Well, well, well, I've played some poker in my day, but I've never seen a bet quite like the one being argued about in Pakistan right now. According to Reuters, a man lost 10,000 rupees, which equates with approximately $151 US, to a relative while playing poker. He didn't have the money to pay, so he indicated the man could have his daughter when she grew up; at the time she was 2 years old.
The girl, Rasheeda, is now 17 and her relative wants her family to ante up, so to speak, despite being paid the 10,000 rupees last year. The man insists Rasheeda still be given to him because of "tribal customs," so he can arrange the marriage between her and his son (I'm assuming they would be relatives too).
It's surprising the idea hasn't caught on here ... seems like a great way to get out of a relationship. "Sorry Baby ... I really didn't think he could beat my pair of deuces."
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