Literally countless of individuals are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "great players" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he finished in the money in more than one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.