Literally countless of players strive to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament earnings added up to more than 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
