Chris Moneymaker can still grind. The 2003 WSOP Main Event champion announced on social media this weekend that he won the ACR Poker Hi5 10K 6-Max title, the latest in a steady run of online results since rejoining the ACR ambassador roster in 2020. Chris has been one of ACR's most active marquee names on the live and online schedules in 2026.
I am a @ACR_POKER hi5 champion. 10k 6 max.
Chris Moneymaker (@CMONEYMAKER)
The post was short and sweet, but it lands in a time of year when many pros mix in online volume while planning their summer live calendars. A single big online score rarely defines a resume of Chris's stature. He has held the WSOP bracelet that started the modern online-poker era for 23 years, and the 2003 win sparked the boom that built the modern industry. But it is a healthy data point for ACR's strategy of keeping legacy ambassadors visibly active.
The Hi5 10K 6-Max format is a straightforward test: short-handed tables increase the number of playable hands and force wider ranges, while higher buy-ins generally attract tougher regulars. That combination favours experienced tournament players who can adjust quickly, and Moneymaker has spent two decades doing exactly that on TV, on cash tables, and online.
Why a Moneymaker win matters for ACR
For ACR, results like this are useful marketing as much as result reporting. Having a recognisable champion post about an online win is a reminder that marquee names still register for the operator's flagship tournaments. The Hi5 series has been one of ACR's highest-volume promotional schedules of the year, and the operator has leaned on Moneymaker, Ebony Kenney, and others to put the series in front of their personal audiences.
Moneymaker also recently announced an appearance with Pat McAfee that drew widespread coverage in mainstream sports media. Combined with his ACR run, the next 60 days look like a deliberately busy stretch as he heads toward the 2026 WSOP. ACR Poker is licensed and regulated outside the US in select markets only. Always gamble responsibly. For help, visit the National Council on Problem Gambling or BeGambleAware.
