Who is your favorite professional poker player and why?

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I'll start: Christopher Bryan Moneymaker. His story made me delve deeper into the tournament format and start seeking to participate in some.
 
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Adrian Mateos from Spain, I recently saw "Adrian Mateos inside the mind of a pro" in Youtube. He plays very calmly, he masters poker, I loved the way he reads every hand and he is a winning player.
 
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Good morning,
i go with Fedor Holz from germany. He is a great poker player due to his exceptional reading ability, strong mental game, and dedication to continuous study and improvement. He excels at reading opponents' physical tells and betting patterns in live games, maintains remarkable discipline, and uses a balanced lifestyle and a rational approach to sustain his performance.
 
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I'll start: Christopher Bryan Moneymaker. His story made me delve deeper into the tournament format and start seeking to participate in some.
What do you mean by the word professional?It takes a lot to succeed.Poker is a very mysterious game.
 
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Daniel Negreanu, for his relaxed yet professional play. He often feels his opponent's cards (in live play) like no one else.
And Phil Hellmuth, who has great tutorials and a lot of bracelets, which shows his greatness.
 
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Yuri thenerdguy because he is a very smart and brazilian
 
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johannes strassmann. german pro who died a decade ago.
 
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My favorite player is Daniel Negreanu, I always liked to see him play live.
 
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My favourite was Doyle Brunson after reading his book and hearing about all of his experiences. He spanned so many eras of poker and always seemed like such a class act. I highly recommend reading his biography "The Godfather of Poker".
 
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I think when it comes to discussing the greatest, you have to combine intangible factors with results. When it comes to things like live reading, which I think may be one of the most integral parts of the game, I have to give credit to the bearded brother, Daniel, simply because I've seen him do so many cool things over the years in this regard, and his results speak for themselves.
 
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phil ivey, probs the person I've watch the most then Dan Negs
 
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Phil Ivey is my favorite because his ability to read opponents seems almost like a superpower.
 
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My favorite pro is Daniel Negreanu. I love his reading skills, table talk, and positive attitude. He plays with both logic and personality - a real mix of skill and charisma that makes poker fun to watch.
 
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