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June
Written by Tyrese.
Posted in: Poker
Beyond a doubt huge amounts of people are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming players" of poker. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he attained 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 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk with his fans about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in more than one hundred events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a particularly bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.
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