05
February
Written by Michelle.
Posted in: Poker
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No Joke, countless of individuals are trying to be the next "star" in poker, but here is a short list of four of the more noteworthy "great pros" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are sitting accross the table from them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings added up to in the region of $4.4 million and he came away with 2 immensely admired awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In February 2006 he was chosen Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. He still has the decency to speak with his fans about how they will be able to advance their own game.
Howard Lederer
Called "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an educational poker video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and co hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. 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 poker and between Two Thousand to 2004 he placed in the money in excess of 100 competitions. He is notorious for saying "yeah baby" during poker games and also coined the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of 2006, his life time winnings are almost 6 million dollars.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins happening in 2003. Chris has the alias "Jesus" as a result of his characteristic long hair and beard, that, and along with his ability to throw cards quick enough to cut through bananas and pickles. As of 2005 his total poker tourney earnings exceeded five million dollars.
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