4 of Poker’s Nice Guys

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Literally millions and millions of individuals strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming players" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 highly admired 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 appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk with his admirers about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.