Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing C***”

Daniel Negreanu

Following a firestorm this past week covered extensively by Gambling911.com in which poker pro Daniel Negreanu was quoted as calling his fellow pro and UB.com representative Annie Duke a “f***ing c***” during an interview with a British poker news site, Negreanu has apologized for his ill-advised remarks.

Reaction throughout the poker community has been one of outrage since the incident was first publicized.

From the HBombPoker Blog:

Although he did make an effort by making that appology, I'm not sure if it changes anything. Does it take away or lessen the hurt that Annie and her family felt? I guess only Annie can answer that one! I do believe however, that it will take some time for Daniel to repair the damage that he did to his own reputation! I just don't think that one appology can make it all go away. I'm sure there are some people that would say that an appology isn't enough! I am one of those people. I do respect Daniel as a poker player because he is one of the world's best and so is Annie!

Ms. Duke was noticeably upset about the matter as many friends offered up support via her Twitter page.

Another blogger lashed out at PokerStars, for whom Negreanu represents, and questioned why its female pros haven’t spoken up in regard to Negreanu’s comments.

From The Poker Lawyer Blogspot:

All I can say is "shame on Daniel" and PokerStars and I wish more people felt the same.

Doyle Brunson “The Texas Dolly” was quick to weigh in on the comments, pointing out that Negreanu had denied making such a comment to the reporter in question, however, he did acknowledge referring to Duke as a “f**ing c***” in the past.

Ace King, Gambling911.com

Submitted by C Costigan on Mon, 08/23/2010 - 16:03
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Re: Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing ...

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 08:35 — Guest
Negreanu's vulgar, disreprespectful, language toward Annie Duke is Highly Offensive. It will not be forgotten. I have lost all respectful for Negreanu. He has disgraced the poker community. He has disgraced pokerstars. Negreanu's has no class. I will boycott pokerstars until he is removed representing it. Boycott anything involving Negreanu, as he is nothing but an arrogant, abusive, toilet mouth.

Re: Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing ...

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 20:35 — Guest
Do any of the commenters standing up for Annie have any understanding of what she's like as a person or a poker player? A quick Google search will bring up countless instances where this woman has acted obnoxiously and in such a way as to allow the most reasonable of people to question her playing integrity. She sounds like a nasty piece of work and, frankly, could be called a lot worse than a "f***ing c***". And what is the furore over the use of the word "c***"? So it's an offensive word - so what? Oh no, you were offended. Honestly, whatever happened to sticks and stones. captprotein

Re: Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing ...

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 06:02 — Guest
Duke's brand shill Ultimate Bet sux big time. Flush them down the toilet, then down the river.

Re: Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing ...

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 05:09 — Guest
I agree with the second comment, Who Cares, the guy is a poker player who hates another poker player! What I don't like is people coming out against PokerStars, when Annie represents Ultimate Bet, the most notorious cheating pokersite on the web! I would much rather be called a bad name than have my money stolen!

Re: Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing ...

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 08:34 — Guest
Who fuckin cares, he said it. People now see his true colours, move on. fuck he is a poker player. Like his opinion on ANYTHING matters. Shit since 2004 he shouldn't even be considered a poker player. Every time i see him on TV he loses. Has he won ANYTHING since the player of the year, i think 2004? He is a nothing/nobody. Why people put these degenerates on pedestals cause they play POKER...ridiculous!

Re: Daniel Negreanu Sorry For Calling Annie Duke A “F***ing ...

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 07:34 — Guest
If by Apology, are we being referred to the quick conversation between Daniel Negreanu and Kimberly Lansing on August 21, 2010? If curious, go look it up on YouTube.com. It's posted by TheWPT and entitled "Kimberly Lansing and Daniel Negreanu at the Legends of Poker". To save you time, his "Apology" begins about 2 minutes, 35 seconds in. In my opinion, apologies are quickly negated when immediately preceeded by the word "If". Inclusion of a preceding "If" turns an apology insincere and presumes that the target audience is somehow at fault. His approach to expression of regret is therefore, suspect at BEST. He did make an effort, but likely the only effort made was towards a hastily convened attempt at damage control through sound bite. By definition, there was never an apology made. If I am missing the correct "Apology", please direct me to the proper reference. -BoogaChai a.k.a. David Topazian