Beyond a doubt huge amounts of individuals are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more well known "nice guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to more than 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in more than one hundred competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.
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