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Beyond a doubt countless of people strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "great pros" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with 2 highly respected 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 Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they could boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad loss. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.