
The Gambler
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>Be high roller.
>Casinos all know you on sight.
>You're the man whose entourage is led by a fluffy pony.
>Her name is "Lucky" and ever since you met her, you've been on a winning streak.
>"Wucky wuv big bawx game!"
>She's pointing towards the huge Progressive Jackpot slots machine.
"Okay Lucky! Time for Huggies! then we play!"
>Give Lucky a gentle hug.
>"Wucky wuv daddeh!"
"Now hug daddy tight Lucky!"
>Pull handle.
>Win two million, three-hundred and fifty-seven thousand dollars, and some change.
>Somewhere, a pit boss gently weeps.
>Lucky squeals with glee at the pretty lights, even if she doesn't like the loud noises.
>Tell your assistant to put the voucher for your winnings in the secure suitcase, you'll be taking Lucky for a longer "walk".
>Lucky bobbles along happily among the confusion and chaos of a casino.
>Come around the high-stakes poker tables.
>"Daddeh! Daddeh! Fwuffy WEAWWY wan' pway wif' pahppah!"
>Wow, she's never been this excited before.
>You find an empty seat, and get dealed in.
>Texas Hold 'Em.
>Your deal? Ten of diamonds, queen of diamonds. Through years of practice your expression looks neutral.
>Lucky can't read cards, but she's vibrating in place.
>The flop: diamond king, seven of spades, ace of diamonds.
>Start of a royal flush.
>Here comes the river.
>Fluffy pony drowns.