William Lee Bergstrom's Gambling Tragedy

William Lee Bergstrom's Gambling Tragedy

William Lee Bergstrom, a renowned gambler, placed the largest bet in casino gambling history at the time, amounting to $777,000. He won and returned several years later, only to win again. However, on his third bet of a million dollars, he lost. He subsequently committed suicide shortly after.

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