Beyond a doubt millions of people are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "nice guys" of poker. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament payouts amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected 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 appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk with his admirers about how they could advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in poker and between 2000 to 2004 he finished in the money in well over 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.