Beyond a doubt millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more famous "great guys" of poker. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts amounted to more than 4.4 million dollars and he captured 2 highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 tournaments. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.