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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he won two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they can boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.