4 of Poker’s Great Players
Beyond a doubt millions of players strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "nice players" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney earnings added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he attained 2 highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they could boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational 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
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in well over 100 competitions. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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