Literally millions and millions of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Despite the fact that "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 added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he came away with 2 highly admired 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 named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional 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 time winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result 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 poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.
