Did you know that we've launched a Pick 3 fantasy competition, where you could win a $30K package to play in the WSOP Super Main Event in The Bahamas this December?Â
Chris Moneymaker did, and he's just drafted his three-player team well in advance of the deadline, which is Thursday, December 4, at 11am ET.Â
Who did he pick?Â
Well, he's ignored our dark horses and gone for some straight-out heavy hitters. Â
Watch the video at the top of this article to see who he picked — or read on for the full breakdown.
Keep in mind, this might not be Moneymaker’s final team. You can edit and re-save your team as many times as you like before the deadline on December 4, at 11am ET. At that time, teams will be locked.Â
Up until then we'll be adding new players to the draft list as they're confirmed for the event, and you can tinker to your heart's content.
Chris Moneymaker is hoping to win his way to Paradise in the Pick 3 competition. Moneymaker's Pick 3 side
- Martin Jacobson
The 2014 WSOP Main Event winner is the first name on Moneymaker’s team, and with over $18 million in winnings across almost exclusively NLHE events, it's one we imagine will feature in a lot of other drafts. Last December, Jacobson was enjoying a deep run in the WPT World Championship. He's swapping Vegas for The Bahamas this winter and will be looking to add to the four cashes he's already secured on Paradise Island at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure. - Ryan Riess
Moneymaker likes his Main Event winners – and who can blame him? Riess won the Main Event in 2013, the year before Jacobson, and has gone on to record a total of over $16 million in tournament winnings. Riess enjoyed a deep run in the 2023 Flip & Go event at Paradise, and if he can mix his obvious NLHE skills with the ability to win his flips again, he could be a very smart pick.
 - Jonathan Little
Another no-limit crusher, Little is closing in on $10 million in tournament winnings, to add to the millions he's helped his PokerCoaching.com students win.
You can't argue with the pedigree of Moneymaker's team, but is it, dare we say, a bit too obvious? There are plenty of players who might be flying more under the radar but are coming into Paradise with a lot of momentum.Â
Think you can outpick Moneymaker? Click the image below to make your selections. You’ve got until Thursday, December 4, at 11am ET to lock them in.
