Literally countless of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "great players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from 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 more than 4.4 million dollars and he came away with 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they might advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.