Chris Moneymaker is a professional poker player from the United States, best known for winning the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. His victory is often credited with popularizing poker in the early 2000s, leading to a surge in interest in the game. Moneymaker qualified for the tournament through an online poker site, which was a novel concept at the time. Before his poker success, Moneymaker worked as an accountant. His win at the WSOP earned him $2.5 million and made him a household name in the poker community. He has since become a prominent figure in the world of professional poker, participating in various tournaments and events.