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Literally countless of individuals are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more well known "great guys" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he captured two highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.
