Beyond a doubt millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "nice pros" of the game. Even though "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 put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he won 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 talk to his fans about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially 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 two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.
