Literally millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney winnings added up to more than 4.4 million dollars and he attained two immensely admired 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 chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they could advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make 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 dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and between 2000 to 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.