27
March
Written by Cordell.
Posted in: Poker
Beyond a doubt huge amounts of individuals are trying to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "great players" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life earnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in well over 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad loss. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.
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