Most people will agree that coming home after a few beers, then trying to have a few bets on US racing, or poker, or anything for that matter, is usually destined for failure. But why let it stop at just your own money... why not go the whole hog and do it properly? Don't Trade Drunk Most of us have done some pretty daft things while drunk, but I bet you've never accidentally bought over £325m of oil. That's what City trader Steve Perkins did exactly one year ago today, in an evening he will never (be allowed to) forget. At least he could trade out of it for a relatively small loss, short-term markets/events don't grant you that option.
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