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Literally millions and millions of people want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of poker. 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" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to in the region of $4.4 million and he won two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine's Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was appointed Card Player's Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk to 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 achievements have lead to him making an educational video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold'em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 to 2004 he ranked in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He's noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the phrase "that's poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.