News Chris Moneymaker Brings His Take on Poker’s Biggest Stories to ACR Poker Players With New Weekly Newsletter Owen Gaines Owen Gaines is a professional poker player and author who has played an estimated ten million hands and written four poker strategy books. October 28, 2026 The Moneymaker Minute launches October 28, combining big winners, upcoming tournaments, personal picks and occasional giveaways in a weekly dose of poker news. Chris Moneymaker has spent more than two decades giving poker players reasons to believe that big things can happen at the tables. Now, the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event champion is turning his attention to something a little different: helping players keep up with the biggest stories, best opportunities and most interesting moments in the game. On Wednesday, October 28, ACR Poker will introduce The Moneymaker Minute, a new weekly newsletter featuring tournament results, standout player performances, upcoming events, community highlights and Moneymaker’s own observations about what’s worth watching. But don’t expect a routine rundown of tournament schedules and promotional announcements. The newsletter is designed to deliver the week’s poker highlights with the personality, humor and perspective of one of the game’s most recognizable figures. For players looking to stay informed without having to follow every tournament result or announcement, it’s an opportunity to get a weekly briefing from someone who knows a thing or two about making poker headlines. From Poker’s Biggest Stage to Players’ Inboxes Few players have a story quite like Chris Moneymaker. In 2003, the former accountant famously qualified for the WSOP Main Event through an online satellite before defeating Sammy Farha heads-up to claim the championship and $2.5 million. His victory helped fuel the online poker boom and inspired countless recreational players to take their own shots at poker’s biggest prizes. The phenomenon became known as the “Moneymaker Effect,” cementing his place in the game’s history. Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2019, Moneymaker has remained involved in competitive poker, including as an ACR Poker Pro. That experience gives his new newsletter an interesting foundation. Rather than simply sharing what happened over the previous seven days, Moneymaker can draw on his years in the game to spotlight the performances, stories and upcoming opportunities that catch his attention. And given his own journey from online satellite qualifier to world champion, it’s fitting that the newsletter will celebrate not only established names but also players making headlines with breakthrough victories and memorable tournament runs. Big Winners, Bigger Stories and Plenty of Personality One of the recurring features of The Moneymaker Minute will be its focus on notable poker accomplishments. The debut edition offers an early example, revisiting ACR Poker’s recent Dual Venom PKOs and celebrating the champions of two major tournaments. It also highlights a remarkable performance by Brazilian player Gabriel “kingqueensuited” Tavares, who captured back-to-back Sunday Banana titles in October for combined first-place winnings of more than $204,000. These are the kinds of stories that can get lost amid the constant stream of poker results. By bringing them together, the newsletter aims to recognize impressive performances while giving players a closer look at what’s happening across the ACR Poker community. The tone is another distinguishing feature. Moneymaker’s introduction promises a weekly poker briefing with “all the good stuff, none of the homework,” setting the stage for a mix of useful information, playful commentary and the occasional poker joke. It’s an approach that should feel familiar to anyone who has followed Moneymaker’s career, combining an appreciation for big moments with an enthusiasm for the everyday players who help make the game what it is. A Weekly Look at What’s Coming Next Of course, looking back at the week’s biggest winners is only part of the equation. The Moneymaker Minute will also focus on what’s ahead, helping readers discover upcoming tournaments, new promotions and opportunities worth considering. The first edition previews several major ACR Poker events, including the conclusion of the $650,000 guaranteed Halloween Mystery PKO series and the arrival of two new tournament offerings: The Quattro, featuring $75,000 in weekly guarantees, and the $1 million guaranteed Moneymaker Mystery PKO. Another section, titled “Don’t Punt This – My Pick of the Week,” gives Moneymaker room to draw attention to opportunities he finds particularly interesting. For the inaugural issue, that means a closer look at ACR Poker’s Bahamas satellites, which offer qualifying paths toward $30,000 WSOP Paradise packages. It’s a feature that could become one of the newsletter’s most distinctive elements, offering readers a window into what catches Moneymaker’s eye rather than simply presenting a list of upcoming events. Giveaways Add Something Extra to the First Edition There’s also an added incentive to check out the inaugural newsletter. To celebrate the launch, ACR Poker is including a $1 On-Demand tournament ticket for eligible newsletter recipients, giving them an opportunity to begin a qualifying journey toward a Bahamas package. The ticket can be used at the player’s convenience before its November 2 expiration date, subject to eligibility and applicable terms. While the inaugural giveaway provides an immediate reason to check out The Moneymaker Minute, the newsletter also leaves the door open for additional giveaways and special opportunities in future editions. The combination of poker news, personal recommendations and occasional rewards gives the new weekly feature several ways to keep readers engaged. Keeping the Poker Community Connected Beyond the tournament results and upcoming events, The Moneymaker Minute also places an emphasis on the people who make up the poker community. The first edition encourages readers to connect through ACR Poker’s Telegram channel, where players can follow news, community updates, stories and giveaways. That community focus is particularly appropriate for Moneymaker, whose 2003 victory remains one of poker’s most enduring examples of how an everyday player can achieve something extraordinary. More than 20 years later, the game continues to produce new champions, unexpected breakthroughs and stories worth sharing. With The Moneymaker Minute, ACR Poker is giving those stories another platform, while offering players a regular look at the events and opportunities still to come. The first edition arrives Wednesday, October 28, with new installments planned for every Wednesday afterward. The Moneymaker Minute will be sent automatically to ACR Poker players, with no separate newsletter sign-up required. It’s available exclusively to ACR Poker account holders, so anyone who wants to receive future editions will need an ACR Poker account. And while there’s no telling which players will make next week’s headlines, readers will now have another place to find out what caught Chris Moneymaker’s attention. For more information about ACR Poker and its upcoming tournaments, visit ACR Poker.