4 of Poker’s Great Guys
No Joke, millions of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice guys" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his competition winnings amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.