Daniel Negreanu

Table talk is a part of the game, and frankly, it's the part of the game that I enjoy most. ”

Less control can be exerted in Limit games because it's more difficult to force players out of pots with structured betting. In No Limit, though, hands can be protected from being outdrawn by making large bets that force opponents to fold weak draws. ”

Soft playing destroys the integrity of the game of poker, and it's wrong - flat out wrong. ”

A common mistake made by amateurs is that they fail to take advantage of players who bluff excessively. Instead of playing possum and letting their aggressive opponents continue to bet, beginners raise too early with monster hands, allowing their opponents to fold. ”

Hyper-aggressive poker is most effective in games where players are happy to just call rather than reraise. ”

I'm terrible at golf, but I love the game with a passion. ”

Swallow your pride and be completely objective about your own poker skill level. Only then can you implement an effective betting strategy. ”

In No Limit hold'em tournaments, size your bets based on your opponent's skill level. You can cut corners by betting wisely - save a little here and make a little extra there. ”

In No Limit Hold'em, much like video games and karate lessons, you need to master one level before you can move on to the next. ”

If you are in a poker game for money and are taking it easy on one of your buddies, you are cheating yourself, your friend, and every other player in the game. ”