Literally countless of players want to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he won two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.