Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players want to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming players" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional 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 winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with 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 captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
