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A Couple of of Poker’s Great Players

Beyond a doubt huge amounts of individuals want to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "charming players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 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. He even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.