Americas Cardroom Pros Alex Foxen and Chris Moneymaker captured attention during ESPN’s early episodes covering the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event. The Main Event drew 9,208 players and created an $85,634,400 prize pool, with $10 million reserved for the champion. The 2003 Main Event champion was eliminated during hand-for-hand play after encountering Antonio Vargas’ pocket aces. Moneymaker’s 2003 Main Event victory helped introduce televised poker to a larger audience and inspired many online players to pursue their own tournament opportunities. Foxen’s calculated call and Moneymaker’s dramatic exit gave Americas Cardroom visibility during two defining moments from ESPN’s early Main Event coverage.