Bergstrom's Casino Gambling Bets

William Lee Bergstrom was a gambler known for placing the largest bet in casino gambling history at the time. In 1980, he arrived at Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas with $777,000 in cash, placed it on the Don't Pass line in craps, and won. He returned in March 1984 and won again with a $538,000 bet. In November 1984, he placed a $1,000,000 bet but lost. He committed suicide shortly after.

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