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No Joke, millions of individuals strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of poker. Although "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 game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts added up to more than 4.4 million dollars and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they can advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro 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 Two Thousand and Five, his total life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.