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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of individuals want to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two highly admired 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 appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they might advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.