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From $400 and a Fake ID to $200 Million: The Wildest Bet Richard Dennis Ever Made Was on Himself
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From $400 and a Fake ID to $200 Million: The Wildest Bet Richard Dennis Ever Made Was on Himself

Richard Dennis was a Chicago kid with a janitor's wages, a borrowed stake, and a theory that most of Wall Street thought was borderline insane. What he built — and then proved wasn't luck — remains one of the most audacious stories in the history of money.