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Ashley Revell Bets His Life Savings On A Single Roulette Spin, Find Out What Happen Next!
Even avid gamblers will wince at the story of Ashley Revell, the chancer who sold all of his possessions and bet his life savings on one single roulette spin.
With his daring wager in 2004, Ashley Revell, a daring gambler, became the center of attention. Revell, from Britain, chose to gamble with all that he claimed on a solitary twist of the roulette wheel in Las Vegas. Selling every one of his assets, including his vehicle, garments, and, surprisingly, a watch, he raised a great amount of $135,300.
Revell took the accumulated funds to the Plaza Hotel & Casino, where he put the entire sum on red during a live event. The serious second drew a group as the roulette wheel turned, deciding Revell’s destiny. The ball landed on Red 7 for him, which ensured his victory.
With $270,600, Revell quickly doubled his money and left the casino.
He became a symbol of high-stakes risk-taking in the gambling industry thanks to his daring gamble, which not only resulted in financial success but also widespread media attention.
Speaking to CNN about what was going through his head when it happened, he said: “It was just… pleading that I’d pick[ed] it and that it would come in red.
“Before I actually walked up to the wheel, I was thinking about putting it on black, and then suddenly the guy was spinning the ball around and all the Sky viewers said… they [had] voted that I should put it on red.
“So suddenly I just put it all on red.”
It was a daring move, and one that paid off because Revell doubled his money to £153,680 ($270,600).
He continued: “I was just pleading that it would come in and I’d get lucky this time.
“What I was really worried about was that I’d lose and my parents would be upset and my family would, you know, all my friends would be upset.
“So I was obviously just so happy when it came in.”
You can take a look at the heart-stopping moment below:
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The incredible feat was viewed around the world and was even the inspiration to another reality show – Red or Black.
At the time, Revell wisely walked away with the prize money and used it on an online poker company called Poker UTD.
Although this didn’t work out, he also spent some of the cash on a cross-Europe motorbike road-trip where he ended up meeting his future wife.
Safe to say that his tiny decision had a huge impact on his life.
So much so that 15 years after his big win, Revell returned to Las Vegas where the Plaza commemorated the win and its new single zero roulette table with a promotional free chip to players.
Revell even placed a ceremonial bet, although the stakes weren’t quite as high this time round.
Per KSNV News, he said: “I have said that the roulette spin at the Plaza was the most amazing moment of my life.
“Single 0 roulette wasn’t around back then. Clearly a lot has changed in gaming and at the Plaza. So, I am excited to return, and hopefully, we can all celebrate another successful roulette spin.”
