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Heads-up battle between Negreanu and Polk

On 1 November, heads-up battle between Daniel Negreanu and Douglas Polk starts. Negreanu and Polk are not exactly friends and their confrontation story began several years ago. At that time, Daniel didn’t recommend people Douglas' Upswing Poker training course.  

After that, several more conflicts arose, which led to a real enmity. The only thing they didn’t find out was the level of their game strength. This issue will be resolved in a heads-up battle, according to which the opponents will play 25 000 hands.

Negreanu and Polk agreed on the following terms:

  • Match will be played at two tables at $200/ $400 limits.
  • The players have opportunity to stop the match after 12 500 hands and increase the bets after 12 500 hands.
  • Starting stacks of participants consists of 100 BB.

In this storyline, you will find all the latest news related to the battle between Negreanu and Polk. After the playing of 25 000 hand, you will also find out the name of the winner.

Storylines materials

Douglas Polk won heads-up challenge against Daniel Negreanu Douglas Polk won heads-up challenge against Daniel Negreanu
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Douglas Polk successfully played two sessions against Daniel Negreanu Douglas Polk successfully played two sessions against Daniel Negreanu
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Negreanu reduced the gap to $484 000 in last game session against Polk Negreanu reduced the gap to $484 000 in last game session against Polk
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Negreanu and Polk returned to their battle after a New Year's pause Negreanu and Polk returned to their battle after a New Year's pause
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KidPoker continues to win back money from Douglas Polk KidPoker continues to win back money from Douglas Polk
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Negreanu won $143 640 in the last round against Polk Negreanu won $143 640 in the last round against Polk
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Negreanu lost to Polk in the last session again Negreanu lost to Polk in the last session again
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Polk takes a confident revenge on Negreanu Polk takes a confident revenge on Negreanu
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Negreanu wins first HU battle against Polk Negreanu wins first HU battle against Polk
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Negreanu vs. Polk heads-up was rescheduled Negreanu vs. Polk heads-up was rescheduled
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Negreanu purchased a "space" chair for heads-up with Polk Negreanu purchased a "space" chair for heads-up with Polk
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Heads-up battle between Negreanu and Polk starts on 1 November Heads-up battle between Negreanu and Polk starts on 1 November
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Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk to match strength in a heads-up Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk to match strength in a heads-up
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