4 of Poker’s Great Players
Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players want to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "nice players" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he won two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he finished in the money in more than one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.