A gambler who betrayed his friend's trust

[Davidvictorson]

As fictional as the story may sound, we have characters like Kevin and Charles in real life. At the core of every human being is deep seated greed. Only few people have been able to subdue it while for others it shows up whenever the need arises. The takeaway from this story is that no matter how close you are with another person, even if had studied the game together, please each should place their bets separately.

[Maestro75]

Is this real or just a story?

From the way the story was told, it should be a fiction. But it is a good story for learning. There is nothing wrong in trusting a friend but you should know the type of friend he is first. Even when people want to pretend, they can not do it all through. There will always be that sign of betrayal from the beginning but you can choose to ignore it. Charles was a little bit careless with his trust for Kelvin. I said careless because no one bets that huge and then sleeps before the match. The anxiety from the betting alone will keep you awake and restless until you see the result.

[eightdots]

First of all, I wouldn't take a joint bet with anyone. Let's say I played and I fell into this situation. I would find Kelvin. First I would ask him why he did this. If he said he wouldn't give me the amount I won, I would sue him. That would be a great lesson. I shouldn't trust anyone that much. And I will say this. How does Kelvin fall asleep after betting so big? The story is fiction, but it can still happen to us. That's why we have to be careful.

[lionheart78]

If you were Charles what will you do after knowing where Kelvin ran away to with the money you both won.

Confront him and ask for my share.

Will you just let go,or you will go after him to get justice ?

It is good if he will give me my share of the money but if he doesn't give me my part then I will see him in court if I have enough evidence, if not then I might just let him go.

or how will you treat this issue.

I will treat the case delicately.

Is this real or just a story?

From the way the story was told, it should be a fiction.

 The story stated by @OP maybe fiction but things like that happens in real life.  Often times the people who will swindle us are those who we trusted the most, close friends and relatives.

[South Park]

Is this real or just a story?

Charles was foolish. How would he trust friend up to that extent? That is foolishness. We should not handle life with foolishness, bet separately.

Kelvin is now rich. If Charles is not rich, Kelvin may win anything brought up by Charles, except if Charles is rich and able to file a law suit with Kelvin. But even where is the evidence that they added money together to bet.

Agreed, there is a reason why it is never recommended to mix business and friendship, you may trust your friend but that does not mean that your friend is actually worth of your trust, so we must never mix the two, even loaning money to a friend is a risky proposition and whenever I have done it I have expressed to them that I do not expect to get my money back, but that I will not ever lend them any money again if I have not being repaid the previous loan.

[bekti3]

Is this real or just a story?

Charles was foolish. How would he trust friend up to that extent? That is foolishness. We should not handle life with foolishness, bet separately.

Kelvin is now rich. If Charles is not rich, Kelvin may win anything brought up by Charles, except if Charles is rich and able to file a law suit with Kelvin. But even where is the evidence that they added money together to bet.

Agreed, there is a reason why it is never recommended to mix business and friendship, you may trust your friend but that does not mean that your friend is actually worth of your trust, so we must never mix the two, even loaning money to a friend is a risky proposition and whenever I have done it I have expressed to them that I do not expect to get my money back, but that I will not ever lend them any money again if I have not being repaid the previous loan.

In terms of business vigilance is the main thing we can't mix just because we are close to someone because business is business.
We must be able to block this so that everything goes according to plan. Even if it is your own family, sometimes in this business you usually can't trust 100 percent because when you are given the freedom, everyone will become greedy.

[seleme]

So complicated, Charles should look for justice and find a solution to take his piece of cake. They predicted together and bet the similar amounts, Kelvin doesn't deserve living luxurious lifestyle without Charles. Thinking twice before making such decision is necessary since we can't choose friends who gonna lie or cheat us.

I do not know if Charles can go to court and sue Kevin for stealing the profit from their bet. It is hard to prove that Kevin stole the money since Kevin has the slip. All Charles can do is appeal to the good conscience of Kevin to give Charles what is due to Charles. Other than that, there is no legal way that he can get his money back.

Convincing Kelvin is the best shot for Charles in that situation since there is no concrete legal way to prove he cheated. Choosing friends and trusting the right person is the motto of the story, it may happen in any other case. Karma will do its job and Charles will find his own way to reach Kelvin's class, IMO.

[meser#]

Before reading the post i thought one of them stole money for gambling. And when read all story it's totally different story And its really annoying situation for Charles and if I were him i wouldn't play on his account. No matter what, the rate is obvious why should i played on his account? Is there any gambling web site changing the rate when you play with more money? Nope But let's follow the story, if i were him; I would visit him for facing. Then absolutely i would record the all conversation and sue him.

[crzy]

I don't know if this is a true to life story but I will chase Kevin right away and will file a case against him. He is not my friend anymore because he betrayed me in the first place and that's a huge money for sure. Kevin should pay it plus damages, as long as I have the proof he should face consequences.