Literally countless of individuals want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "charming pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament payouts amounted to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he captured two immensely respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.