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4 of Poker’s Nice Pros

Beyond a doubt millions of individuals strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney earnings added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he captured 2 immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they can boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.