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Literally millions and millions of individuals want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "nice pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition winnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, 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 to 2004 he finished in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He's notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that's poker baby" when referring to a especially bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.