A Couple of of Poker’s Charming Pros
Literally millions of individuals strive to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "nice pros" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he attained two highly 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 decency to talk with his admirers about how they might improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening 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 quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.
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