Beyond a doubt millions of people strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice players" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament payouts added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he won two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
