Chris Brian Moneymaker was launched into super stardom when he won the World Series of Poker in 2003. He entered this tournament with a measly $40 and turned it into 2.5 million. His story is any poker players dream. Before becoming a professional poker player, Chris was making an average living. He was an accountant only making about $40,000 a year. Moneymaker�s life changed within a matter of days and he even gave a healthy amount of his winnings to charity. Many people say luck is what took Chris to the top, others disagree. Chris Moneymaker is a very courteous player who respects all who play. Chris has been playing poker since he was a small child. His grandmother taught him many things about the game and the players he may come across while playing. He had been practicing for the 2003 World Series of Poker his whole life, without even realizing it. Chris Moneymaker is the poker industries darling and proves anyone with a true passion for poker can make it big.