Beyond a doubt countless of individuals are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more well known "charming players" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing 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 payouts added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he captured two immensely admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to speak to his admirers about how they will be able to advance their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have allowed him to make an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his total life time earnings exceed $2.7 million.

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is one of the busiest players in professional poker and between 2000 and 2004 he placed in the money in well over 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time earnings are just about $6 million.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five WSOP titles with 2 of his wins happening in 2003. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic 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 five million dollars.