Beyond a doubt millions and millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice players" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he attained two highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in more than 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
