Chris Moneymaker is one of the biggest names in the history of poker. That’s largely thanks to him winning the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP)—because he was the first to do so by qualifying online. Moneymaker, who was working as an accountant at the time, entered an online satellite tournament for just $86, won it, and went on to nab the WSOP Main Event’s grand prize of over $2.5 million.
Because of his improbable victory, Moneymaker ignited the early 2000s poker boom. That’s a legacy he continues to uphold today through his work with America’s Card Room.