Beyond a doubt millions of individuals strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "great guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely admired 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 Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has 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 Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
