Interview with a Poker God

PSP: Interview with a Poker God Daniel Negreanu talks Stacked. by IGN Staff When it comes to household names, "Daniel Negreanu" isn't one that rolls off of most people's lips. It's too bad, really, because he's made some staggering accomplishments in his career as a professional poker player. Originally from Canada, Negreanu spent his teenage years as a pool player, gambler, and a "rounder" (someone who plays at illegal card tables) before moving to Las Vegas. After a few years in Sin City, he worked his way up to winning a World Series of Poker event at the ripe age of 23--the youngest winner in the series' history. In the seven years since then, he's racked up more tournament wins than any other player in history, raking in millions of dollars, and he has perhaps made more money in poker than anyone else. Period. So, with the wild popularity of Texas Hold'em, it makes sense that someone would consult him before making Stacked, a game that combines super secret AI -- developed for over a decade by the University of Alberta's Poker Research Group -- plus live competition. And it adds Negreanu's input in the form of video clips, voiceovers, and context-sensitive features. Speaking of input, we got the chance to talk poker and Stacked with Negreanu, so pull up a chair and get your chips in order. Click here for more