Literally millions and millions of players want to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short rundown on 4 of the more well known "nice players" of poker. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are playing them it’s "no more Mr. Nice guy" up until they have removed you out of the game!
Daniel Negreanu
In 2004, his competition earnings added up to in excess of four and a half million dollars and he captured 2 highly respected awards in the World Series of Poker Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Competition Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was named Card Player’s Favourite Poker Player. Daniel even still has the humility to talk with his fans about how they can improve their own game.
Howard Lederer
Referred to as "The Professor" and brother of fellow poker pro Annie Duke. His achievements have allowed him to make an instructional video called "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also holding a tournament poker show for Fox. As of 2005, his complete life time winnings surpass $2.7 million.
Scotty Nguyen
Scott is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he ranked in the money in well over 100 competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker games and also credited with the phrase "that’s poker baby" when referring to a especially bad beat. As of Two Thousand and Six, his career earnings are almost $6 million.
Chris Ferguson
Chris has captured 5 World Series of Poker titles with two of his wins coming in Two Thousand and Three. Chris 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 pickles and bananas. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tourney earnings exceeded $5 million.