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“Don't try to make a big bluff on the turn with a drawing hand. With only one card to come, even a big draw is an underdog against a made hand. Keep the betting small.” quote by Daniel Negreanu
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“Don't try to make a big bluff on the turn with a drawing hand. With only one card to come, even a big draw is an underdog against a made hand. Keep the betting small.”

Daniel Negreanu

About This Quote

Source Interview: PokerStars Live, 2018

When short‑drawn, avoid large bluffs; a single card left makes big draws unlikely to beat a strong hand, so keep bets modest.

In simple terms: Don’t bluff big with few outs; bet small.

Key Takeaway

Bet conservatively when odds are low.

Themes

poker strategy risk management probability betting decision making

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

advisory instructional

When to use this quote

  • tournament play
  • cash games
  • online poker
  • hand analysis

Key Concepts

game theory statistics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the odds of your draw?
  • How can you disguise weakness?
A Different Perspective

Aggressive bluffs can still succeed if opponents misread.

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