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Literally millions of individuals want to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated 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 tournament earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they could boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in more than one hundred events. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that's poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

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