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David Nahmad

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David Nahmad is a Lebanese-born art dealer and businessman, born in 1947 in Beirut, who is better known in the wider world for the international Nahmad family art gallery network than for competitive gaming. He is the 1996 World Backgammon Championship winner, held in Monte Carlo, and has long been known within the backgammon community for placing substantial wagers on the game alongside his tournament play.

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Birth Year
1947 1
Nationality
Lebanese 1
Career Highlight
1996 World Backgammon Championship winner, known for wagering large sums of money on the game. 1
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1. Wikipedia, David Nahmad
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  • opening sentence
    David Nahmad (born 1947) is a Lebanese billionaire and former fine art dealer.
  • Personal life section, backgammon sentence
    He is the 1996 Backgammon World Champion and is known for betting large amounts of money on the game.
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