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Literally millions of people strive to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming players" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to more than $4.4 million and he captured two highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.