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No Joke, millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "great pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his competition earnings amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they could advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in more than 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.