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Literally millions of individuals are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "great pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated 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 competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he attained two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they might advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.