An Internet qualifier named Chris Moneymaker, playing in his first face-to-face tournament, defeated a field of 800 to win the $2.5 million Championship Event in the World Series of Poker Saturday. "This is the sonic boom of poker," said World Series media director Nolan Dalla. "This means anyone in their home can become a poker player."

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