LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Daniel Negreanu doubled his chips early during his second session at the World Series of Poker main event, he convinced an opponent to call with no chance of winning the pot.
Negreanu said Friday that the psychology of card games gives observant professionals an edge over amateurs early during the no-limit Texas Hold ’em tournament.
Negreanu says the trick is knowing who you’re up against.
A set of 2,412 players started a second day of play Friday in the $10,000 buy-in tournament with an $8.94 million top prize. Another 2,734 players play their second session on Saturday.
Many use stares, cryptic bets and conversation to win.
About 30 percent of the 7,319 players who entered the tournament were eliminated on their first day of play.
