A few days ago, poker pro and personality Daniel Negreanu spent some time answering about forty questions on Reddit through an 'Ask Me Anything' thread. Questions included such topics as 'Game of Gold' future seasons to thoughts on online poker, to politics.
The article linked below gives us some of the questions and answers.
That AMA session on the r/poker subreddit was seriously impressive, eh? There were thousands of questions and comments, which just goes to show that Negreanu hasn't lost his touch with PR and managing his image.
One of the main topics he tackled, and a personal favourite of mine, was GTO. He acknowledged its importance in modern poker but defended the need for a balance. According to Negreanu, the ability to read opponents and exploit their leaks (exploitative play) is still an incredibly valuable tool. I really think the ideal approach is finding a way to temper GTO with some good old exploitative play.
For amateur players, his main advice was to focus on
bankroll management, which is a priceless tip. So many players don't think about poker as a long-term game and only focus on short sessions, so his comment was totally valid.
As for the rest, he talked about his personal life, which I don't have much interest in, and the poker industry, which also isn't really my area. There was some speculation about the future of poker—but then again, nowadays every big-name pro seems to like trying their hand at being a guru. I find speculating about the future of any industry kinda irrelevant.
But all in all, it was an important moment that showed how some things about poker theory and gameplay are (still) universal. And it's always great to see one of the greatest poker players in history having the humility and taking the time to promote his public image while also dedicating a moment to the fans and those who are truly passionate about the game. Pretty solid move.
Thanks Shells <3
