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Negreanu explains poker hiatus, says he needed break
Daniel Negreanu has posted a new blog, describing among other things how he has been taking time off from the tables recently.
Negreanu's latest live cashes date back to the World Series of Poker this summer, where he managed to finish in the money in three different events.
Since then he has been on a heavy traveling schedule, playing a number of large tournaments in Europe, but so far without any success in terms of cashes.
Now, the Canadian star reveals that he has been forced to take a small break from poker altogether, saying that he was both exhausted and unfocused following the many tournaments.
"The two month long trip to Europe absolutely drained me both mentally and physically," Negreanu writes.
"On the last leg of that trip, EPT San Remo, I played good for the first three hours, then just collapsed and had no interest/energy to continue. I was spent, and played terribly, hoping to either get lucky and double up, or catch the next flight home. I can't remember the last time I mailed in a tournament like that, but I just didn't have it," he adds.
"I definitely needed a break from the game… so I took one. I started working on 'Me'," he writes.
"My focus isn't really on poker at the moment, and that's not something I feel the need to apologize for. I've worked hard in this industry for many years, both at the tables and away from the felt, and I needed a little time for me, so I took it."
Yoga and volunteer work has instead been on the program for the always busy Negreanu, but a return to poker could very well come already today as the WPT $100,000 High Roller kicks off at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Negreanu reveals that he is considering playing in the mega-tournament, but only if the event gets more than 22 runners.
Read his whole blog here.
Negreanu's latest live cashes date back to the World Series of Poker this summer, where he managed to finish in the money in three different events.
Since then he has been on a heavy traveling schedule, playing a number of large tournaments in Europe, but so far without any success in terms of cashes.
Now, the Canadian star reveals that he has been forced to take a small break from poker altogether, saying that he was both exhausted and unfocused following the many tournaments.
"The two month long trip to Europe absolutely drained me both mentally and physically," Negreanu writes.
"On the last leg of that trip, EPT San Remo, I played good for the first three hours, then just collapsed and had no interest/energy to continue. I was spent, and played terribly, hoping to either get lucky and double up, or catch the next flight home. I can't remember the last time I mailed in a tournament like that, but I just didn't have it," he adds.
"I definitely needed a break from the game… so I took one. I started working on 'Me'," he writes.
"My focus isn't really on poker at the moment, and that's not something I feel the need to apologize for. I've worked hard in this industry for many years, both at the tables and away from the felt, and I needed a little time for me, so I took it."
Yoga and volunteer work has instead been on the program for the always busy Negreanu, but a return to poker could very well come already today as the WPT $100,000 High Roller kicks off at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Negreanu reveals that he is considering playing in the mega-tournament, but only if the event gets more than 22 runners.
Read his whole blog here.
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1021
5 months ago
Everyone needs a break from this game, especially for the kind of money he plays with. Dont blame him one bit and wish him the best in life with or without poker
IS he still dating that one girl who was a stone cold fox? She was like denmark or something crazy thing like that. Even the best neeed time off especially with how he plays when hes so focused. Hope the break isnt too long though b/c poker really needs him and his personality;
171
5 months ago
Good thinking taking a break for any player. Especially if things go badly. I know he took a beating from Blom in that PS HU battle they had. I watched a lot of that action and I would've made the same decision taking some time off. Better than chucking a laptop through a window.
215
5 months ago
where people are spending money
78
5 months ago
The funniest player at the table and clever opponent. 
2488
5 months ago
I think his play will get much better after his break. He's been working way to hard at it
215
5 months ago
Good luck, good man, and a real pro
463
5 months ago
Did the talking about your hand during a hand play a role in his break? His insight during a hand was some of the best most entertaining thing in poker tv. I wonder if the WSOP has had any talk abotu amending that rule?
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