Beyond a doubt millions of players strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming pros" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during 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 just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw playing cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.
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