Beyond a doubt huge amounts of people want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice guys" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he won two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they might improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
