Literally millions of individuals are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "nice pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they might improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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