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No Joke, countless of players strive to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice guys" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition earnings added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred competitions. He's notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that's poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.