Four of Poker’s Nice Guys
Literally countless of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "nice pros" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he attained two highly 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 chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.
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