Four of Poker’s Charming Pros

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Literally millions of players are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.