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“I started out as a teenager I was a snooker player, or pool player. Through that I met some other teenagers that were gamblers, if you will, who started basement games. I was just sort of learning on the go, losing my $10.”

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Daniel Negreanu

Daniel Negreanu, born on July 26, 1974, in Ontario, Canada, is a renowned professional poker player. He is highly regarded in the international poker community for his exceptional skills and stable mental fortitude. Negreanu has achieved numerous honors in poker, including multiple World Series of Poker (WSOP) championship titles. more

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