Don't let that baby face and smirk fool you, Daniel Negreanu is a shark at the poker tables. Known as a terror and aggressive player at the poker tables, Daniel Negreanu's style is not easily painted. He can be very tight and slow play strong hands.
But when he turns it up, watch out! He has been known to be involved in pots up to 1 million dollar in live cash games and does not hesitate to cal or raise heavily. One notable hand was when he played against poker great Gus Hanson. On flop, both Negreanu and Hanson had sets, Gus a set of 5‚s,; Negreanu a set of 6‚s.
The turn proved to be a card from hell for Negreanu as Gus completed his quads when a 5 of clubs hit. Gus emptily checked and Negreanu, with his full, 6‚s over 5‚s bet heavy.
Gus, without hesitation, moves all in. Daniel thought about it, and after a few minutes made the call. His facial expression said it all as Gus turned over his pocket 5‚s. „Unbelievable‰ was all that was muttered from Daniel Negreanu.
That was a $500,000 pot. Those are the situations Daniel Negreanu is usually involved with, and it goes to symbolize his aggressive actions and quick pace.
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