Four of Poker’s Charming Guys
Friday, 19. January 2024
Beyond a doubt millions and millions of individuals strive to be the next "big thing" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more famous "great players" of poker. Despite the fact that "nice" is connected with their names when you are facing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition winnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he captured 2 highly admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February Two Thousand and Six he was named Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. He even still has the decency to talk to his fans about how they will be able to improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have lead to him making an instructional poker 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 time earnings exceed $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scotty is 1 of the busiest players in poker and between 2000 to 2004 he placed in the money in well over 100 tournaments. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad loss. As of 2006, his career winnings are just about six million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has earned five WSOP titles with 2 of his successes happening in Two Thousand and Three. Has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, along with his ability to toss playing cards fast enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total live poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.
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