A business man from Brazil headed to Uruguay and stopped at the casino for a bit of pleasure. What seemed like a foolish wager turned into a fortune at a roulette table at Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino. At one time or another we’ve all contemplated putting “it all” on a single number but on January 3rd, Pedro Grendene Bartelle did just that having placed a $35,000 bet on #32. Sure enough, it hit and paid $3.5 million!
Pedro appeared pretty confident as friends recorded the gamble. Who knew the president of a shoe company was such a baller? The footwear industry certainly does pay. His company, Grendene, was founded in 1971 and has become the third largest shoe company in the Latin American market today.
The video shows the chips stacked on the table, a delay as the wheel spins and a roaring crowd when it lands on 32. The winner huddles up with his buddies in a celebratory group hug.
The casino is home to over 500 slots and a range of casino games. The hotel, restaurants and nightlife are on the property including the St. Tropez restaurant, where a celebrity or two have been spotted.
I have to wonder how many $35K bets he placed and whether or not he wagered his winnings. Have you ever witnessed a huge win at a casino? Better yet, have you ever been the big winner? Please share your stories.
Source:
'2017's luckiest man: Casino punter shows off in front of his friends by betting $35,000 on a single roulette spin - and winning $3.5M when his number comes in', Valerie Edwards, dailymail.co.uk, January 15, 2017