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Meaning
The quote says that where you sit at the table affects how much control you have in a hand. If you act later, you can use that advantage to play more starting hands and put more pressure on other players before the flop.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Daniel Negreanu
Canadian professional poker player
Daniel Negreanu is a Canadian professional poker player. He is known for his success in major tournament poker, including eight World Series of Poker bracelets and two World Poker Tour championship titles. In 2014, Global Poker Index named him the best poker player of the previous decade. His reputation comes from sustained high-level results in the game, and his name has become closely associated with elite tournament play.
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