4 of Poker’s Charming Guys
Beyond a doubt countless of people are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming guys" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he attained 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 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk 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 video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.