Four of Poker’s Great Pros

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No Joke, millions of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great players" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney payouts added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he attained 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.

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