Four of Poker’s Nice Players
Beyond a doubt millions and millions of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice pros" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.