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Beyond a doubt countless of people are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament payouts added up to more than $4.4 million and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they can boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that's poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.