Surely you can win SOMETHING back...

You grit your teeth, and place a few more bets on the last round of gladiators for the day. It probably isn't wise at this point, but you don't want to go home empty-handed. {if Denarii<0}And you can't stomach the thought of being in debt, which could lead bad places quickly.{endif} You bet conservatively, with good odds{if Denarii<0}, and use your name to get some limited credit{endif}. Then you take your seat and pray to Mercury for luck.

As the games end and the spectators begin to file out of the Coliseum, you breathe a sigh of relief. When you collect your winnings, you find that you've won another 5 denarii. You're pretty sure that means that you've just broken even today - not much to show for an entire day spent at the games. Oh well. Such is the risk of gambling...

In the meantime, the sun is headed toward the horizon.