BATTLING TOM DWAN!!! - HIGH STAKES POKER TAKES with Daniel Negreanu 09

[@iamamish]

I love that you featured a fold. You're trying to maximize value, and sometimes the way you do that is by avoiding losing a lot. Folds aren't sexy and they're rarely featured in a format like this, thanks for doing that.

[@qazzaqstan]

Especially him folding to a bluff. It is too easy for new players to get into the mindset of you can't let other players get one over on you, instead of that was a spot where they should be bluffing and their bluff should be getting through because on average that is a losing call.

[@iamamish]

@@qazzaqstan yeah if you never get bluffed you are calling off at way too high a frequency

[@francescoiadicicco1266]

A good fold is a win

[@aaronmullet8211]

Good folds make just as much money as good raises, good bets and good calls.

[@conormackey8739]

Love the Q4 dig at Helmuth😂😂😂

[@Bonkatsu12]

Was about to ask who was he talking about, lol

[@Sjekje1]

@@Bonkatsu12 I mean you talk about a special individual. it must be Helmuth xD ahahhaahha

[@joshuah47]

@@Sjekje1 honestly i could see Rampage doing that too tho

[@gfjhavik4114]

was wondering, nice one hahaha

[@michaeljacyna1973]

In an (unfortunate) alternative universe where Daniel never got the poker bug, there is no doubt in my mind he would be an expert at whatever else he got into and would 100% be breaking it down on KZbin for the benefit of others. He is a natural teacher.

[@dnegspoker]

Awwww thanks

[@MugawumpTazer97]

100% agree, Daniel's videos are changing my own poker game for the better.

[@michaeljacyna1973]

@@dnegspoker On the contrary, thank YOU! I have no illusions that I will probably never come close to being on that level, but you give me such a respect and understanding what it takes to be there.

[@toad33332]

@@dnegspoker I watched his chess video with hikaru nakumura. Granted quite elementary, but as a pro poker player you can imagine he had little to no time to work on it. A very strong player for the amount of time i imagine he has spent on it

[@whateverittakes1673]

He'd be a double agent working for both the Canadian and Chinese governments.

[@krisybajo]

2 hands for the price of one!!🙌🏼 Thanks Daniel…I learn so much by watching you play & breaking down play. Keep ‘em coming!!💞

[@Eliht01]

Why weren’t you invited to the hustler stream with the content creators instead of Helmuth 😭

[@skillfuldabest]

I'm a Hellmuth fan but in that stream he let me down and now i also wish Dnegs would have been there instead.

[@seankennedy1401]

Ninja's "I'll suck a d*** for a 10" and then landing a 10 reminds me of when Negreanu would call out cards before they landed

[@arshamhafezi6195]

@@skillfuldabest trust me man Helmuth isn’t entertaining too watch anymore

[@skillfuldabest]

@@arshamhafezi6195 I think you might be right.

[@davidpaul6615]

Good question ?? Dnegs would really improve the stream with all those wiz kid super streamers. He’s always upbeat always positive always respectful & much more entertaining than mr. Brag a lot. 😎🇨🇦✌️

[@Lb_Collects]

Would have loved to see you at that 1 mil content creator table last night... would have been vibes and such a chill stream

[@alecdonnell7616]

Def would've been better than Hellmouth 🥲

[@SlayRoevember]

I'm having an extremely hard time believing that stream was authentic on any level.

[@Lb_Collects]

@@SlayRoevember good for you

[@dnegspoker]

Ha yeah next time I won't pass on that one!

[@crendler9912]

it would not have been a competition if Daniel was there. he would win too easily

[@AncientExplorerz]

Thank you for such an Amazing hand breakdown. Love when you post these videos. Long time fan

[@MugawumpTazer97]

Keep on coming with these awesome breakdown videos Dnegs! You're the best!

[@dominicbiondi4097]

Daniel, just wanted to say that I love these breakdowns. I've been working with silvers and sometimes it seems like it's just about memorizing ranges...you break your thought process down so well that it is both immensely entertaining and educational. Thanks!

[@localjapantv6054]

Daniel has been watching for 10 to 15 years, but now he is overwhelmingly strong. Really dignified playing. It's also more convincing.

[@user-ly5oo2hd7p]

Dwan just got less sharp in NL,coz he plays other games mainly(he said it himself).And Daniel got sharp enough to do well in some soft life games,when in old HSP era Daniel wasnt good enough at NL,he was mixed player mostly.

[@edward-jacobholt8795]

It would be “I have been watching daniel”

[@camaleonsacor1618]

Also his match against Polk make himn study like hell, and reciving coaching from top player and top information. You can not beat that if you dont do the same.

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

I preferred Daniel when he played without dignity

[@matthewsecord7641]

This is one of 2 channels I hit like because I always know Dnegs content is ALWAYS good.

[@darianwillis8520]

Please do more of these hand breakdowns. I love them Daniel. Thanks for the tips

[@senraq6332]

I feel smarter every time I hear Daniel break down these hands.

[@arseniy.k8895]

Thank you Daniel Negreanu! Your game and poker style that I saw about 10 years ago, when I first saw the WSOP and High Stakes Poker videos, gave me the motivation to work, but not in the direction of poker. I don't have any special achievements in poker, I play several online tournaments a year 10-200$ buy-in and no more, but at the professional level of a programmer, there are some successes. Thank you for your approach and beautiful game

[@Parksta15]

Met you at the Aviator Casino one year during your Cali poker tour. I could tell you were exhausted as I arrived pretty late but you still agreed to take a picture with me. Truly the most gracious person ever. Thank you for the memories and your consistent great content.

[@valuablesandwich]

Thank you for standing up to Phil and owning him on twitter

[@tribalwar907]

But what is in the sandwich bro?

[@dnegspoker]

Last night was too much!

[@valuablesandwich]

@@tribalwar907 white magic, mystery meat, and pitzman's mustard 🙏

[@tribalwar907]

@@valuablesandwich sweet

[@helderboymh]

What happened?

[@imanujakku]

It’s funny in both hands Tom seems to have a fairly good idea what’s going on. Would be fun to see a heads up negreanu v dwan series.

[@gartacusthebold715]

God the table talk in hand one is just so fun after the fact. The back and forth about the King on the turn.... "I needed that King, and I needed you to not like it" haha! It's nuanced gold Edit: Omg and 13:23 is another super fun poker moment! Negreanu's reaction, and then Garrett's reaction to him!

[@PatirckCheung]

I love the way that u explain how to play "poker". I love u Daniel!!!

[@Hemmels]

When you flatted with 66, and you said "it'll be hard for me to continue if he bets the turn". But I assume if it was a 3-6 it would be easier to play. And that was worth trying for over trying to assert your 66 was good after the flop and raising/freezing him off?

[@Mcpokapoka]

You're so good to explain how it's working 🙏🙏..Bravo Daniel..You're the best 🙏🙏

[@gregorybattis9588]

Been watching Daniel since I was 10. Glad to have been reintroduced to poker recently as I end college. Thanks Daniel for these uploads. CANADA

[@darrenhadden1037]

Great check raise on the turn! Tom didn't see that one coming lol Your hand breakdowns are fantastic.

[@Notorietypulp]

Choosing a7s to check on the flop is interesting because it blocks the straight draws that dwan might bet, meaning his betting range on the flop is a little value heavy. It also can pick up a lot of equity on the turn if a 9 or a 5 comes down, more equity than say, ajs, which can only pick up a gut shots worth of equity.

[@chrislee5616]

It's really inspiring to see how Daniel's game has evolved over time, and to see his dedication to stay current and keep improving himself and his game. A lot of the old guard of poker is off the scene now because they didn't/won't do this.

[@asherreich9820]

What I love about Daniel is he has no ego. In this he distinguishes himself from the field. He stays consistent to himself without worrying about others & what they think or say. I got into poker through Mr Negreanu and I have learned a lot from him in poker and in life. GO DNEGS!!

[@christopherebsch3766]

"I don't think he's the Q4o type of guy... Leave that for one special fucking individual. " That had me rollin'

[@bogdan1114big]

multumesc pentru lectie !!!! Best regards from Romania !!!

[@byrd5163]

What I've seen of Tom Dwan is that he is good and he is very lucky. Dangerous combination

[@Skankhunt420.]

If you study or play poker a lot you'll know he's really not that good these days. He wouldn't even beat $100 cash games on pokerstars I can guarantee it. His betting sizes and calling ranges in these hands alone just show how bad he is

[@hereweare-]

@@Skankhunt420. lmao, the guy that has played and won in nosebleeds for the best part of 2 decades wouldn’t beat 100nl? He’d only lose playing 100nl because he’d be bored to death

[@Skankhunt420.]

@@hereweare- Absolutely not no. His vpip is like 40. You literally cannot win at those stakes just because the rake structure is so high. His bb online was only like 4 big blinds per 100 hands over his career and that was largely due to Guy Lalibertes accounts. If Guy wasn't in those games he'd be an overall losing player even at those times. He'd need coaching and solvers in order to beat NL100.

[@ozrenbalic6051]

@@Skankhunt420. you are being ridiculous. Just because his VPIP is 40 in a televised loose live cash game with little/no rake and (I believe) a straddle, it means he can't adjust to a high-rake low stakes NL100 game? He'd need to be coached to beat NL100? 🙄

[@richardcalf8337]

I love flopping the nush flush draw, damn it's sweet especially when it hits the turn.

[@wandering_trading]

especially when villain boats up on the river

[@squidink6468]

I appreciate your dedication to hydration! Keep it up.

[@mazingerz9118]

How many horses did Bryn have at that table?

[@craignicarry2187]

Like The Beard Daniel 👌 Spot on...It's your hockey and poker look coming together... Keep up the good work..It's very noticeable how you really shifted gears in the last year or 2... Not easy for anyone but especially when some people think I can just dance the same dance that won years ago but you have mixed it up very nicely... Paying off in Spades ♠️

[@adrianoalves20]

Great stuff! I miss the interviews during the show where the players break down bigpots in HSP.

[@talongaudio939]

The first hand watching Phil Ivey throw those cards was the most emotion I have seen from him at a poker game during a hand ever. And it was obviously a "F*** those cards!"

[@visalatui6930]

Great Lesson Dan. Roberto speech was Giving Durr the Fold Button.😂

[@JerkyJones100]

I really enjoyed this analysis. Thanks Daniel.

[@mandlesevday3750]

Your takes are unique, Thanks Daniel!

[@timchamberlain5858]

Yes! I was really hoping to see a "set up" hand and then the "pay off" later on!

[@kosanmr2]

Love your hand break downs. Excellent

[@Alpacini31]

Really appreciate the analysis! However, how does our check/call range looks like if we c/r the FDs that we did not bet flop, as well as sets, AK, AA?

[@flik221]

I ran into Tom at a party in Miami last month. Nice guy.

[@BENGUCCI]

Thank you Daniel

[@kevinboock7143]

Hypothetical question time, IF YOU DIDN’T raise, and the flush hits, would you lead on the board?!?! My guess is, unless it’s two pair for Durr, he’s never calling. Part 2: would you bet small to entice a bluff or bomb it?

[@Jimmy213west]

This is gold..🙌🏽 Thank you.

[@saiyendemon5437]

Gotta admit, im hooked

[@atrocity69]

Great video! Was wondering for the second hand about check calling the flop, would 45s and 59s also fall into the perceived range of flops apart from 9Ts? Or that would be too loose for a raise in mid position?

[@vechiulmcoficial]

Cel mai tare jucător de poker , te respect omule

[@bossartwork2269]

I need an Ivey vs Negranu Hand breakdown

[@contratiempo8512]

These videos are diamonds.

[@AdamGoodmanlv]

Based on the hand action, what would/should Daniel do on a non straight/flush/Ace turn...ie...offsuit 2, 3, J or Q facing the turn bet? Or does Durr only size up the turn because he has the 5 straight blocker?

[@grihanoldgaming3584]

Thank you...

[@fiiins]

Hey Daniel! What would you have done if Tom check raised you back and bets significantly more than pot after you had already check raised him? You block a straight (which he would be repping) but then you draw to the nut flush. Wondering how you would break that down given we all know how loose Tom plays.

[@somedudesdad3905]

Thanks for sharing. Super fun analysis

[@Benjiboy1962]

Thought this video was great Daniel, looking forward to seeing some more 👍

[@pietrofedrizzi1316]

Very interesting analysis! What do you guys think Daniel would have done in the first hand if the turn was a queen?

[@wandering_trading]

call

[@spectreshot8536]

Lol that Queen 4 comment was glorious. Hearing Daniel dropping f bombs about douche Hellmuth makes me a happy guy.

[@yiannipapaeracleous9396]

What’s the song at the end? Lol. Btw I really liked listening to Daniel’s reasoning for the check-raise with the clubs. Makes a lot of sense and makes me realize ways where I can confuse my opponent by allowing them to misconstruct my range in a hand. Then you can get really creative like what Daniel did here. Really like how Daniel utilizes solvers but doesn’t play like a robot still. Keeps poker interesting.

[@emiraker]

Can someone explain why did Kenney flop at 9:06 ? I guessed he has an ok enough hand to continue but I am new to the game so idk.

[@mattolivier1835]

Thanks Nit! Great analysis.

[@eddiedahbura8754]

Can we get your hand analysis from [Daniel Negreanu Greatest Final Table Comeback!] video when you have 6h7h against Winter's AQ?? Would love your take on why you took this line...

[@itsthizzbaby]

thanks daniel you are my fav player :)

[@felipereis9825]

Lovely hand breakdown but one thing that got in my mind is, what is your value range on the turn in the second hand you showed? Other than 75 suited you said it could be is there anything else like 44? Or is it just these few hands because you also don't have that many bluffs?

[@pppp-nz2og]

i like high stakes video , ur analysis is very useful keep it up thx 😀

[@Tinskap]

Glad to see Durrrr back at it

[@OldManBadly]

Interesting stuff. 2nd hand when you checked on the flop, you did so not only against Dwan, but also allowing Menon to stay in the hand. Had Dwan checked, there would have been three to the turn. So in a way, your check here also puts Dwan in the position of almost having to bet something. It's either a weak attempt to steal a pot, a way to build the pot, or a way to thin the field. In this case, it thins the field. Your check obviously disguises your 4 to the nut flush situation, and your call for what is a pretty small bet certainly says "drawing hand". I think it also adds come confusing on the turn, as your bigger bet against the 4 of hearts suggests you either just hit the straight or hit the set with that card. You put Dwan into a very un-interesting place with second pair . There is little or no way he can call you, you can run the math 100 ways but in the end, it's much more likely that you have either hit the K, a straight, or a set, and little or nothing he can get from here will get him up to or past that. The cards that would get him higher than what the board implies are basically the other two 8s, and that is about it. So he has to surrender, no choice. A super use of checking to disguise a good hand.

[@RealPolo8]

Are you going to break down your off night, on Poker After Dark Season 13 episode 1 -2 or 3.

[@nayandatta0105]

This beard style really suits you Daniel!

[@BraceDeville]

Awesome DNegs... Thanks for the insight.

[@laifuyuanbao]

May I ask what brand your blue glasses are

[@enoche1974]

Thank you for some insight!

[@jonr4164]

People are very easy to manipulate when they rely on solvers and range to dictate, it adds a level of predictability to their play style. People are realising, you don't need to bet every flop where you have the advantage esp vs an aggro player like Dwan who plays ranges more than odds. Let them trap themselves and watch them go red or white on the turn/river as they realise they have it all wrong. DN has really highlighted this after being a little predictable in the previous decade. The time DN spent on solvers and generally grinding out the bugs is evident. One of the hardest working players. GG

[@thegodofpez]

I spent more time trying to read Daniel’s shirt than watching the video.

[@Stokkeland23]

Hey…. A video and an analysis i agreed with 100%.

[@Magani79]

Love these!

[@Litmentality]

Daniel make a video about hellmuth angleshooting the amateur yesterday

[@amstaylorph]

Do you record these things right after you eat?

[@kahiwiteamo2338]

Sick as move dnegs 😍😍

[@diamanteduul8084]

9:04 What's the difference between 85 vs 87 suited? Don't they both have the same chance to make a straight? Does being closer connected make a difference?

[@Skankhunt420.]

87 provides better playability on turns and you can maneuver to get fold equity on more run outs

[@diamanteduul8084]

@@Skankhunt420. Why wouldn't you be able to with one or two gappers as well? Is it because of the bigger kicker?

[@Skankhunt420.]

@@diamanteduul8084 previous comment I meant on the flop. 85 diamonds has less chance to make a straight and less equity when certain mid to high cards come. With 85 you specifically need 76 to come on the flop to have an open ended straight draw. With 87 you can have 6 5, 10 9, 9 6. With mid card flops you also block his connected hands like 9 8, 8 7, 7 6. Daniel won't be raising a hand like 8 5 or even 65, 75 in early position. So the 5 is worth less than a 7 for blocking. And because of this you have way more playability with most board textures and more equity

[@diamanteduul8084]

@@Skankhunt420. Ah that makes sense now. Thanks!

[@Jason-zs7xf]

This was a good one!

[@salvoderinti3756]

I don't know whether he actually put that a7s in a solver, I am curious to see whether it is actually ever a raise on the turn

[@Krylon127]

will you talk about the Ludwig poker stream on one of your next videos?

[@OneOfDisease]

Nice break down Dan!

[@bossartwork2269]

After the check raise in the second hand would you be bombing the River weather a club comes out or not?

[@Skankhunt420.]

Yes unless an ace comes then you can block bet. And if a king comes I'd give up most times. Daniel is less likely to have a king if a king comes and Tom is blocking full houses

[@chiraggandhi8132]

14:12 There are 15 outs on the river (9 clubs, 3 non-club Aces, 3 Fives) so 30-32% probability, so 3:1 odds vs 2.3:1 that the pot was giving (40k, 17k) so you are not getting the right price as you suggested, I believe

[@bossartwork2269]

Would it be an okay move to check the 8 back on the turn? That’s what I think I would’ve done

[@Brazz27]

Yes, checking is what most people would do, but Dwan decides to bet because his specific hand is never getting value on the river so he decides to merge the turn to keep his options open for the river. Dnegs says he doesnt like the turn bet from Dwan but I disagree with him. (I agree with the rest tho)

[@masterboytothemax1599]

It’s nice to see how Dwan plays when the deck does not hit him in the face like it did back in the days. Poker is not easy anymore.

[@nickjunes]

Why does it matter how far apart your suited connectors are? Isn't it the same chance of getting a straight either way?

[@galacticgardens1645]

That's good work

[@jolaz69]

Tom has a lot of heart. C bet is standard, but when the king hits I guess he picks up some equity to a gutter. But he can’t be loving betting into you twice on that board. What do you think about raising the flop on that board with 66? Generally people miss the flop. Raising you can find out where you’re at.

[@MXDRE907]

Also, if you always bet your flush draws on the flop and the turn bricks…

[@Ghost-_-732]

Just because you checked a flush draw does not eliminate clubs in your range I don't know where you came up with that theory but I get what you was trying to say

[@patdearth6320]

Dnegs can I get a pick at the wsop this year?!

[@nuggetdoozy7831]

Thank you Daniel, your vids have been such quality and informative as of late, you’ve totally saved me a few $$ from HAVING to buy your masterclass! 😂 Jk I already bought that too. Love ya brother, lookin shmexy w the laser eyes. (No glasses) hope the wifey is doing great too. Tc

[@Greasygrove24]

Where is this full stream

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

So much of this theory stuff only matters if you're A: playing against players smart enough to understand it as well, and B: playing with the same players often enough to apply it specifically to their tendencies. That's not the case for most people.

[@justinsims3371]

It would’ve been interesting to see how Dwan approached the river on the second hand. He may have bombed it when that club hit to turn his hand into a bluff.

[@pokornycz]

And that special individual is Phil L or Tony G?

[@zackstraus4574]

Fitsum in the house!!!

[@chaddy-me-boy8299]

Note to self- 1st hand, Dwan bets high enough on turn for Dnegs not to raise him and Dwan still has 10 outs for the river if called.

[@YTSparty]

Daniel makes it seem like it's a hard call, but when you have a small pair and two high cards are on the board, it feels pretty daunting. It's a bit like having Js or Qs and seeing an A or K on the flop. Your heart sinks and the ABORT signal is going off in your head.

[@camaleonsacor1618]

No. He bet big because it make sense with the hands he is representing. Not to "not get raised". Cheers.

[@YTSparty]

@@camaleonsacor1618 Well it was a semi-bluff. A-high isn't exactly the best showdown hand to have. Dwan basically admitted it was to get Daniel to fold but that he had outs.

[@camaleonsacor1618]

@@YTSparty well read me again haha. Ofc is a semibluff, but he is reping a strong range, so he bet big, as he would with KJ KQ AK AA etc, even AQ if he wanted to. He didnt bet big to not get raised, he bet big because it makes sense with what he is reping. Cheers

[@YTSparty]

@@camaleonsacor1618 yeah he raised to get a fold, not to "not be raised".