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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he captured 2 immensely admired 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 Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in more than one hundred competitions. He's notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.