So you get het up about them claiming he was a professional gambler but are not prepared to offer and alternative? Forgive me for the suggestion but i think you may be letting your dislike for the Guardian cloud your judgement here.
My understanding was that he made his money from playing poker...
Wages 90% of turnover!!
This is where the problem lays in our game. Overpaid players from top to bottom.
What would the wage % of a 'normal' business be?