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No Joke, millions of players strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "great pros" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making 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 earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that's poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.