No Joke, countless of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to more than $4.4 million and he attained 2 highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they might improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he finished in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.
January 20th, 2024
Zayne
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