Paul Magriel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Paul Magriel

American backgammon and poker player

Date of Birth: 01-Jul-1946

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, United States

Date of Death: 05-Mar-2018

Profession: writer, chess player, poker player, backgammon player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Paul David Magriel Jr.
(pronounced Ma-grill) (July 1, 1946 – March 5, 2018) was an American professional backgammon player, poker player, and author based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Magriel became New York State Junior Chess Champion (January 1967) at the age of 20, while a student at New York University.