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A Couple of of Poker’s Charming Pros

Literally millions and millions of individuals want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming pros" of the game. Although "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 removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to more than $4.4 million and he came away with 2 highly admired 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 Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they can advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "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 time winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.