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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.