No Joke, countless of players strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more well known "great guys" of the game. Even though "nice" is associated with their names when you are at a poker table it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he attained two highly respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was chosen Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk to his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his complete life time winnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 events. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" due to his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.