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Beyond a doubt huge amounts of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice players" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition 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 speak to his fans about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.