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Beyond a doubt millions and millions of players are trying to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "great pros" of the game. Although "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the game!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament earnings added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he won 2 immensely respected awards in the WSOP 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 Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak with his admirers about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time earnings are just about six million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has captured five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards fast enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of 2005 his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.