No Joke, millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.
