No Joke, millions and millions of players strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "great guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them 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 came away with 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they could advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. 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 tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.