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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "great players" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have 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 Two Thousand and Five, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.