Four of Poker’s Charming Players
Literally millions of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming pros" of the game. Although "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 put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in more than 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "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 five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.
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