4 of Poker’s Charming Pros
Literally millions of individuals strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "nice guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he won two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.