Literally millions and millions of players strive to be the next "mega star" in poker, but here is a short list of 4 of the more noteworthy "nice guys" of the game. Granted "nice" is associated with their names when you are facing them it is "no more Mr. Nice guy" until they have put you out of the competition!

Daniel Negreanu

In Two Thousand and Four, his competition winnings amounted to more than four and a half million dollars and he came away with two immensely respected awards in the WSOP Player of the Year and Cardplayer Magazine’s Tourney Player of the Year. In Feb 2006 he was appointed Card Player’s Preferred Poker Player. Daniel even still has the decency to speak to his admirers about how they can boost their own game.

Howard Lederer

Referred to as "The Professor" and sibling of fellow poker professional Annie Duke. His accomplishments have lead to him making an instructional video named "Secrets of No Limit Hold’em" and also hosting a tournament poker show for Fox. As of Two Thousand and Five, his total life time earnings surpass 2.7 million dollars.

Scotty Nguyen

Scotty is 1 of the most active players in professional poker and between 2000 and Two Thousand and Four he finished in the money in excess of one hundred competitions. He is noted for saying "yeah baby" throughout poker matches and also coined the term "that’s poker baby" when referring to a exceptionally bad beat. As of 2006, his career winnings are almost 6 million dollars.

Chris Ferguson

Chris has won five World Series of Poker titles with 2 of his successes happening in 2003. Has the nickname "Jesus" as a result of his trademark long hair and beard, and is able to throw playing cards quick enough to slice through bananas and pickles. As of Two Thousand and Five his total poker tournament earnings exceeded 5 million dollars.