Literally millions and millions of people strive to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his competition earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 immensely 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 Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they might advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.