4 of Poker’s Charming Players
Literally millions of players strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "charming guys" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his competition winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he came away with two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.