Casino Player October 2022

PLAYING POKER

NEGREANU OFFERS INSIGHT ON THE HIGH-STAKES WORLD OF STAKING

H uge five- and six-figure buy-ins have become a major part of the poker world in recent years.These high rollers regularly attract some of the best players in the world, but they’re definitely not always playing for 100% of their buy-in. Staking at the highest levels has become a cottage industry, with some players having as much as 70% or more of their action coming from backers. It’s a bit of a mysterious world, with players spreading their risk and variance with big-money backers ponying up much of the cash.Daniel Negreanu recently offered poker fans some insight into this high-stakes poker investing. The WSOP’s Big One for One Drop In 2014 featured a $1 million buy-in with $111,111 of each buy-in going to the One Drop Foundation, which provides freshwater services in third-world countries.Negreanu was among the 42 players creating a prize pool of more than $37 million. Negreanu finished runner-up for $8.3 million. On Twitter, Negreanu gave poker fans a look at his own action in the event. He sold 44% of himself, ensuring himself over half of his winnings. “Sold a large piece to a few very lucky friends of mine,” he noted.“No shame in sharing the wealth.” No doubt those lucky fewwere pleased with their investment.

Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu

PLAY LIKE THE PROS

STAYING POSITIVE

One appeal of poker is that you decide how to play your cards. Another meaning ful choice you can make is how you react to bad beats. When you get unlucky, do you focus on that previous hand and let negativity affect your future play? The top pros typically are good at staying positive and using tools like meditation or music to clear their mind of the past and move for ward. Staying upbeat is not only better for your emotional health; it keeps you from chasing your losses and going on tilt in a desperate attempt to win your chips back.

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