Las Vegas Sun

April 28, 2024

Stu Ungar, a 43-year-old professional gambler from Las Vegas, right, holds up his winning hand during the championship finals in the World Series of Poker, Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Las Vegas. Jack Binion, co-president and part owner of Binion's Horseshoe & Casino where the tournament was being held, watches Ungar after presenting him with his $1 million winnings.

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Stu Ungar, a 43-year-old professional gambler from Las Vegas, right, holds up his winning hand during the championship finals in the World Series of Poker, Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Las Vegas. Jack Binion, co-president and part owner of Binion's Horseshoe & Casino where the tournament was being held, watches Ungar after presenting him with his $1 million winnings.