Literally millions of individuals want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "great guys" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they might boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional 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 exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.