Literally millions and millions of individuals are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great pros" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition payouts added up to in the region of four and a half million dollars and he captured two highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they could boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life time winnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and from 2000 to Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his life time winnings are just about 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five World Series of Poker titles with two of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.