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

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his competition payouts added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with 2 immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that's poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.