Literally millions and millions of players want to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "nice players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected 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 named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel 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 accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.