Beyond a doubt huge amounts of people want to be the next "big-time thing" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming guys" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his competition payouts amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he won two 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 decency to speak to his admirers about how they might boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life winnings surpass $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and from Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a particularly bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his life time winnings are almost $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to throw playing cards fast enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.