No Joke, millions of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker 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. He still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he finished in the money in more than one hundred competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.