Bacon 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Swedish pokersite www.poker.se today had a quote from the swedish Pokerstars rep saying that Daniel is signing with Pokerstars, Full Contact Poker as a poker room is shutting down with all players being moved to Pokerstars.Heard anything about this?Edit: link: http://www.poker.se/nyhet-1381-daniel-negr...oker-stars.html (swedish only) Link to post Share on other sites
MrSmith 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Posted on Hendonmob site.Canadian Poker Pro joins team of World Champions at 2007 World Series of Poker LONDON, UK, JUNE 11, 2007— PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced that champion poker player Daniel Negreanu has decided to make PokerStars his new professional home. A legend for his ability to read players, spot the best action and mentor up-and-coming players, Negreanu will join Team PokerStars as its newest ambassador of the sport beloved by 50 million people worldwide. "I've enjoyed a long personal relationship with the folks at PokerStars since the company's founding in 2001 and have always felt as though PokerStars fully understood what players wanted: lots of tournaments, lots of variety and great software," said Daniel Negreanu. "I'm very excited about joining Team PokerStars. The organisation seems like the perfect fit for me and I'm glad they feel the same way." The Toronto native left school early to pursue his dream of becoming a professional poker player and officially moved to Las Vegas at age 23. At the 1997 World Poker Finals at Foxwoods, Negreanu won back-to-back titles, earning himself the Best Player Award. He has since won three World Series of Poker bracelets, winning his first in 1998 (in the first WSOP event he had ever entered) at the age of 23, making him the youngest bracelet winner ever at that time. Negreanu has also been a dominant figure on the World Poker Tour, winning two titles and also boasting more top three finishes than any other player. A perennially popular player, Negreanu had been named the "Player of the Year," by the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour and Card Player magazine, as well as "Favorite Poker Player" by Card Player in February 2006. Negreanu has written over 100 articles for Card Player magazine, has a syndicated newspaper column in over 50 cities and also has a best selling book on the market entitled, "Hold'em Wisdom for All Players." For his second book, Daniel has assembled a team of ‘Superstar Contributors’ to write a book called, “Daniel Negreanu's Power Hold'em Strategy." He regularly plays against these contributors in televised tournaments and high stakes games including Late Night Poker, High Stakes Poker, the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament and Ultimate Poker Challenge (as a commentator and stand-in host). “Daniel embodies what poker and PokerStars are all about: enjoying the excitement and the challenge of poker,” said fellow Team PokerStars Player Barry Greenstein. “Daniel is a true ambassador of the sport and we welcome him to the Team as well as all of his players and fans from Full Contact Poker. We know they will enjoy the PokerStars experience.” Link to post Share on other sites
Bacon 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Yup, guess that makes it official then Posted on Hendonmob site.Canadian Poker Pro joins team of World Champions at 2007 World Series of Poker LONDON, UK, JUNE 11, 2007— PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, today announced that champion poker player Daniel Negreanu has decided to make PokerStars his new professional home. A legend for his ability to read players, spot the best action and mentor up-and-coming players, Negreanu will join Team PokerStars as its newest ambassador of the sport beloved by 50 million people worldwide. "I've enjoyed a long personal relationship with the folks at PokerStars since the company's founding in 2001 and have always felt as though PokerStars fully understood what players wanted: lots of tournaments, lots of variety and great software," said Daniel Negreanu. "I'm very excited about joining Team PokerStars. The organisation seems like the perfect fit for me and I'm glad they feel the same way." The Toronto native left school early to pursue his dream of becoming a professional poker player and officially moved to Las Vegas at age 23. At the 1997 World Poker Finals at Foxwoods, Negreanu won back-to-back titles, earning himself the Best Player Award. He has since won three World Series of Poker bracelets, winning his first in 1998 (in the first WSOP event he had ever entered) at the age of 23, making him the youngest bracelet winner ever at that time. Negreanu has also been a dominant figure on the World Poker Tour, winning two titles and also boasting more top three finishes than any other player. A perennially popular player, Negreanu had been named the "Player of the Year," by the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour and Card Player magazine, as well as "Favorite Poker Player" by Card Player in February 2006. Negreanu has written over 100 articles for Card Player magazine, has a syndicated newspaper column in over 50 cities and also has a best selling book on the market entitled, "Hold'em Wisdom for All Players." For his second book, Daniel has assembled a team of ‘Superstar Contributors’ to write a book called, “Daniel Negreanu's Power Hold'em Strategy." He regularly plays against these contributors in televised tournaments and high stakes games including Late Night Poker, High Stakes Poker, the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament and Ultimate Poker Challenge (as a commentator and stand-in host). “Daniel embodies what poker and PokerStars are all about: enjoying the excitement and the challenge of poker,” said fellow Team PokerStars Player Barry Greenstein. “Daniel is a true ambassador of the sport and we welcome him to the Team as well as all of his players and fans from Full Contact Poker. We know they will enjoy the PokerStars experience.” Link to post Share on other sites
GetSprung 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 FCP merchandise now 99% off! WOOHOO FIRE SALE! Link to post Share on other sites
Dogpatch 2 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 FCP merchandise now 99% off! WOOHOO FIRE SALE!Now it will be cooler than ever to have it though. Link to post Share on other sites
No_Neck 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 i hope that doesn't mean Info_bob is going to be out of a job. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 i hope that doesn't mean Info_bob is going to be out of a job.I kinda wonder what it means for the future of the forum in general, personally. From what I understand, the forum and naming rights were sold as part of the deal that made DN the nameplate of Full Contact (Online) Poker, so if Daniel and FCP's poker room are being migrated into the Pokerstars fold, what happens to the forum?It'll probably just keep going (albeit with brand spanking new P-stars banners and an upcoming tournament scroll) but that's obviously best-case. Remains to be seen, I guess...And yes, hopefully Bob gets to keep his job and becomes Lee Jones' right hand man or something. Link to post Share on other sites
GetSprung 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Now it will be cooler than ever to have it though.And to think I was going to ask Daniel to bring me an FCP hat when I spoke to him. Damnit...missed my opportunity.Bob should replace Lee Jones as overall awesome Poker Room Manager over at Stars. I'd vote for that. Link to post Share on other sites
telescop 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I kinda wonder what it means for the future of the forum in general, personally. From what I understand, the forum and naming rights were sold as part of the deal that made DN the nameplate of Full Contact (Online) Poker, so if Daniel and FCP's poker room are being migrated into the Pokerstars fold, what happens to the forum?It'll probably just keep going (albeit with brand spanking new P-stars banners and an upcoming tournament scroll) but that's obviously best-case. Remains to be seen, I guess...And yes, hopefully Bob gets to keep his job and becomes Lee Jones' right hand man or something.Did you not see the part in the announcement about the website name and forum or do you just not believe it? Link to post Share on other sites
Governator 54 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Don't worry the site is here to stay as well as the forum and our promotions. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Did you not see the part in the announcement about the website name and forum or do you just not believe it?Didn't see it, I guess. Oops.*Edit* Actually, I still don't see it in the announcement posted in this thread, maybe I'm blind? Or maybe I just haven't seen the annoucement you're talking aboot. Link to post Share on other sites
Governator 54 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Didn't see it, I guess. Oops.*Edit* Actually, I still don't see it in the announcement posted in this thread, maybe I'm blind? Or maybe I just haven't seen the annoucement you're talking aboot.The FCP Official Announcement is in the Stickied Topics as well on fullcontactpoker.com's home page. Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 The FCP Official Announcement is in the Stickied Topics as well on fullcontactpoker.com's home page.Yup, see that now, thanks Gov. <grin> Link to post Share on other sites
Snamuh 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Don't worry the site is here to stay as well as the forum and our promotions.Good! Link to post Share on other sites
Actuary 3 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 you mean Stars will be even jucier?cool Link to post Share on other sites
theresa113 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Here is the link:Annoucement Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 It is my prediction that in keeping with the Brand Negreanu Endorsement curse, that pokerstars will close to us customers within 6 months...Seriously, though, grats DN.. pokerstars is a smart move, and pretty much the only one, knowing how you feel about some of FTP's management.... weill there be a DN protege 3 on Jokerstars? Link to post Share on other sites
WKTSWAY 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 weill there be a DN protege 3 on Jokerstars?That's what it says in the stickied post... Link to post Share on other sites
BigDMcGee 3,355 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 That's what it says in the stickied post...yeah, I suppose I should have read it closer, I lost interest after the first couple paragraphs.. Link to post Share on other sites
Miguel McHarris 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 It is my prediction that in keeping with the Brand Negreanu Endorsement curse, that pokerstars will close to us customers within 6 months...Seriously, though, grats DN.. pokerstars is a smart move, and pretty much the only one, knowing how you feel about some of FTP's management.... weill there be a DN protege 3 on Jokerstars?They never did catch that Anthrax guy. (wah wahhhhhhhhh) Link to post Share on other sites
000Cedric000 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 From Cardplayer.com:Daniel Negreanu Joins Team PokerStarsPokerStars Lands One of the Most Marketable Players AroundPokerStars has landed one of the biggest sharks in the poker industry. Today, it announced that it signed Daniel Negreanu as a member of Team PokerStars.“I've enjoyed a long personal relationship with the folks at PokerStars since the company's founding in 2001 and have always felt as though PokerStars fully understood what players wanted: lots of tournaments, lots of variety and great software,'' said Daniel Negreanu though a press release. “I'm very excited about joining Team PokerStars. The organization seems like the perfect fit for me and I'm glad they feel the same way.”A press conference is set to take place at the Rio at 11 a.m. PT.He joins 18 other players, which includes three of the last four World Series of Poker champions (Greg Raymer, Joe Hachem and Chris Moneymaker), tournament and high stakes superstar Barry Greenstein, Humberto Brenes, Steve Paul-Ambrose, Vanessa Rousso, former WSOP champ Tom McEvoy, among others.Negreanu, who recently left the job as spokesman for Full Contact Poker, will be bringing his protégé promotion over with him. More details should emerge from the press conference. Check back to CardPlayer.com later today for more details. A spokesman for PokerStars said Negreanu is a perfect fit for the company. He said before Negreanu was offered a contract, marketing studies was done in all of it’s’ markets, and event the folks at PokerStars were surprised to learn that Negreanu’s image and personality tested the same in all the markets: People simply like him.http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/article/9024 Link to post Share on other sites
delphi12 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 For those of you that still believe that Daniel "sold" FCP to a third party, I think this whole thing proves that never really did happen. Daniel has always been and always was the sole owner of FCP and tried to take on the big boys, but lost. it was a valliant attempt. Link to post Share on other sites
Derswick 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 For those of you that still believe that Daniel "sold" FCP to a third party, I think this whole thing proves that never really did happen. Daniel has always been and always was the sole owner of FCP and tried to take on the big boys, but lost. it was a valliant attempt.I suppose the fact that they refer to him as:Negreanu, who recently left the job as spokesman for Full Contact Poker, will be bringing his protégé promotion over with him. More details should emerge from the press conference. Check back to CardPlayer.com later today for more details. means nothing? Link to post Share on other sites
fxchase10 0 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 FCP merchandise now 99% off! WOOHOO FIRE SALE!Where is this said firesale? Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Where is this said firesale?It was a joke, there is no merchandise firesale. Link to post Share on other sites
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