No Joke, millions of players are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice pros" 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 removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament payouts amounted to more than $4.4 million and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they could boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional 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. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over 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 especially bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
