Daniel Negreanu is a Canadian professional poker player who has won seven WSOP bracelets and two WPT titles. Known as ‘Kid Poker,’ he is one of the most recognizable faces in poker and a beloved ambassador for the game.
Career Highlights
- 7 WSOP Bracelets
- 2 WPT Championship titles
- WSOP Player of the Year (2004, 2013)
- Over $47 million in live tournament earnings
Playing Style
Negreanu is famous for his ‘small ball’ poker strategy, making smaller bets and raises to control pot size while gathering information from opponents.
Notable Tournament Results
- 2014 WSOP Big One for One Drop: 2nd Place ($8,288,001)
- 2004 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic: 1st Place ($1,795,210)
- 2004 WPT Borgata Poker Open: 1st Place ($1,112,800)
- 2013 WSOP Asia-Pacific Main Event: 1st Place (AUD $1,038,825)
- 2004 WSOP $2,000 Pot-Limit Hold’em: 1st Place ($346,000)
Playing Style Analysis
Daniel Negreanu’s playing style is multifaceted, evolving over his career but consistently anchored by his exceptional ability to read opponents. While famous for his ‘small ball’ strategy, his approach is far more nuanced:
- Small Ball Poker: This strategy involves making smaller bet sizes pre-flop and post-flop, aiming to control the pot size, minimize risk, and maximize the information gathered from opponents’ reactions. By keeping pots smaller, Negreanu can see more turn and river cards,