This is something of a twist on the usual theme of gambling that ends badly. It goes so well for him that he makes a career of it. The only downside, of course, is that we aren't faced with a strong conflict, which is what makes stories compelling and keeps the reader reading! You can read about the importance of conflict in this article. We hope that is a helpful tip for future stories. Good luck and keep writing!
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