I definitely hope you dont hear a story from him. Never dealing with a bookie, I cant really say... I dont know how much action your local takes, and for how much, Im not sure what the gambling term for a bookies "float" or "bankroll ?" is, but why does it seem like thats a lot of money to have on hand ready to dish out the next day, and keep taking action like nothing happened....
Depends on his bookie... All of the locals I know in my city are either business owners or retired. Guys with lots... and I mean LOTS of money. Of the 4 bookies I *personally* know, there's only one that I'd worry about getting 25 grand from. All of them would hate it, but I don't think I'd have a problem getting it at all.