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Literally countless of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "great guys" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.