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No Joke, millions of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he captured two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker 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 Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
