I've heard that story, though I always kind of thought it sounded like bullshit.... | Hacker News

Hacker Timesnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		tombert 7 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What being ripped off taught me I've heard that story, though I always kind of thought it sounded like bullshit. Obviously I have no way to prove that, I guess I'm just usually skeptical of gamblers bragging about their big winnings. But yeah, even if it is true, then it's hardly a good lesson. "CEO took all remaining money to Vegas" isn't exactly something to idolize.

		help

limbero 5 days ago | [–]

Seems to be true-ish:

> "The $27,000 wasn't decisive, but it was an omen that things would get better," Smith said about the gamble

> After his blackjack win, Smith was able to raise another $11 million, the magazine reported.

[1] https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/fred-smith-fedex-blackjack...

qup 6 days ago | [–]

27k isn't big winnings in the gambling world.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact