[Chancellor Palpatine]

The problem with your scenario is that all the people he gambled with weren't keeping records of his wins and losses, and then pumping them to the press in an effort to discredit him.

[Bluntpoint]

I can't put my finger on it, but I think you too, Palpatine, have a dark secret.

Please let it not be connected with livestock.

[OldFriend]

If you want your actions to be kept secret......you have a problem.