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Beyond a doubt countless of people are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "great pros" of poker. Although "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 Two Thousand and Four, his competition payouts amounted to more than $4.4 million and he came away with 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he finished in the money in more than 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.