Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1901 — Wins $10,500 at a Single Roll. [ARTICLE]

Wins $10,500 at a Single Roll.

Winning the largest single wager ever made against roulette in New York City Michael Meagher on one roll of the ball took >10,500 from the Savoy club. He had placed >3OO upon the number “1." When he won he became anxious to force Louis Ludlam, the club proprietor, to quit and laid the entire >10,500 on the red. Ludlam refused the wager and said the house was closed for the night.