I havent ever been able to figure out what he was?
This story sums up winbet.
Six retired Irishmen were playing poker in O'Leary's apartment
when Paddy Murphy loses $500 on a single hand, clutches his chest and
drops dead at the table. Showing respect for their fallen brother, the other five continue playing standing up.
Michael O'Conner looks around and asks, "Oh, me boys, someone
got's to tell Paddy's wife. Who will it be?"
They draw straws. Winbet picks the short one. They tell
him to be discreet be gentle, don't make a bad situation any worse.
"Discreet??? I'm the most discreet Irishmen you'll ever meet.
Discretion is my middle name. Leave it to me."
Winbet goes over to Murphy's house and knocks on the door.
Mrs. Murphy answers and asks what he wants. Winbet declares: "Your husband just lost $500 and is afraid to come home"
"Tell him to drop dead!" says Murphy's wife.
"I'll go tell him." says Winny.