No Joke, millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "great pros" of poker. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts amounted to more than $4.4 million and he won 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they might advance 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 educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than 100 tournaments. 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 beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.
