4 of Poker’s Charming Players
Literally countless of players strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "charming guys" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts added up to more than 4.4 million dollars and he came away with two highly admired 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 chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they might boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he ranked in the money in well over 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.