Literally countless of players are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming guys" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and from 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in more than 100 events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.