Literally millions of people are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he won two highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they can advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and from 2000 and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded $5 million.