A Couple of of Poker’s Charming Pros

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Beyond a doubt huge amounts of people strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice pros" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition earnings added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 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 chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in well over 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.