The billionaire gambling king
JP McManus is known as Ireland’s billionaire racehorse owner and philanthropist — but behind the scenes, he built a reputation as one of the greatest high-stakes backgammon players the world has ever seen. 🎲💰 In 2012, McManus went head-to-head with U.S. billionaire Alec Gores in a three-day California backgammon marathon. The result? An astonishing $17.4 million win — and a fierce legal battle with the U.S. government over $5.2 million in withheld taxes. This documentary takes you inside the secret world of billionaire gambling: ✅ How JP McManus mastered the art of high-stakes backgammon ✅ The legendary California showdown that shook the gambling elite ✅ Why the U.S. courts ruled against him in a multimillion-dollar tax fight ✅ What makes backgammon more than just luck — and why McManus thrived under pressure From Monte Carlo hotel suites to courtroom showdowns, discover how a quiet Irishman became a legend of the board. 🔥 Backgammon. Billionaires. Big money. This is the untold story of JP McManus. #JPmcmanus #Backgammon #Billionaires #QuirkyDocs

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