07
December
Written by Darwin.
Posted in: Poker
Beyond a doubt millions of players are trying to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more famous "great pros" of the game. Although "nice" is connected with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his tournament winnings amounted to in the region of 4.4 million dollars and he captured two immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tournament Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the humility to talk to his admirers about how they can boost their own game.
Howard Lederer
Known as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make 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 exceed 2.7 million dollars.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is one of the most active players in professional poker and between Two Thousand to Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in well over one hundred tournaments. He’s notorious for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad defeat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned 5 WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.
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