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After losing 50,000 francs on roulette in the Monte Carlo casino, Charles Deville Wells, switches briefly to cards and wins back his losses. He then returns to the roulette tables and wins half a million francs, breaking the bank in the process. His exploit will inspire the popular music hall song, The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo.
After losing 50,000 francs on roulette in the Monte Carlo casino, Charles Deville Wells, switches briefly to cards and wins back his losses. He then returns to the roulette tables and wins half a million francs, breaking the bank in the process. His exploit will inspire the popular music hall song, The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo.