In Don Malarkey's book, "Easy Company Soldier", he tells of a gambling incident...Don has a talent for gambling. Borrowed some money from a buddy,
gambled with it. Think it was around $60. (Going from memory here, too lazy to look it up in the book) When the game was over, he gave his buddy his $60 back, along with half the winnings...amounted to $6,000 for his buddy.
Keep in mind...these were 1940's dollars...$6K would buy a house.
Just another reason I like, respect, and admire Don. Feel very fortunate to have met him.
On the other hand, I once got a phone call from my honorary nephew...he $3,200 in hock to a bookie. Said he'd have to pay the guy off by selling his motorcyle. I told him to sell the motorcycle. Sure, I could have bailed him out, but I wanted him to learn that gambling is a business, and he shouldn't be in that business.
The lesson partially took. He stays away from bookies and casinos. He claims that when he plays pool for money, he's not gambling. On that, he could be right...
