I almost got upset for just reading a misconstrued statement. It's definitely insane to hear that gambling can save life.

Apparently, you helped someone but does that have anything to do with gambling saving a life? of course no, If I would believe this to be true I will definitely question every step you took, including the post.

I would continue to say perhaps, you did well by helping the old man out for the day and with luck on his side he got another chance to catch the bag which was only possible through you and I commend that about you but it's still not convincing as long as you let him stake about bet when there was 50/50 chance of losing too. If you had a second thought of what will be his situation if he eventually losses the last chance you would understand why better why gambling is not advised if not with what you can afford to loss.

Sarcastic.