First 2006 WSOP Bracelet Winner

Chris Gros was the first person to win a bracelet at the 2006 World Series of Poker in the $500 buy-in Casino Employees event.

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Wed, June 28th, 2006

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  • In 1857, Prince Charles III of Monaco decided to introduce gambling to his Mediterranean principality to boost its finances.
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