Bet Your Net Worth On Black… or Red… or Black…

September 29, 2005 By Jonathan Ping 3 Comments
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This is old news, but I just ran across it. Apparently Ashley Revell, a 32 year old from England, bet his entire net worth on a roulette spin… and won. And by net worth, I’m not just talking selling his stocks. He (supposedly) sold everything he owned – from his car to his underwear, and came up with $135,300. He changed his mind from black to red at the last second, swaying to the crowd’s preference… and walked away with $270,000 after tipping the dealer $600. Now you can spend your Friday dreaming about what you’d do if you doubled your net worth instantly with a spin of the wheel… As for me, I truly believe I’d be doing the exact same thing as I’m doing right now.

Now, if I’d won the Powerball Lotto, I’d be out shopping for my own small country!

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Last updated: August 5, 2006
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Comments

  1. Josh Dorkin says
    September 30, 2005 at 6:49 pm

    I remember hearing about this guy back in the day. It is amazing how ballsy/stupid – pick one depending upon the outcome – he was. I couldn’t believe that he just walked away after that. That was the most spectacular part of it all for me. Think if he could have doubled again . . . I guess that’s why I’m not at the casino doing it – the money would be gone for sure. . .

    Double down . . .okay, just once more . . . good for him!

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  2. Jack Turner says
    October 1, 2005 at 11:51 am

    Ok, now I wondering who the hell bought used his underwear?! But the guy is a lucky mofo!

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  3. clicclic says
    October 2, 2005 at 11:17 am

    Isn’t it in the casino’s best interests to have him win? Of course it is…

    Luck had nothing to do with it.

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