Literally millions and millions of individuals want to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they might boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 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 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.