Literally millions and millions of players strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of the game. Although "nice" is connected 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 Two Thousand and Four, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker 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 decency to speak with his admirers about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 to 2004 he finished in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.