Beyond a doubt countless of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result 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 Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.