Literally millions of people want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more well known "charming guys" of the game. Even though "nice" is connected with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tourney payouts amounted to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 highly 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 named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he ranked in the money in more than 100 competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.