Literally millions of individuals are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during 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 life time winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.