Episode
#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
2:27:28
Published: Tue Sep 27 2022
Description
Daniel Negreanu is one of the greatest poker players of all time. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Backbone: https://playbackbone.com/lex to get perks with order - Audible: https://audible.com/lex to get 30-day free trial - Shopify: https://shopify.com/lex to get 14-day free trial - InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off - Fundrise: https://fundrise.com/lex EPISODE LINKS: Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealKidPoker Daniel's Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnegspoker Daniel's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dnegreanu Daniel's MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex (MasterClass is a sponsor, use link to support podcast) Daniel's books: Power Hold'em Strategy: https://amzn.to/3ByYtJg Hold'em Wisdom for All Players: https://amzn.to/3LpgXQG Book mentioned: Modern Poker Theory: https://amzn.to/3dkJIBK PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (06:43) - Poker hands (14:39) - Poker ranges (20:10) - Game theory optimal (36:25) - Winning (42:57) - Losing (48:58) - Mental game (53:17) - Day in the life (1:02:20) - History of poker (1:06:10) - Poker solvers (1:12:46) - Online poker (1:20:49) - Greatest poker player of all time (1:40:43) - Main Event of the WSOP (1:49:14) - Advice for beginners (1:54:44) - Cheating (2:04:43) - Movies (2:10:10) - Advice for young people (2:19:29) - Love (2:24:43) - The Gambler
Chapters
Backbone, a gaming controller, helped in the happiness of a person on a long flight.
00:00 - 01:55 (01:55)
Summary
Backbone, a gaming controller, helped in the happiness of a person on a long flight. The person also talked about other products such as Audible and Fundrise.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast episode discusses blood testing plans that use machine learning to provide lifestyle and diet recommendations.
01:55 - 06:49 (04:53)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses blood testing plans that use machine learning to provide lifestyle and diet recommendations. The episode also briefly mentions Shopify, a platform to create online stores.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast discusses the mindset of poker players and how professionals differ from lower-level players in recognizing dangerous situations and avoiding getting married to a hand.
06:49 - 14:24 (07:34)
Summary
The podcast discusses the mindset of poker players and how professionals differ from lower-level players in recognizing dangerous situations and avoiding getting married to a hand.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker explains how a player can balance their range of hands, including bluffs and value hands, when betting the river in order to play optimally.
14:24 - 20:18 (05:53)
Summary
The speaker explains how a player can balance their range of hands, including bluffs and value hands, when betting the river in order to play optimally. They emphasize the importance of thinking in terms of their overall range rather than just their individual hand.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Professional poker players use clues from opponents' playing styles to gain an advantage and exploit their weaknesses.
20:18 - 26:44 (06:26)
Summary
Professional poker players use clues from opponents' playing styles to gain an advantage and exploit their weaknesses. At higher buy-ins, players tend to be more similar in their playing styles, making it more difficult to gain an advantage through psychology.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A discussion on the art of taking risks in Poker Strategy and how some players take risks, and think about the game in a different way compared to others.
26:44 - 31:14 (04:29)
Summary
A discussion on the art of taking risks in Poker Strategy and how some players take risks, and think about the game in a different way compared to others.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the importance of considering your hand range in poker and how it affects your opponent's perception of your decisions during a tournament.
31:14 - 39:58 (08:43)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of considering your hand range in poker and how it affects your opponent's perception of your decisions during a tournament. They also acknowledge that while hand ranges may help control perception, it doesn't necessarily equate to winning a hand.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the potentially lucrative world of private poker games, where skilled players can take wealthy businessmen for millions in a single night.
39:58 - 44:36 (04:38)
Summary
The speaker discusses the potentially lucrative world of private poker games, where skilled players can take wealthy businessmen for millions in a single night. Despite the potential for large sums of money, he acknowledges that it may not be a source of pride for players to take advantage of unsuspecting or vulnerable opponents.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Professional poker player talks about his mindset and strategy for high stake tournaments, focusing on daily play rather than the final outcome.
44:36 - 49:26 (04:50)
Summary
Professional poker player talks about his mindset and strategy for high stake tournaments, focusing on daily play rather than the final outcome.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The host reflects on how society puts a lot of emphasis on staying positive but sometimes embracing despair can lead to growth and acceptance.
49:26 - 53:11 (03:44)
Summary
The host reflects on how society puts a lot of emphasis on staying positive but sometimes embracing despair can lead to growth and acceptance. This has been a recurring pattern in his life.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu shares his daily routine during tournament season, including a focus on fitness and getting 15,000 steps a day.
53:11 - 56:10 (02:59)
Summary
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu shares his daily routine during tournament season, including a focus on fitness and getting 15,000 steps a day.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses their fitness and lifestyle rituals, mentioning that they don't see any specific results from their current exercise routine and asking the host if they have any recommendations.
56:10 - 1:01:16 (05:06)
Summary
The speaker discusses their fitness and lifestyle rituals, mentioning that they don't see any specific results from their current exercise routine and asking the host if they have any recommendations.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The traditional way of playing poker, which includes skills and card sense has now evolved into using solvers.
1:01:16 - 1:08:59 (07:42)
Summary
The traditional way of playing poker, which includes skills and card sense has now evolved into using solvers. A typical player's strategy now includes looking at what a solver thinks is the best play for a particular hand.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The use of simulators in poker can help players make better decisions and understand potential outcomes in different scenarios.
1:08:59 - 1:14:15 (05:15)
Summary
The use of simulators in poker can help players make better decisions and understand potential outcomes in different scenarios.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A professional poker player recounts winning a bracelet at a tournament in her early years, while discussing the advantages of small sample sizes in tournaments with multiple tables.
1:14:15 - 1:17:29 (03:13)
Summary
A professional poker player recounts winning a bracelet at a tournament in her early years, while discussing the advantages of small sample sizes in tournaments with multiple tables.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A professional poker player discusses the importance of game theory and how it contributes to his success, along with the benefits of maintaining personal comfort at the table.
1:17:29 - 1:21:42 (04:12)
Summary
A professional poker player discusses the importance of game theory and how it contributes to his success, along with the benefits of maintaining personal comfort at the table.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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The mannerisms and ways of being of Phil Ivey has made him a poker idol to many people, including a comeback after legal troubles, and a level of focus that many wish to achieve
1:21:42 - 1:24:33 (02:51)
Summary
The mannerisms and ways of being of Phil Ivey has made him a poker idol to many people, including a comeback after legal troubles, and a level of focus that many wish to achieve
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, Joe Ingram and Alec Torelli discuss the art of reading poker players, how Phil Ivey is able to pick up on the subtle things, and make the case for other skilled players like Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, and Justin Bonomo.
1:24:33 - 1:27:35 (03:01)
Summary
In this episode, Joe Ingram and Alec Torelli discuss the art of reading poker players, how Phil Ivey is able to pick up on the subtle things, and make the case for other skilled players like Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, and Justin Bonomo.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker imagines visiting Vegas in the 70s, with its distinctive smells of cigarettes and leather jackets, and the vibe of the mobsters who inhabited the city.
1:27:35 - 1:30:31 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker imagines visiting Vegas in the 70s, with its distinctive smells of cigarettes and leather jackets, and the vibe of the mobsters who inhabited the city. They also discuss the representation of cowboys and the Godfather in popular culture, and mention a story about threats made in the poker world.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the polarizing figure of Phil Hellmuth, his flaws, and his determination to stick with poker despite criticism from his peers.
1:30:31 - 1:35:08 (04:37)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the polarizing figure of Phil Hellmuth, his flaws, and his determination to stick with poker despite criticism from his peers. They also touch upon how he wouldn't get as much flack if he wasn't so boastful and demanding.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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Professional poker player discusses the importance of mental state in the game, especially as he gets older.
1:35:08 - 1:38:52 (03:43)
Summary
Professional poker player discusses the importance of mental state in the game, especially as he gets older.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu talks about how he feels comfortable in high roller events due to his familiarity with the players and being on camera, and also discusses his personal interests outside of poker.
1:38:52 - 1:41:46 (02:53)
Summary
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu talks about how he feels comfortable in high roller events due to his familiarity with the players and being on camera, and also discusses his personal interests outside of poker.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The World Series of Poker Main Event requires a unique approach, distinct from playing against high roller players, due to its long duration and the need to slowly whittle down opponents.
1:41:46 - 1:45:23 (03:36)
Summary
The World Series of Poker Main Event requires a unique approach, distinct from playing against high roller players, due to its long duration and the need to slowly whittle down opponents.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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Isaac Haxton discusses the strategy of playing passively in poker tournaments and taking advantage of other players' caution in order to win big money.
1:45:23 - 1:49:54 (04:31)
Summary
Isaac Haxton discusses the strategy of playing passively in poker tournaments and taking advantage of other players' caution in order to win big money.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Playing heads up requires playing weaker hands and more complex situations, which can be improved through the use of solvers, consulting friends, and practice.
1:49:54 - 1:55:06 (05:11)
Summary
Playing heads up requires playing weaker hands and more complex situations, which can be improved through the use of solvers, consulting friends, and practice. While traditional poker strategy may still apply, more advanced strategies should be explored to improve performance.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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Some people still use old-school tactics for cheating in poker, like marking the deck or false shuffling.
1:55:08 - 2:00:40 (05:32)
Summary
Some people still use old-school tactics for cheating in poker, like marking the deck or false shuffling. However, with modern technology, new strategies have emerged, including using an earpiece or hacking into the game software.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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Michael Kaplan shares stories about Phil Ivey, a professional gambler who exploited weaknesses in casinos all over the country and revolutionized the world of high-stakes gambling.
2:00:40 - 2:05:22 (04:41)
Summary
Michael Kaplan shares stories about Phil Ivey, a professional gambler who exploited weaknesses in casinos all over the country and revolutionized the world of high-stakes gambling.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The behavior portrayed in crime shows such as the reality show, Jersey Shore, may no longer be feasible in today's society due to the amount of cameras and evidence, making the crime shows feel unrealistic.
2:05:22 - 2:08:48 (03:26)
Summary
The behavior portrayed in crime shows such as the reality show, Jersey Shore, may no longer be feasible in today's society due to the amount of cameras and evidence, making the crime shows feel unrealistic.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The twenties are a great time to have fun, gain experiences, and start thinking about what you want your life to look like in your thirties and forties.
2:08:48 - 2:13:04 (04:15)
Summary
The twenties are a great time to have fun, gain experiences, and start thinking about what you want your life to look like in your thirties and forties. It's a good opportunity to take risks and work hard to set yourself up for the future.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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The speaker discusses the strange behavior of wealthy people who are still cheap and unwilling to donate to worthwhile charities and develop biases towards those less fortunate.
2:13:04 - 2:17:49 (04:45)
Summary
The speaker discusses the strange behavior of wealthy people who are still cheap and unwilling to donate to worthwhile charities and develop biases towards those less fortunate.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker advises taking a break when doing badly at high stakes poker and reflects on how losing affected his confidence and attitude towards women.
2:17:49 - 2:22:21 (04:31)
Summary
The speaker advises taking a break when doing badly at high stakes poker and reflects on how losing affected his confidence and attitude towards women.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
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A speaker describes the importance of maintaining their regimented lifestyle as a protector and avoiding judgement.
2:22:21 - 2:25:30 (03:08)
Summary
A speaker describes the importance of maintaining their regimented lifestyle as a protector and avoiding judgement.
Episode#324 – Daniel Negreanu: Poker
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The difference between a victim and responsible mentality is knowing when to cut your losses and take responsibility rather than blaming external circumstances.
2:25:30 - 2:27:35 (02:05)
Summary
The difference between a victim and responsible mentality is knowing when to cut your losses and take responsibility rather than blaming external circumstances.