Daniel Negreanu Quotes

What you see on a lot of televised poker is highlight-reel poker. That's why I used to like 'Poker After Dark' so much. It used to catch us playing almost every single hand... It is more of a grind than people think.

But in a tournament, you can be said in for all your money at any point so you can't make any mistakes so you have to, it's all about where you're sitting at the table.

As a general rule, the more precious the chips you'd consider betting, the more you should lean toward playing it safe. Check it down; cautious play is usually the recipe for long-term success in poker.

I think the key to poker is being steady and giving yourself a chance to win every tournament.

In poker, position is power. When you've got position, play more hands and apply more pressure before the flop.

Mental and physical preparation is critical in tournament poker events like the WSOP.

No matter what poker book you read or poker show you watch, the topic of position will invariably be discussed and its importance stressed.

If you read people great then you can become a great No Limit Hold 'Em player.

Playing only when you have a strong hand, also known as being a slave to the cards, is simply not the way to win tournaments.

The secret behind playing small ball poker isn't so much in the hands you choose to play. It's more about the amount you choose to bet with the hands you end up playing.

It used to be considered an art form to win a tournament without having to shove all your chips in the middle.

It's imperative to save a few chips whenever possible when playing small-ball poker. You never want to risk a high percentage of your chips unless you're dealt a monster hand.

I'm not a good poker player, but I've got one bluffing technique - as long as you're quick with the blinds, you're fine.

Every poker player is smarter than me.

If you're playing a poker game and you look around the table and and can't tell who the sucker is, it's you.

World Class players can lay down the toughest hands and play any two cards at any time without fear. Their reads are impeccable.

In cash games, you're apt to see more players staying in to see the flop. If you have a hand worth playing, your best options are to either limp in or make a slightly larger pre-flop raise to build the pot and narrow the competition. A raise of four times the big blind should do the trick.

In tournaments, players typically raise when they enter the pot. In cash games, though, players are more likely to limp in before the flop. That's because cash games are usually deeper-stacked, meaning that players will have a higher ratio of chips in relation to the blinds than they would in a tournament.

Playing Limit Hold'em will certainly improve your No Limit game. There are subtleties to the Limit game that will enhance your technique at the No Limit tables. Mastering these uniquely aggressive Limit tactics will enable you to steal more pots when you sit down to play No Limit Hold'em.

To be sure, playing it safe isn't a flashy style of poker. Some even claim that it's too weak and passive. That being said, playing safe poker is still a proven recipe for success in the world's biggest poker tournaments.

Rarely is it correct to play a hyper-aggressive style of poker. But there are certain situations where a seemingly reckless approach will actually be the most profitable strategy to employ, like at the Main Event at the World Series of Poker.

All-star lay downs are all about reading your opponents, trusting your instincts, and then making the right move.

In the world of poker, it's not heroic to try to function on a couple hours of sleep.

I normally raise pre-flop with K-K or A-A but occasionally I'll limp in, especially if it appears that the others at the table are playing tight. I don't want anyone to fold too soon when I've got such a big hand.

In small ball poker, you'll need to widen your starting hand requirements beyond pocket pairs and A-K.