Chris Moneymaker

ACR Nickname: Moneymaker

Chris Moneymaker is not just a catchy last name, it’s the name of a poker legend.

Born in Tennessee in 1975, he had no idea that his life would take a wild turn into the world of high-stakes poker. Chris worked as an accountant before he started playing online poker as a hobby. Little did he know, that hobby would change his life forever.

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His Cinderella story is one that will go down in poker history.

In 2003, Chris won his seat in the $10.000 buy-in World Series of Poker Main Event through an online satellite tournament for just $39. Yes, you read that right, $39! His Cinderella story is one that will go down in poker history. With a field of 839 players, Chris outlasted them all and became the WSOP Main Event champion, winning $2.5 million.

He inspired a new generation of players to try their hand at the game.

After his big win, Chris became a household name in the poker world. He inspired a new generation of players to try their hand at the game. Chris’s win was a turning point for online poker, proving that anyone could win, regardless of their background or bankroll.

His story is one that shows that anything is possible with hard work and a little bit of luck.

In addition to his poker career, Chris is a husband and father of two. He has used his winnings to provide for his family and live a comfortable life. His story is one that shows that anything is possible with hard work and a little bit of luck. He will forever be remembered as one of the all-time greats.

Biggest Wins

19-May-2003United States$ 10,000 World Championship Event
34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, Las Vegas
1st $2,500,000
03-Mar-2011United States$ 25,000 No Limit Hold'em
NBC National Heads-Up Championship 2011, Las Vegas
2nd $300,000
03-Aug-2023England$ 250,000 + 12,500 No Limit Hold'em - Luxon Invitational (Event #9)
Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London, London
5th $2,030,000
12-May-2024Montenegro$ 25,000 + 1,500 No Limit Hold'em - GG Million$ Live 8-Handed (Event #1)
Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro, Budva
1st $903,000
15-May-2024Montenegro$ 20,000 + 2,400 + 20,000 No Limit Hold'em - Mystery Bounty 7-Handed (Event #5)
Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Montenegro, Budva
3rd $311,000
12-Dec-2024Bahamas$ 25,000 + 1,000 WSOP Paradise Main Event (Bracelet Event #9)
World Series of Poker - WSOP Paradise, Paradise Island
10th $500,000

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