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Literally millions of individuals want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming guys" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his competition payouts added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he won 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they could advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.