No Joke, countless of people strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming players" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney payouts amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they can improve 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 educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in professional poker and from 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.