Chris Moneymaker Quotes

A collection of quotes by Chris Moneymaker.

Chris Moneymaker is an American professional poker player. Born on November 21, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia, he gained worldwide fame by winning the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event. Moneymaker's victory, which was his first live poker tournament, is often credited with sparking the poker boom of the early 2000s. His win, coupled with his relatable "everyman" persona, helped popularize the game and attract a new generation of players. Moneymaker continues to be involved in the poker community and has had several notable tournament finishes since his historic win.

I used to sports gamble a lot and I was getting killed on th

I used to sports gamble a lot and I was getting killed on that but then I found poker and really enjoyed it. But it was a hobby more than anything else. I played it every day but only on pretty small stakes.

Chris Moneymaker


But I want people to understand that poker's not all glamoro

But I want people to understand that poker's not all glamorous, it's not all being on TV and making tons of money. It's a hard life. It's a lot of travel. It's a lot of weird hours.

Chris Moneymaker

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