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November
Written by Tyrese.
Posted in: Poker
Literally millions of individuals strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice pros" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney payouts amounted to more than $4.4 million and he captured two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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