Beyond a doubt huge amounts of players are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on four of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of poker. Despite the fact that "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 game!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his tournament earnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he attained 2 highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they could boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His success has allowed him to make an educational poker video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his total life earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in more than 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss cards fast enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tournament winnings exceeded $5 million.