4 of Poker’s Great Guys
Literally millions and millions of players strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "nice pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational 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 winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of 2006, his life time earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.
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