Paul Magriel

Paul Magriel
Nickname(s)X-22; Button
BornPaul David Magriel, Jr.
(1946-07-01)July 1, 1946
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 2018(2018-03-05) (aged 71)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)None
Money finish(es)8
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
683, 2010
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)2

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.