Aruba – September 25–28, 2025
The Moneymaker Tour is proud to celebrate Chuck Poole, the winner of our Pub Poker Promotion at O’Shea’s in downtown West Palm, Florida, who turned a local pub victory into a dream trip to the Caribbean.
Pub Poker Champion Earns Aruba Dream
Poole’s win at O’Shea’s secured him the grand prize package, including round trip airfare to Aruba, hotel accommodations at the Hilton Aruba, travel spending money, and a $1,700 seat into the Moneymaker Tour Main Event at The Casino Aruba, part of the Caribbean Poker Series.
Chuck’s win at O’Shea’s earned him a complete Aruba package, including:
Round-trip airfare to Aruba
Hotel accommodations for 4 nights
Invitation to the open bar player pool party
A $1,700 seat into the Moneymaker Tour Main Event at The Casino Aruba, part of the Caribbean Poker Series
Living the Dream in Aruba
Now, Chuck is making headlines of his own. On Day 1A, he bagged an impressive 736,000 in chips, finishing as the chip leader heading into the next stage of the $300,000 GTD Main Event at Hilton Aruba’s Casino.
Player and Partner Reactions
Chuck reflected on what the journey has meant to him:
“Winning the tournament was an unforgettable experience. The energy at the tables and the camaraderie among players made it truly special. Earning the trip to Aruba and a seat in the Moneymaker Main Event is the opportunity of a lifetime and I cannot wait to represent and test my skills on that stage.” — Chuck Poole
The event was hosted at Maurice Costigan’s pub, which partnered with the Moneymaker Tour to make this special promotion possible.
“We had a fantastic, successful event partnering with the Moneymaker Tour. The local poker community turned out and are still talking about it. Looking forward to Aruba.” — Maurice Costigan, Owner of O’Shea’s
The Moneymaker Spirit
Just like Chris Moneymaker’s famous run from an amateur qualifier to World Champion, Chuck’s story embodies what the Moneymaker Tour is all about, giving everyday players a chance to take their shot on poker’s biggest stages.
With a chip stack building in Aruba, the question now is simple:
Will Chuck Poole become the next great Moneymaker story?
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Chuck Poole’s story is a reminder of what makes the Moneymaker Tour special, creating opportunities for players of all backgrounds to take their shot.
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The Moneymaker Tour
The Moneymaker Tour continues to show why it is one of the fastest-growing tours in the game, combining world-class tournament action with experiences that bring fans closer to poker’s legends.
About Chris Moneymaker
Chris Moneymaker is an American poker player who won the Main Event at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP). His victory was groundbreaking because he was the first amateur to win the championship after qualifying through an inexpensive online satellite. The press has referred to the surge of new players and global interest that followed as the “Moneymaker Effect.”
About The Casino Aruba at Hilton
The Casino Aruba at Hilton offers premier gaming, dining, and entertainment in the heart of Palm Beach. Its poker room welcomes players from around the world during the Caribbean Poker Series and has become an international destination for the Moneymaker Tour.
About the Caribbean Poker Series
The Caribbean Poker Series brings together players from around the world to compete in one of the most exciting poker destinations on the globe. Hosted at The Casino Aruba at Hilton, the series features a wide range of events and generous guarantees, combining world-class poker with the unmatched atmosphere of the Caribbean.
Contacts
Dyanna Lopez
Marketing and Communications
Moneymaker Tour
dyanna@moneymakerpt.com
