Literally millions and millions of individuals are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "charming pros" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected 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 game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he captured two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.