Buy euros – the single currency is finished - Telegraph

Buy euros – the single currency is finished - Telegraph: "Rather than work hard, live within his means and save for the future, a dissolute student decided to invent a system for beating the bank at roulette. After months of experimentation with betting patterns, his quest bore fruit: a foolproof way of creating riches – or so he thought.

The problem was, in order to exploit his genius a bankroll was required. At this point, a credulous father was inveigled into the scheme. Suspending disbelief, the hapless parent signed a six-figure cheque and wished his son good fortune as the boy left for Las Vegas.

After a few days with no contact, Dad started to fret and sent the lad a tentative message: “How are we doing?” No reply.
A week later, he tried again, only this time was rather more panicky: “What’s happening?” Still no reply.

Finally, the desperate man sent an ultimatum: “Get in touch – or else!”"