No Joke, millions and millions of players want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "great players" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament payouts amounted to more than 4.4 million dollars and he won two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they might improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.
