Moneymaker Launches WSOP 2026 YouTube Vlog Series
The 2003 Main Event champion documents his Las Vegas summer as an ACR Poker ambassador.
2003 WSOP Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker has launched a YouTube vlog series documenting his full 2026 World Series of Poker summer in Las Vegas, according to Card Player.
Why It Matters
Moneymaker's 2003 online-to-live run — he satellited in via PokerStars for $86 and won $2.5 million — is widely credited with triggering the first poker boom, making him one of the sport's most bankable storytellers. His move onto YouTube extends that cultural reach into a format that drives significant traffic and new player acquisition for poker brands. As an ACR Poker pro, his content will carry implicit brand exposure for Americas Cardroom throughout the series. For recreational players and poker fans, the vlog format offers behind-the-scenes WSOP access that televised coverage doesn't provide.
Context
The WSOP runs annually through the summer in Las Vegas, attracting thousands of players from around the world across dozens of bracelet events. Moneymaker has remained one of poker's most recognisable ambassadors since his 2003 victory and has held a sponsorship role with ACR Poker. As of June 2026, YouTube continues to be the dominant platform for long-form poker content, with channels like PokerStars and individual player vlogs accumulating millions of views.
What's Next
Viewers can follow the series on Moneymaker's YouTube channel as he competes and commentates through the 2026 WSOP schedule. The series' traction — measured in subscribers and views — will indicate whether ACR Poker's ambassador strategy translates into meaningful audience growth.
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