Daniel Negreanu's Vital Stats:
Daniel Negreanu was born in Toronto, Canada on July 26, 1974. He learned to play poker when he was 15, and won the pot-limit Texas Hold'em event at the first World Series of Poker he attentded in 1998, making him, at 23, the youngest WSOP bracelet winner at that time. He has since won over $6 million at tournaments, including 2 more WSOP bracelets and 2 World Poker Tour titles. He was also chosen the 2004 Card Player Magazine Player of the Year.
Daniel Negreanu's Poker Nickname:
"Kid Poker," which he got because he was always the youngest kid at the poker table. He says that eventually he'll "have to grow out of it, though. When I get to be, like, 50, 'kid' won't fit."
Daniel Negreanu at the Table:
Negreanu is a friendly, chatty presence at the table who's fun to watch and easy to spot -- just look for the dyed-blonde hair and a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. He's very skilled at reading other players and using the information he picks up to his advantage. He says that he chats up other players not only because he likes to enjoy himself at the table, but also because "when you get people talking, you put them at ease; they start acting more naturally, and become easier to read."
Daniel Negreanu's Notable Tournament Wins:
- 2008 World Series of Poker $2,000 No-limit Hold'em Event
- 2004 World Poker Tour Five-Diamond World Poker Classic - $15,000 Buy-in No Limit Hold'em Event
- 2004 World Poker Tour Borgata Poker Open - $10,000 Buy-in No Limit Hold'em Event
- 2004 World Series of Poker - $2,000 Buy-in Limit Hold'em Event
- 2004 World Series of Poker - $2,000 Buy-in S.H.O.E. Event
- 1998 World Series of Poker - $2,000 Buy-in Pot Limit Hold'em Event
Daniel Negreanu on What it Takes to Become a Poker Pro:
Negreanu has said top players need "discipline, talent, and fundamental knowledge" as well as "a disregard for money. You must be willing to go broke."
Daniel Negreanu's Favorite Poker Pros:
Negreanu has said he admires Jennifer Harman, Ted Forrest, Phil Ivey, and Allen Cunningham.
Daniel Negreanu Trivia:
- Daniel Negreanu will be featured in the upcoming movie, X-Men Origins: Wolverine
- Negreanu is a vegetarian who doesn't smoke, and he has never done drugs
- He enjoys fanasy sports, especially hockey
- During tournaments, he listens to relaxing sounds, like ocean waves
- He was the "poker ambassador" for the Wynn casino, but left so he could play at other casinos
How Do You Pronounce Negreanu?:
"Ne GRAH new"
