Four of Poker’s Great Pros
No Joke, millions of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming guys" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he captured two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother 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 Two Thousand and Five, his total life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.
