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February
Written by Natalia.
Posted in: Poker
Beyond a doubt countless of players want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more famous "great guys" of the game. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament earnings amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he attained two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they might advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life winnings exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards quick enough to slice through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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