Daniel Negreanu
A true young achiever, Daniel Negreanu is known for his aggressive and entertaining style of play. Born in Toronto, on July 26th, 1976, he took to poker, like a duckling to water, at a young age. By 15 he was making his presence felt in poker circles and making serious money.
His love for the game took him to Vegas where he was an immediate success. He first won a Hold’em tournament in 1998 and the Negreanu legend was born. His subsequent successes also proved that his first tournament victory was no flash in the pan. He began to win tourneys on a regular basis. In fact there was a period between 1997 and 2000 when he won not less than twelve tournaments.
His persistent efforts were rewarded when he was named the ‘Player of The Year” for 2004 by the World Series of Poker. He is known for his tactical genius and his ability to turn even adversity into victory. This is evident from the confidence levels he exhibits on poker tables, whether having the strongest hand or not. His levels of concentration are remarkable and have been instrumental in his success. His instinctive reading of game situations and razor sharp mind are what makes him a dreaded opponent to players around the world.
This outspoken poker champion’s passion for the game extends beyond playing in tournaments. He is known to regularly address seminars on the various intricacies of the game. He is also an avid writer on the game. In fact you can go through his articles on various online poker resources. He is also a hit as a poker commentator, which he does on a regular basis for the television channel, Sportsnet. Despite his success he is an amazingly warm and humble person who is respected by even his rivals.