Beyond a doubt millions of people are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming pros" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with 2 immensely respected 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 appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of one hundred events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic 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 live poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.
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