Literally millions of individuals want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming players" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely respected awards in the WSOP 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 Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.