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No Joke, countless of people want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "charming players" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts added up to more than four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred 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 brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in more than one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games 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 almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.