Chris Moneymaker, an ACR ambassador and the 2003 WSOP Main Event Champion, shares some career highlights, the dangers of early success, and what he does to boost his game. He recalls past hands, biggest bluffs, and big scores and shares his daily mantra when he won the WSOP. Tune in to hear what Chris does to control his emotions and learn how the game has evolved over nearly two decades.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:                                                                                                              

• 00:00 – 30:00 – Why he left PokerStars, his experience with them, why he’s happy to be with ACR, tournament reminiscing, and some hand highlights.
• 30:00 – 45:00 – Final tabling, how he instinctually played, his daily mantra, hand histories, how he used to play, and his big bluff.
• 45:00 – 01:03:00 – What he wishes he could’ve done differently, how he got sponsored, why he joined ACR, his biggest score, and his marriage.
• 01:03:00 – 01:26:00 – Recounting his past big plays, what he thinks about early success, why he got complacent, and what he does to improve his game.
• 01:26:00 – 01:41:00 – Staying at home, being with his kids, what his schedule will be like, why there’s more money in sports betting, and sports cards.
• 01:41:00 – 02:10:00 – On having the button, having fun, skill, luck, when he plays and cashes in, controlling emotions, what he thinks of HUDs, and his favorite food.

3 Key Points

• Don’t get complacent.
• Study!
• Early success doesn’t guarantee continued success.

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Chris’ Twitter
• Chris’ Instagram
• Chris’ HendonMob