No Joke, millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won two immensely admired 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 appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they could advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker 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 1 of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
