Ashley Revell’s story is one of the most famous gambling stunts ever captured on film—and it really happened. Here’s a detailed summary based on confirmed facts:

🎲 Who is Ashley Revell?

• Born: September 18, 1971

• From: Maidstone, Kent, UK

• Known for: Betting his entire net worth on a single spin of a roulette wheel in Las Vegas in 2004.

💰 How Much Did Ashley Revell Bet?

• He sold everything he owned, including:

  • Car

  • Clothes (literally—he wore a rented tuxedo)

  • Rolex watch

  • Life savings

• Total: Around £76,840 or $135,300 USD

🏆 How Much Did He Win?

• He placed the entire amount on “red” at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

• The ball landed on Red 7, and he doubled his money.

• Total winnings: $270,600

🎥 Media Coverage

• The stunt was filmed as part of a Sky One TV mini-series titled “Double or Nothing.”

• It became a viral hit and is still widely shared in gambling and “high risk, high reward” communities.

🧠 What Happened After?

• He used part of the winnings to start an online poker site, Poker UTD, which eventually folded in 2012.

• He also:

  • Traveled across Europe by motorbike

  • Met his future wife during that trip

• In 2019, he was invited back to the Plaza Hotel & Casino to celebrate the launch of their remodeled “Party Pit.” He made another red bet—and won again, though the amount was not disclosed.

🤫 Where is Ashley Revell Now?

• He keeps a low profile today.

• No verified source reports his current net worth, but he’s no longer active in the gambling world publicly.

• Last major media appearance was in 2023, during interviews reflecting on his famous bet.

📉 Is Betting Everything on Roulette a Good Idea?

Absolutely not. While Ashley’s story has a happy ending, the odds were still against him:

• American roulette has a 5.26% house edge due to the 0 and 00.

• Odds of hitting red: 18/38, or roughly 47.4%.

Ashley was very lucky, but 52.6% of the time, people in his position would have lost everything.

❓FAQ

✅ How much did Ashley Revell win?

• $270,600 from a single roulette spin.

✅ Did he bet all his life savings?

• Yes—and even more. He sold literally everything.