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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of individuals strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition earnings added up to more than 4.4 million dollars and he captured two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 events. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.