Literally millions of people are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great players" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament earnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he attained 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk 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 also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
