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Beyond a doubt countless of players want to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming pros" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney earnings added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.