Chris Moneymaker is a professional poker player, speaker, and 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion whose historic victory changed poker forever. A recreational poker player at the time, Chris famously turned an $86 online satellite entry into a $2.5 million payday on poker’s biggest stage — a moment that sparked the global poker boom known as the “Moneymaker Effect.” Born in Atlanta and now residing in Nashville, Chris has spent more than two decades competing in major tournaments around the world while helping grow the game of poker both online and live. His major career accomplishments include winning the 2003 WSOP Main Event, multiple deep runs and titles across major poker tours, and victories on the Triton Poker Series. Through his blog and content, Chris shares firsthand stories from the felt, poker strategy, tournament experiences, travel, mindset, and his perspective on the ever-evolving world of poker.