Literally countless of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he attained 2 immensely respected 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. Daniel even still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to boost 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 called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
