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No Joke, huge amounts of players 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. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament winnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he won 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to talk with his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting 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 one of the most active players in poker and between 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.