4 of Poker’s Nice Guys
Posted in Poker on 04/12/2016 01:21 am by Lilly
Beyond a doubt millions of individuals strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "charming players" of poker. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he attained 2 immensely respected 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 named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they will be able to boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an instructional video named "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 one of the most active players in poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he placed in the money in excess of one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of 2006, his life time earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 WSOP titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.