4 of Poker’s Nice Guys
Posted in Poker on 07/27/2023 05:25 pm by Shelby
Literally countless of players want to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "nice guys" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have put you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tourney winnings added up to in excess of $4.4 million and he came away with two highly admired awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they could improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand and 2004 he finished in the money in excess of 100 events. He’s noted for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when alluding to a especially bad defeat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his wins coming in 2003. Has the alias "Jesus" due to his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to toss cards quick enough to cut through pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament winnings exceeded five million dollars.