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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.