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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of people are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming pros" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they could advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad loss. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark 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 poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.