prompted many to consider building an ark!
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Trouble Hands that Might Come in Second
Q-9 and J-8 aren’t exactly monsters. In fact, these two hands should come with a warning label because they could cost you all of your chips. I’m referring to situations where you end up with a straight but lose to a higher straight. Let’s say the flop comes 10-J-K. You […]
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Playing Suited Connectors after the Flop
Playing suited connectors from time to time makes you less predictable. When played sensibly, cards like 6h-7h have the potential to make very strong hands — straights, flushes, and even full houses — that could result in a handsome payday. If, however, you play these hands poorly after the flop, […]
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Avoiding Traps
Poker is as much about cutting your losses as it is winning pots. The ability to fold a strong hand in the right situation can save you loads of money, which essentially adds to your bottom line. Money saved is money earned. This week we’ll look at some trapping situations […]
