Ashley Revell

Ashley Revell was born in London in 1971 and worked as a professional gambler with a particular interest in poker and sports betting. In 2004, at age 32, he conceived of a stunt that would make him famous: selling everything he owned and betting his entire net worth on a single spin of the roulette wheel.

Revell sold his house, car, clothes, sports memorabilia, and all other possessions, accumulating $135,300. He traveled to the Plaza Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for the defining moment of his life, filmed for a Sky One documentary called "Double or Nothing." On April 11, 2004, he bet everything on red.

Revell's "strategy" was pure gambling—he made no attempt to find an advantage. Standing in a rented tuxedo (having sold all his clothes), he placed his chips on red and watched the wheel spin. The ball bounced, and finally settled on Red 7. He had doubled his money to $270,600.

Revell's bet was not about advantage play—it was about the pure drama of risk. His willingness to stake everything on a single moment captured public imagination and became one of the most-watched gambling moments in television history.

Rather than continue gambling, Revell wisely walked away and used his winnings to start an online poker company called Poker UTD. His single spin represents the emotional essence of gambling—the thrill of putting everything on the line. Whether foolish or brave, his bet remains unforgettable.