A Couple of of Poker’s Charming Pros
by Carmelo on Monday, July 13th, 2009
Beyond a doubt millions of people want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "nice pros" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to more than $4.4 million and he won 2 highly 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 Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he ranked in the money in well over one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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