Literally millions and millions of players want to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he came away with two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.