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Literally millions and millions of people want to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of poker. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he captured two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to talk to his admirers about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.