Quote Originally Posted by vegas1369 View Post
Question though... What would be the acceptable amount to expect in return for this service? It's somewhat of a pain in the ass, especially considering it was on a Friday, having to go to the bank, waiting in the long pay day lines to withdraw the money, then going to a casino and hitting the book. I told him I get 5% ($100) if he wins, nothing for a loss. He said too much and tried to get me down to $50, we settled on $75. Sound about right?
How close of a friend? Closer = less vig then someone not as close.

Anyways, for the time you put in settling for $75 is probably alright for a one time thing but if he wants you to do this regularly then you will want to negotiate terms your both can agree on.