Literally countless of people are trying to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "charming players" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational poker video named "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 earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than one hundred events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.