The Moneymaker Effect & The Future of Poker in America

Chris Moneymaker was working as an accountant when he won a seat into the main event of the 2003 World Series of Poker through a $39 satellite tournament at the PokerStars online poker card room. Although largely unknown prior to the tournament, on day one of the tournament his skills caught the attention of professional sports handicapper Lou Diamond, who called Moneymaker his "dark horse to win the whole tournament."