A Quote by Daniel Negreanu

As a general rule, the more precious the chips you'd consider betting, the more you should lean toward playing it safe. Check it down; cautious play is usually the recipe for long-term success in poker.

Daniel Negreanu

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Daniel Negreanu
Canadian - Celebrity
Born: July 26, 1974

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