Literally huge amounts of individuals want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "nice pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament earnings amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he captured two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they could advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in more than 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.