Chris Moneymaker on board with Americas Cardroom after PokerStars exit

by Mrinal Gujare Posted on 05 Feb, 2021

Poker pro Chris Moneymaker became a star when he won the 2003 WSOP Main Event and $2.5 million in prize money. The latest news reports about the poker powerhouse state that he is on board as a pro with Americas Cardroom. The platform is an US-themed online poker site which was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San José, Costa Rica. Furthermore, Chris Moneymaker signing-up with Americas Cardroom hasn’t surprised anyone as he exited PokerStars in December 2020. A tweet shared by Moneymaker stated how he ended his 17 year long association with the poker platform. 

Check out the tweet by Chris Moneymaker:

After 17 years as a PokerStars Ambassador, today we say farewell to @CMONEYMAKER.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for PokerStars, the game of poker & the industry. Without you, who knows where we would all be today, we can’t thank you enough.
Farewell, but not goodbye. pic.twitter.com/1EW9FOTWrJ

— PokerStars (@PokerStars) December 31, 2020

It was widely reported that PokerStars is revamping its marketing strategy. The brands newly formed marketing strategies led to some poker stalwarts cutting ties with the platform. Apart from Moneymaker, Celina Lin and Muska Sethi also bid adieu to PokerStars. The die-hard fans of Chris Moneymaker were reportedly upset with PokerStars and also made their displeasure known on social media. Celina Lin also shared a tweet about her exit from PokerStars after almost a decade.

Check out Celina Lin’s tweet:

I will start by saying to @pokerstars & all the amazing ppl I have met & worked with over the years. I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to travel the, play & call it work.

2021 let’s hope for more freedom, more adventures & more quality time with our ♥️ ones pic.twitter.com/WBnn1r7wUq

— Celina Lin (@CelinaLin) January 6, 2021

ALSO READ: PokerStars Ends Their Association With Chris Moneymaker After 17 Years

Coming back to Americas Cardroom, the flagship online poker platform has established its presence using an offshore license in the United States market. The online poker platform from Winning Poker Network’s (WPN) hood is surely making headlines. The online poker room’s collaboration with poker heavyweight Chris Moneymaker is expected to be a profitable step for the brand. As per news reports, in a promotional video, Moneymaker stated, “You guessed it, I’m a new pro at Americas Cardroom.” The poker champion also added, “I’m really proud to join the team and looking forward to working with you guys,” he added, calling it “the fastest online poker internet site in the world.” Moneymaker as the new brand ambassador for Americas Cardroom also reportedly commented on the platform’s $8 million Venom Final Table in a livestream on Twitch.

ALSO READ: Celina Lin bids adieu to PokerStars after a decade long association

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