Four of Poker’s Great Guys
Posted in Poker on 04/23/2016 08:21 am by Lilly
Literally millions and millions of individuals strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "charming pros" of poker. Although "nice" is connected 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 tournament earnings added up to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he attained two immensely admired 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 named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 events. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with two of his successes coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded five million dollars.