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No Joke, millions of individuals are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "nice pros" of poker. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they could boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

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