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Literally huge amounts of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming guys" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney earnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he came away with two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they could boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

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

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He's notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that's poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

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