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Beyond a doubt countless of people strive to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk to his admirers about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of 100 events. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.