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Literally huge amounts of people want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "nice pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney payouts added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he won 2 highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional 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 surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, 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 tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.