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Literally millions of players strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Although "nice" is associated 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 competition payouts added up to more than four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over one hundred competitions. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that's poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.