No Joke, millions and millions of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "nice players" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament earnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 highly 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 appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
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