A Couple of of Poker’s Great Pros
No Joke, millions of people strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "great pros" of poker. Granted "nice" is connected with their names when you are playing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In Two Thousand and Four, his competition winnings added up to in excess of 4.4 million dollars and he captured 2 highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He even still has the humility to talk with his admirers about how they might boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His success has lead to him making an educational video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co holding a tournament poker show for Fox TV. As of 2005, his complete life earnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is one of the most active players in poker and from 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of one hundred events. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad loss. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has won 5 World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes 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 playing cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.
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