Focus On Chris Moneymaker
The whole world watched Chris Moneymaker as he turned a $40
online entry fee into an astonishing $2.5 million dollars by
winning the World Series of Poker and as you may have guessed,
knocked out some pretty substantial players along the way.
An accountant who graduated from the University of Tennessee,
Chris Moneymaker wanted to play poker but will have never
dreamed he would get a golden opportunity like this. After
winning his way to the World Series of Poker from the PokerStars
website, Chris could not have imagined what kind of instant fame
he would earn after winning the tournament.
Maybe he was still in such shock from the win at Poker Stars he
didn't realise the likelihood that he would be a viable
contender at the World Series Of Poker. Not only was Chris a
possible challenger, he was also a tough opponent and proving as
much to the others at the final table.
If people were amazed when he made it to the final table, they
would have been bowled over with shock when Chris Moneymaker
became the 2003 World Series of Poker Champion.
He gained the instant respect of those who played with him in
the tournament and always made everyone feel it was worth his
time to stop and enjoy a little conversation. He is an overall
nice guy who is playing it smart right now with his winnings and
has just launched "Money Maker Gaming" which looks set to be a
big hit. The website offers an online assortment of gifts and
apparel for gaming enthusiasts.
Though many poker professionals insist it was definitely his
good luck that put him into instant "stardom," skill is
certainly keeping him there. In 2004, Chris came in second at
the Bay 101 Shooting Stars World Poker Tour Event which shows
his poker skills are still very much intact.