No Joke, countless of individuals want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice players" of the game. Granted "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 competition payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he attained two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.