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December
Written by Cordell.
Posted in: Poker
No Joke, millions of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming players" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament payouts added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he won two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak to his fans about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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