“And, incidentally, I’ve met people even in my small town who have made their living gaming - and I don’t hang out with a particularly racy crowd, believe me. You have to have the discipline (no drinking or participating in the casino life) and the mathematical/statistical ability to predict and interpret.”
The machines are programmed for you to lose. No way is his income legit.
Of course they are. But he was obviously brilliant and had a high rate of success against the odds. However, the casinos didn’t ban him (as they might have done with others) because he was a big, consistent gambler who brought in others through his success. That’s why they were always comping him - he was sort of like advertisement.
His winnings have been supported by tax and casino records. His income was legitimate...it’s what he did with it and where he sent it that needs to be looked at.