Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he came away with two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they could advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.
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