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4 of Poker’s Charming Players
Beyond a doubt millions of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more well known "nice guys" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament winnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time 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 one hundred competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.