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Very risky!

If they were any good, they would have some confidence in their own abilities and either put in the time grinding their way up to the stakes at which they could make optium profit, or, if they were in a hurry, put their own houses/businesses/husbands/wives on the line as security to borrow the required bankroll.

Unless, of course, it's someone with an aircraft hanger full of 'bots.

That would explain:

a) Why they need investors.
b) Exactly why you shouldn't invest.