[TStoneMBD]

there is nothing wrong whatsoever in my mind in taking a disabled person with an extraordinary talent and putting it to practice.

if the guy truly can beat oddsmakers then he should be rewarded for it.

however, since you are the backer, it really comes down to you trusting his capability. in essence, you are making the bets and he is just your advisor.

there really is no way to be assured that he can beat oddsmakers. even if he does beat them over a pretty decent period it could all be variance, but of course you just have to use your best judgment.

either way, if you can make it happen then i say awesome for both parties.