Beyond a doubt millions of individuals strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "charming players" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings 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 February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of 100 tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.