Long before online gambling was introduced, certain individuals were already making history in the Las Vegas outskirts. Some are known for their unsurpassed skills. Others, for their unbelievable bets and what the things that they did for gambling’s sake. Due to these their names are forever remembered in the gambling world.
William Lee Bergstrom – Bergstrom is a famous high roller player. Upon hearing that he could bet any amount at Ben Binion’s casino, he appeared at the casino with two suitcases. The first suitcase contained $777,000 and the other one was left empty. It was actually reserved for his winnings. Betting on a dice game, Bergstrom won his money back. Yet, the $777,000 bet was not his last. His betting spree continued, with amounts ranging $90,000 to $590,000. However, with a sudden turn of events, he lost his one million bet. Several months after, he committed suicide. Ironically, the incident has nothing to do with losing the bet. Rather, it was more of a romantic problem that he was unable to resolve.
Brian Molony - A young banking employee, a bright future was waiting for Molony. Smart and very efficient, Molony is one of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s trusted guys. However, his gambling habits eventually brought him down. He stole more or less C$10M.
Indeed, these are the people that shaped the gambling industry. Even with the onset of online gambling, their names will never be easily forgotten.
