A heads-up match is unlikely to establish a good relationship between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk. Perhaps it will give rise to new duels. Free live streaming is cool. Viewers will see a real battle when the structure and bids are finally determined.
This is not about establishing a good relationship between the two. Doug's calling out of Daniel over time isn't ever going to change, and Daniel doesn't even mention Doug's name when he's discussing the challenge on his podcast (DAT Poker Podcast). Good rapport between the two - NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN!!!
Any word yet on when this will actually happened? Don't know if I've noticed any updates in this thread... not sure how much interest this will really get except for people closely involved in the poker world
It won't be until at least October, as Daniel is busy playing the GG portion of the
wsop right now, and then once he's done, he's going to get coaching for this matchup.
I think Daniel is going to get smoked. Number 1 heads up player vs old school tournament and mixed game player. Not exactly a fair fight. I think Daniel should make half the hands duece to seven to make it an even battle. Otherwise I wouldn't bet on Daniel if you gave me 10-1 odds. 15-1 I'll put 50 bucs on Dnegs if anyone wants it. Only 1 person though I'm poor.
Probably, but Daniel's no fool - he's going to get coaching, and mentioned on his Podcast that Phil Hellmuth and Mike Matusow are going to be his coaches (Hellmuth for the pre-flop portion) and Matusow for the River play. Daniel concedes that he's a big underdog to beat him, but I don't think he's going to get crushed either. Plus, Doug hasn't played much poker recently either and has now started taking offers on Twitter to play against anybody to practice for the upcoming match.
The game is Polk's specialty so he should win. I have no doubt that Daniel will hire a coach and get up to speed fast to make it a good match. I'd bet on Polk but rooting for DNegs.
See above.
I believe daniel will be the better player by far but this is a heads up match witch in the end i think luck will play a big role in who wins. That said i would put my money on daniel i think Polk is washed up and out already.
Daniel said himself that he hasn't played heads-up in about 10 years, going back to the time he was an ambassador for Wynn Casino, and was playing heads-up matches against all comers. He's going to need to catch up on current heads-up play to have a reasonable chance against Doug.
Don't think it'd be that interesting since doug isn't in the poker scene anymore but would love to see him annhilate negreanu.
Contrary to what you're saying, this has generated quite a bit of discussion and interest.
