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Literally countless of individuals strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "great players" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney winnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational poker 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 complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "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 captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.