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Literally countless of players strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of poker. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they might improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.