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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of individuals want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "charming players" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he won two highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk with his admirers about how they might advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. 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 defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.