4 of Poker’s Charming Players

Literally huge amounts of individuals want to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great pros" of poker. Even though "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 2004, his competition earnings amounted to more than $4.4 million and he won 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost 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 called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in well over one hundred competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with 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 WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.

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