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4 of Poker’s Nice Guys

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No Joke, countless of individuals strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP 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 even still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they can boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in well over one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.

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