4 of Poker’s Charming Pros

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Literally countless of players strive to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice guys" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with 2 highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

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

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.