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Literally millions of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to more than $4.4 million and he won 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they could improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

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

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when referring to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.