A Couple of of Poker’s Charming Guys

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Literally millions of players want to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk to his admirers about how they might boost 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 co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.