POKER Trivia: The Run of a Lifetime
Ever heard of Archie Karas? A Greek-American gambler, Karas is famous for pulling off the largest and longest documented winning streak in casino history, known simply as The Run.
In December 1992, Karas arrived in Las Vegas with just $50 in his pocket. Fast forward to 1995, and he turned a $10,000 loan into a staggering $40 million—all through his skills in poker, pool, and high-stakes gambling. But, like many legendary gamblers, his luck didn’t last, and he lost it all later that year.
Karas has often been compared to Nick the Greek, another famous gambler of Greek origin, and he’s been known to claim he gambled more money than anyone in history!