4 of Poker’s Great Pros

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Beyond a doubt huge amounts of individuals strive to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "nice pros" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is 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 2006, his life time winnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.