Christopher Bryan Moneymaker is a professional poker player best known for winning the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Before his rise to poker fame, Moneymaker worked as an accountant in Tennessee. He earned a master's degree in accounting from the University of Tennessee and led a relatively quiet life until his unexpected breakthrough in the poker world.
In 2003, Moneymaker qualified for the WSOP Main Event through a $39 online satellite tournament. He went on to win the championship and take home $2.5 million. His victory is often credited with sparking the "poker boom" of the early 2000s, as it showcased how amateur players could compete with—and beat—seasoned professionals through online platforms.
Moneymaker was married at the time he won the 2003 WSOP. However, he divorced his first wife in 2004. According to Moneymaker, the dramatic change in lifestyle from being a stay-at-home accountant to a traveling professional poker player contributed to their separation. Although he made attempts to return to his old job in an effort to salvage the relationship, he ultimately realized he could not continue in that role.
The couple had a daughter, who was born just three months prior to his WSOP victory. Following their separation, Moneymaker stated in interviews that it was in the best interest of his daughter to remain with her stepfather. He has limited contact with her post-divorce.
In 2005, Moneymaker married Christina Wren, and the couple settled in Tennessee. Together, they have three children. Moneymaker has described his relationship with Christina as significant, particularly in light of their shared dedication to their children.
During and after his rise to fame, Moneymaker faced personal scrutiny, including unsubstantiated rumors about his private life. Some gossip suggested that his first marriage was already deteriorating before the 2003 WSOP, allegedly due to an extramarital affair. There were also claims that he married Christina in Las Vegas shortly after a separate controversial incident. However, there is no verified information confirming these accounts, and Moneymaker has generally refrained from discussing such personal matters publicly. Neither of his spouses has made formal statements to support or deny these speculations.
| Birth Date: | 11 Sep, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Presenter Tattoo artist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Pittsburgh |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American tattoo artist |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
