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Literally huge amounts of individuals are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "great guys" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament payouts amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he captured 2 immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they will be able to improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.