Literally huge amounts of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament payouts amounted to more than $4.4 million and he captured two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.
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