Blackbeard's Bounty: The Bet of a Lifetime
Blackbeard's Bounty: The Bet of a Lifetime Some would call it a fool's bet, while others would label it a stroke of genius. But one thing is for sure, Blackbeard's bounty was a costly wager that paid off big time. It all started when Blackbeard and his cohorts were discussing floating a new gambling venture. The stakes? A cool million dollars. The game? Russian roulette. The rules were simple. Each player would put up $100,000 and take turns loading one bullet into a six-chamber revolver. They would then spin the cylinder and point the gun at their head. The last man standing would take all the money. Naturally, most of the men refused to participate, but Blackbeard was not one to shy away from a challenge. And so the game began… Blackbeard went first and slowly rotated the cylinder before pulling the trigger. Click! Everyone sighed in relief until Blackbeard calmly reloaded and spun the cylinder again. This time, however, the gun went off, blasting a hole in his