Beyond a doubt huge amounts of players strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "great pros" 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" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he attained two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak to his fans about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in more than 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded $5 million.
January 30th, 2021
Everett
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