Literally millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "great pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
