Beyond a doubt millions of players are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Although "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 competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts added up to more than $4.4 million and he attained 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
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