Sam Marks

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Sam Marks
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Sam Marks after winning 2022 GNT
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Sam Marks is an American North American champion bridge player and an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) Grand Life Master.

Contents

Bridge accomplishments

Wins

Runners-up

Personal life

Sam lives in Atlanta with his wife, Lisa. Sam owns and runs the Bridge Club of Atlanta.

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References

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  2. "Wernher Open Pairs Winners". American Contract Bridge League. 2005-07-27. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
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  4. "NABC Winners - by Name". American Contract Bridge League. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2022-07-20.