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“The Gambler” Kenny Rogers Passes Away at 81; Leaves Enduring Poker Legacy

On Friday, March 20, legendary musician Kenny Rogers passed away from natural causes at the age of 81. The three-time Grammy Award winner’s career spanned six decades and saw him release 65 albums and sell more than 165 million records.

Rogers also had a special connection to the poker world thanks to one of his songs that imparted the wisdom – “You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em.”

“The Gambler series has always held a special place in my heart."

Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013, Rogers had 24 No.