Chris Moneymaker Turns $15K Into Almost $215K in Single OSS XL Event

Moneymaker as Epitome of Bankroll Management

Chris Moneymaker didn’t have much luck during the month-long OSS XL series, yet his losses remained quite modest — all thanks to strict bankroll management. He fired only a single bullet in most tournaments, and when he did re-enter, he limited himself to one or two attempts, including the events with the lowest buy-ins for him.

Even considering that Moneymaker rarely reached ITM and his winnings were modest for the most part, he spent only around $120,000 on the OSS XL series — roughly ten times his average buy-in.

Yes, Moneymaker had to weather some losses before securing two major scores in the OSS XL — but the discipline he demonstrated in managing his bankroll certainly deserves immense respect.

So, let’s finally talk about his success on OSS XL.

Two Scores to Finish OSS XL in Style

Over the final days of the series, Moneymaker was finally rewarded for his efforts in two waves.

Firstly, he reached the final table of the OSS XL Phil’s Nosebleeds – $25K NLH with 51 entrants, finishing 6th for $78,285.

Secondly, he won OSSXL Phil’s Nodebleeds – $15K NLH with 49 entrants, taking a huge $214,987 prize.

In both tournaments, Moneymaker fired a single bullet to secure a significant score — but the $15K event result proved the most meaningful for him, largely because he battled heads-up against the younger, yet equally legendary, Alex “OutFoxenYou” Foxen.

The victory over him was so sweet that Moneymaker even let himself celebrated it publicly on X/Twitter, posting:

By the way, judging by the screenshot posted on social media, he played this tournament while at a casino — likely at his Moneymaker Tour, which took place in Aruba from September 17th to 27th, 2026.