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Literally countless of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "great players" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts amounted to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he won two highly respected 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 chosen Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 events. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Chris has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.