4 of Poker’s Great Pros

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Literally countless of individuals are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "great guys" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.