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Beyond a doubt countless of players want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it's "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tournament payouts added up to more than $4.4 million and he captured 2 immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player's Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they can improve their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 competitions. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined 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 earned five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.