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The whole world was wary Chris Moneymaker as he turned a $40 cyber entry expense into an astounding 2.5 million in cash by winning the World Series of Poker and as you would have concluded, knocked out some highly significant gamblers along the way.

An accountant who graduated from the University of Tennessee, Chris Moneymaker wished to take part in poker but never thought he would get a golden opportunity like this. After winning his way to the World Series of Poker from the PokerStars internet site, Chris could not have believe what type of instant acknowledgment he would earn following winning the games.

Possibly he was still in such amazement from the win at Poker Stars he did not recognize the probability that he would be a credible contender at the World Series Of Poker. Not only was Chris a probable adversary, he was additionally a strong player and declaring as much to the other players at the final table.

If people were astounded when he made it to the final table, they would have been astounded when Chris Moneymaker became the 2003 World Series of Poker Champion.

He achieved the immediate respect of those who played with him in the event and continuously made every player feel it was worth his time to stop and appreciate a tiny bit of chatter. He is an all-out nice fellow who is playing it smart right now with his earnings and has just opened "Money Maker Gaming" which looks set to be a big hit. The internet site puts forth an internet selection of gifts and clothing for gaming fanatics.

Though a lot of poker champions argue it was purely his good fortune that put him into instant "stardom," skill is surely retaining him there. In 2004, Chris came in second at the Bay 101 Shooting Stars World Poker Tour Event which shows that his poker expertise are still abundantly competent.