Literally millions and millions of individuals strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "nice players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.