Did Chris Moneymaker Change His Name?

Nearly 20 years after the poker boom erupted, Moneymaker has now come out and revealed that his real name is, in fact, Christopher Bryan Smith. Smith won his seat on PokerStars. Smith had a career as an accountant.

What is Chris Moneymaker real last name?

Christopher Bryan Moneymaker (born November 21, 1975) is an American poker player who won the Main Event at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Did Chris Moneymaker Get Lucky?

When he qualified for the Main Event, Chris wasn't a professional player. He was a full-time, stay-at-home accountant with a passion for the game. There is no doubt that his run in the Main Event was very lucky, but that can be said for every Main Event winner.

Marcus Vance

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