Literally countless of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming players" of the game. Even though "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 game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they can 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 hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.