A Couple of of Poker’s Charming Guys

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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of individuals are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "charming pros" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video called "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 surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over one hundred events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.