Yet another milestone for Chris moorman1Moorman (pictured). The most decorated member of the PocketFives community just passed $12 million in tracked online tournament winnings. He is the only player in the history of PocketFives to hit $10 million and has another $4 million in live cashes according to the Hendon Mob. We caught up with the Brit to talk about his latest claim to fame.

PocketFives: How does it feel to hit $12 million? Do these milestones blend together at this point?

Chris Moorman: I had been aware of that target for a while even though I’m still $3 million off the next badge PocketFives offers. It was nice to get over the line with my first win of 2015, which had been a while coming.

PocketFives: You’ve had a few five-figure scores already in 2015 and one win, as you mentioned. Why is getting that first win of the year so important?

Chris Moorman: Just like everybody else, I set targets each year and it’s pretty hard to achieve them without winning anything. As a tournament poker player, there is nothing better than that winning feeling, so to experience it sooner rather than later is important for morale and to show that the work you are putting into improving your game is paying off.

PocketFives: We saw you cashed in an event at the Aussie Millions. Tell us about your trip.

Chris Moorman: The Aussie Millions is a really fun tournament series with a more relaxed attitude among players than other stops. I have very fond memories of the place because it was where I made my first major live final table back in 2011. Overall, I think the tournament series is softer than most, as it is a long trip for pros to make so soon after the PCA. Also, there is so much going on outside of the casino, which ensures a fun trip no matter what happens at the tables.

PocketFives: Have you checked out the 2015 WSOP schedule?

Chris Moorman: Yes and it has made me excited for the World Series already. I think the extra chips that players will get this year will have a hugely positive impact in events such as the $1Ks and $1,500s. Also, I’m liking the look of the new $1K Hyper and $5K Turbo events. I’m thinking I can use my run good to ship my first bracelet in one of those for sure.

PocketFives: There has been a ton of debate on this topic, so we wanted to ask you about it. Would you rather have a $10 million guaranteed first place prize in the WSOP Main Event or 1,000 places paid outand a first place prize around $8 million?

Chris Moorman: Normally in a poker tournament, I would be all for a bigger payout for first. With a tournament such as the WSOP Main Event, with so much up top anyway, I think it is important to spread the prize pool more evenly because a min-cash is so important to such a high percentage of players in it.

PocketFives: What poker player should we look out for this year?

Chris Moorman: I feel like my good friend Rick Trigg (TheClaimeer) is going to build on his 2014 PocketFives Yearly PLB win and make a big splash in live poker at some point this year.

Congrats to Chris moorman1 Moorman on passing $12 million in online winnings!

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