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No Joke, millions and millions of people are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "charming players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He's notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that's poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.