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Literally huge amounts of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming 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 game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with two highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk 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 success has allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.