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Beyond a doubt countless of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more well known "nice guys" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he came away with two immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk with his admirers about how they could improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

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

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that's poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.