Literally millions of people strive to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "charming players" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to more than 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they could boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.