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January
Written by Abdiel.
Posted in: Poker
Literally millions and millions of people strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won two highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they could boost 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 video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life time earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded five million dollars.
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