Beyond a doubt millions and millions of people want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming players" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition winnings amounted to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he attained 2 highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they can boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and from Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in more than one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.