No Joke, countless of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice pros" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he came away with two 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 appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he finished in the money in well over one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
