Daniel Negreanu – Kid Poker

Daniel Negreanu

Biography
Daniel Negreanu could easily be the most recognized face in poker today. He has an immense passion for the game and a cunning ability to read his opponents. Although this may make Negreanu out to be a tough, unapproachable player, “Kid Poker” is light-hearted, friendly, and good-natured both on and off the felt.

Intro

Daniel Negreanu was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1974. He started playing poker when he was 21 years old and has been doing it ever since. He is widely considered to be one of the best players in the world as his title collection features five WSOP bracelets, two WTP titles and numerous cashes in the world’s major poker events. Negreanu is also a member of Team PokerStars pro, an author and a co-author of some of the most popular poker books including Hold’em Wisdom for All Players and Doyle Brunson’s Super/System II.

Background

The native of Toronto, Canada, Negreanu got his start in gambling as a young teenager hanging out in pool halls, hustling, betting on sports, and also playing cards. With the encouragement of his parents to always chase his dreams, Daniel decided school just wasn’t in the cards for him. He left high school just one credit short of graduation to focus on poker.

After cleaning up around town, Negreanu decided to head out to Las Vegas at the age of 21. You might think that was all she wrote, but it wasn’t that easy. Daniel only lasted in Vegas for several months before having to return home to Toronto. After taking some time to re-establish his bankroll, it was time to take another shot at it. He may have been broke, but his dreams weren’t shattered just yet.

Did you know?

Daniel Negreanu runs his own poker training site PokerVT.com
He is the highest-earning Canadian poker player of all-time
Worked as a telemarketer for just one day and a month at a Subway