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DS3
Legend
Loyaler
uhhmmm….Daniel Negreanu does not even rate himself as being close to the best players anymore. I am not sure he puts himself in the top ten but possibly around the 20 to 10 rating.
I think its impossible to assess as we now have larger tournaments and bigger prize pools. Stu Ungar was gifted yes...but there are now a few hundred players out there that can compete at a very high level- I think the ground has shifted as regards 'all time' ratings.
I think its impossible to assess as we now have larger tournaments and bigger prize pools. Stu Ungar was gifted yes...but there are now a few hundred players out there that can compete at a very high level- I think the ground has shifted as regards 'all time' ratings.
Katie Dozier
Poker Expert
Silver Level
I think the best player overall is very difficult to answer and probably changes based on who’s been studying more recently/has made more improvements in their game etc. There are so many different skills under the umbrella that I think it would perhaps be more useful to break it down further like who is the best at making live poker reads (a category where Negreanu would surely rank very well), or who is the best at GTO math?
One really amazing aspect of poker is that having one skill that’s extraordinarily developed can help to fill weaker skills, such as live reads somewhat making up for (though almost never entirely imo) a lack of thorough knowledge of profitable calling ranges. In most games it seems like you just have to be great at a number of specific skills to have any chance at doing well, whereas in poker I think it’s more possible to have success with a “mixed bag” of skills—though of course it’s always best to be amazing at everything haha
One really amazing aspect of poker is that having one skill that’s extraordinarily developed can help to fill weaker skills, such as live reads somewhat making up for (though almost never entirely imo) a lack of thorough knowledge of profitable calling ranges. In most games it seems like you just have to be great at a number of specific skills to have any chance at doing well, whereas in poker I think it’s more possible to have success with a “mixed bag” of skills—though of course it’s always best to be amazing at everything haha
tehb1987
Rock Star
Silver Level
These are all the pictures we were shown. How many poker players have never played at WSOOP? I am sure that among them there will easily be people who will cope with all of the above.
Poker is a beautiful and smart game. It is not necessary to idealize the particular players. They're not the best. They're the ones we were shown.
Poker is a beautiful and smart game. It is not necessary to idealize the particular players. They're not the best. They're the ones we were shown.
Nathan Williams
Poker Pro
Silver Level
The person who has made the most money is the best player ever in my opinion. I believe that would be Phil Ivey (publicly documented winnings). Phil Ivey has always been my favorite poker player as well 
jfofla
Legend
Bronze Level
[COLOR=rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)]sorry for my mistake where you are reading Andre please read Daniel.[/COLOR]
KristaK
Visionary
Silver Level
hi hi
i been read of history of poker so i select Stu Ungar
won the world series of poker Main Event three times!
i been read of history of poker so i select Stu Ungar
won the world series of poker Main Event three times!
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valeski 28
Legend
Loyaler
Daniel Negreanu is the best player of all time.I´ve always liked the good attitude he has on the tables and the amazing reading of his opponents as well..Despite the fact he hasn´t won a big tournament in years ,I do admire this guy.
