Literally millions and millions of individuals want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice players" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he attained 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.
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