Beyond a doubt millions of people strive to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more well known "charming guys" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he won 2 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 appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak with his admirers about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he ranked in the money in well over one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.