Beyond a doubt countless of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "great guys" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they could advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.