Four of Poker’s Charming Guys

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Beyond a doubt millions of people are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament winnings amounted to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he won 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 Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making 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 complete life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, 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" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.