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Literally millions of players are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Even though "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 competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his competition earnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he came away with 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk with his admirers about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.