Chris Gros

Chris Gros
Residence Henderson, NV
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es) 3
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

Chris Gros, a poker dealer Caesars Casino in Las Vegas, won a World Series of Poker bracelet at the 2006 $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em tournament.

Chris' winning hand was a 3 of clubs and a 4 of hearts, when the flop came up 3-3-8, he succeeded in getting his opponent to move all-in.[1] The 2006 Employee Championship was the largest employee only event in WSOP history.[1]

When Chris won, he says that his first thought was, "Oh my God, I don't have to worry about a mortgage payment for a looong time."[2] Upon thinking about it, Gros decided, "it would be silly to put money in the house when I can invest in other things-like poker."[2]

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
2006 $500 Casino Employees No Limit Hold'em $127,496

References

  1. 1 2 Nolan, Dolla (2006-06-28). "WSOP - Event 1: Chris Gros Wins First Event". Vegas Insider. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
  2. 1 2 Laukkanen, Owen (2006-06-28). "Chris Gros, Casino Employee, becomes Event Champion for the first time at the WSOP". Player Interviews. Pokerlisting. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
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