Beyond a doubt millions of individuals want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "great pros" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his competition winnings amounted to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with 2 highly admired 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 appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
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