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Literally millions and millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "great guys" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making 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 earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with 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 captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris 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 slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.