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The high stakes poker player rode behind a vehicle for most of the distance, which meant he didn't have to deal with the drag. Rick Salomon has stated that using vehicular assistance was against the rules so he is not paying out the $250,000 he bet against Bilzerian.
As we have previously reported, Dan Bilzerian made a $1.2 million prop bet with businessman Bill Perkins. Bilzerian had to ride from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 48 hours in order to win Perkins' $600,000.
Bilzerian also made a bet with Rick Salomon, putting up his Gulfstream IV Jet against Salomon's $250,000. The bettors established three rules before the start of the bet.
- Bilzerian has to start the bet before 23:50 on March 31, otherwise he forfeits his $600,000
- No motorized vehicle can help Bilzerian during the ride
- Bilzerian has 48 hours to complete the distance, otherwise he loses the bet
Bilzerian started the bet on March 29 and finished the distance in just 33 hours, but many claim he cheated during the bet. Bilzerian rode on a recumbent bike for a portion of the distance, some felt this was already unfair, but the more serious issue was the fact that Bilzerian rode behind a vehicle for most of the distance, meaning he didn't have to battle the drag.
Many observers stated that this was clearly against the second rule and Rick Salomon stated that he will not pay the $250,000. Bill Perkins, who accompanied Bilzerian for the whole ride didn't seem to care too much about the issue, he clearly had fun with the bet and losing $600,000 is not a big hit to his bankroll.
Bilzerian posted a picture on his Twitter confirming that he won the bet, but the picture doesn't show the recumbent bike he rode for most of the trip.
What do you think, did Bilzerian cheat, or was riding behind the vehicle within rules? Tell us in the comments!