Literally countless of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "great pros" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.