The whole world was wary Chris Moneymaker as he turned a forty dollars on-line entry charge into an astonishing 2.5 million in cash by winning the World Series of Poker and as you will have figured, knocked out some very big contenders along the way.

An accountant who graduated from the University of Tennessee, Chris Moneymaker wanted to take part in poker but never conceived he could get a golden opportunity like this. After winning his way to the World Series of Poker from the PokerStars website, Chris could not have dreamed what form of immediate acknowledgment he would accumulate at the end of winning the tourney.

Possibly he was still in such astonishment from the win at Poker Stars he didn’t acknowledge the expectation that he would be a credible candidate at the World Series Of Poker. Not only was Chris a probable contender, he was in addition a firm competitor and certifying as much to the numerous individuals at the finishing table.

If people were alarmed when he made it to the last table, they would’ve been blown away when Chris Moneymaker became the 2003 World Series of Poker Champion.

He acquired the immediate courtesy of those who participated with him in the tournament and always made each person feel it was worth his time to stop and enjoy a quick chatter. He is an average nice player who is playing it keenly for the moment with his winnings and has just established "Money Maker Gaming" which looks set to be a large hit. The site provides an online array of gifts and clothes for games supporters.

Although plenty of poker champions allege it was certainly his good luck that put him into immediate "stardom," talent is definitely keeping him there. In 2004, Chris came in 2nd at the Bay 101 Shooting Stars World Poker Tour Event which illustrates that his poker expertise are still perfectly substantial.