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Literally millions of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "nice guys" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional poker 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 winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that's poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.