Literally huge amounts of individuals are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "nice pros" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them 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 earnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational 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 time winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.