No Joke, huge amounts of players strive to be the next "huge thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more noteworthy "nice players" of the game. Despite the fact that "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In 2004, his tourney winnings amounted to in excess of $4.4 million and he captured 2 immensely 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 appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to speak with his fans about how they will be able to boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

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

Scotty Nguyen

Scott is 1 of the busiest players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he placed in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his career earnings are just about 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Chris has the nickname "Jesus" because of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total live poker tourney winnings exceeded 5 million dollars.