Literally millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "nice guys" 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" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he won 2 highly 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 chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has 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 exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.
