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The Bernard Lee Poker Show (5/4/21): Chris Moneymaker

By Bernard Lee
May 08, 2021

Chris Moneymaker

In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the Cardplayer Lifestyle Podcast Family, Bernard Lee announces the 14th anniversary of his renown poker show. He kicks off the celebration by interviewing the 2003 WSOP Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker. The former accountant from Tennessee discusses his new role as ambassador for the online poker site, America’s Cardroom. Chris discusses playing in low level buy-ins at the WSOP and interacting with poker fans. Chris recalls how he and his family dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.

0:00 Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as the show begins its 14th year on air. This week’s guest is the 2003 WSOP Main Event champion, Chris Moneymaker and latest ambassador for America’s Cardroom.
1:51 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Main Event had a record 2,482 entries creating prize pool of almost $8 million with 1st prize $1.26 million. The final table of six players which is led by Sonny Franco is set and will be played on May 18th at PokerGO Studio.
3:35 Joon Park wins the inaugural Lone Star Poker Series Main Event for $271,429 over a field that included 1818 entries.
5:46 Triton Poker Tables Ad
6:44 Bernard welcomes 2003 WSOP Main Event champion, Chris Moneymaker and latest ambassador for America’s Cardroom.
7:15 Chris joins The Bernard Lee Poker Show.  Chris wrote the forward to Bernard’s latest book, Poker Satellite Success.
11:04 Chris looks back over 18 years since he captured the 2003 WSOP Main Event.
13:50 Chris discusses poker mixed games.
19:24 Chris discusses playing in low level buy-ins at the WSOP and interacting with poker fans.
23:17 Chris recalls how he and his family dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.
30:02 RunGood Gear Ad
30:46 Bernard continues his interview with 2003 WSOP Main Event champion, Chris Moneymaker and latest ambassador for America’s Cardroom.
31:23 Chris recalls his years with PokerStars.com and how he became involved with America’s Cardroom and why he made the switch.
44:41 Chris discusses the huge tournaments, specifically Venom, on America’s Cardroom.
48:12 Chris talks about his future in poker and with America’s Cardroom.
51:06 Chris describes the games that America’s Cardroom offers including mixed games.
53:01 Chris foresees future events on America’s Cardroom.

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Bernard Lee is a professional poker player who has more than $2.5 million and ten titles since turning pro following his 13th finish in the 2005 WSOP Main Event. Recognized as “the voice of poker in New England” by Cardplayer.com, Lee is known worldwide as a poker media personality having written for ESPN.com, PokerNews, Card […]

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