If you've ever wondered how Daniel Negreanu developed his reading abilities, when he realised poker was his profession, and if he ever limps with aces, you're in luck.
Negreanu was a "guest lecturer" at PokerStars School last night
Last night Kid Poker himself sat down and replied to some questions set by members of the PokerStars School community on Twitter. Here's a look at Negreanu's answers.
Q: WOULD YOU EVER LIMP WITH ACES PRE-FLOP?
- Top Note
@StarsSchool there are some spots where I may do that but it's extremely rare. I wouldn't worry too much about it for now.
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) March 11, 2019
Only spots I usually limp are SB and maybe the Button 3 handed. pic.twitter.com/3G6MGqzX3T
Q: HOW DO YOU GET MAX VALUE FROM MONSTER HANDS?
- Tompong99@StarsSchool depends on your opponents tendencies and how aggressive they are. If they bluff a lot, slow play. If they are weak and timid you have to bet your own hand!
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) March 11, 2019
As for reading people, pay attention to anything outside the norm and collect data. pic.twitter.com/oVkF4kG8j4
Q: HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY RIVER DECISIONS?
- toche8503@StarsSchool in tournaments it's actually correct to be a little more careful on the river and value survival or max value on the hand.
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) March 11, 2019
In cash, before you raise just consider what you will do if the player reraises. If you don't know... don't raise. pic.twitter.com/E2UJjVlVYE
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Q: WHEN DID YOU KNOW YOU'D BE PLAYING POKER FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE?
- Lightning477@StarsSchool I was about 22 years old and already playing for 4-5 years as a pro.
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) March 11, 2019
I woke up one morning and just thought "OK, I guess this is what I do for a living!" pic.twitter.com/a2iWfT79ns
Q: ARE YOUR LIVE READS INSTINCTIVE OR DID YOU DEVELOP THEM OVER TIME?
- ItsThePits@StarsSchool it's both instinctive and developed. I always had a good feel for this kind of thing but as I studied body language more I learned how to improve upon that natural ability. pic.twitter.com/SW9Yi4dwgI
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) March 11, 2019
Q: DO YOU ALWAYS GO WITH YOUR FIRST INSTINCTS?
- savageprince@StarsSchool first step is recognize what my instinct wants me to do.
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) March 11, 2019
Then I go over the play of the hand and see if there are any clues.
If after that I still don't have a clear answer... always go with your first instinct. pic.twitter.com/EiF9IInZUN
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