No Joke, millions and millions of players want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "charming players" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he won two highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad defeat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.