“But this time, I have another collaboration I want to talk to you about,” the Godfather said to Jasper.
Jasper said sincerely, “I’m all ears.”
“Operating a gambling industry in Auma City requires a gambling license, do you know that?” the Godfather said deeply.
Jasper nodded and said, “I know, this means that you’ll be an officially recognized legal gambling organization that pays taxes following the official regulations and enjoys legal protection.”
“However, Auma City officials have not issued a new license for more than ten years. I think the most recent license was taken by the Venetians thirteen years ago. The value at that time seemed to be one billion US Dollars, right?”
The Godfather snorted and said, “Now there are three licenses for Auma City. The first one is mine, and the second one is Leesboa Casino which I own 40% of, the Laws own 20%. At the time, I also helped Venetians to get one. They promised they would give me 50% of the shares, but after it was done, they just kicked me aside.”
“I’ve endured this loss for 13 years, and now, the chance to act on it is finally here.”
“In two months, the Auma City government will give out the fourth license. They won’t give out another one in the next ten years, so this will be the only chance until then. Are you interested?”
Jasper was shocked upon hearing what the Godfather said.
A gambling license was an amazing thing to possess. If one owned it, they would be in possession of a hen that laid golden eggs. Anyone would be envious when they heard news like this.
One billion US Dollars 13 years ago was now worth at least two billion US Dollars, but even so, the Boses could recoup this cost with only three years of profits. It was evident that the gambling industry was very profitable.
However, in the face of such a huge temptation, Jasper did not immediately agree.
Just like how he tricked Kayden before. The bigger the cake, the more dangerous the hidden trap behind it may be.
Jasper did not believe in free lunches, and the goodwill of the Godfather would not be without good cause.
The Godfather saw Jasper’s hesitation at a glance and continued, “Of course, I hope we can work together.”
“According to the rules of the Auma City government, anyone and any company can only have one gambling license at a time. They can have the shares to other licenses, but they can’t own over 50% of the shares. Therefore, I can support you in taking the license, after which you can distribute 50% of the shares to me.”
Jasper gave the Godfather a half smile and said, “The license will be auctioned off. Are you saying that you can meddle with this rule, Godfather?”
The Godfather said faintly, “Since it’s the rules, then of course I can’t randomly meddle or change it. However, I can promise you that if I don’t nod my head, even if others obtain the license, they won’t be able to start their business in Auma City.”
That statement was so domineering!
Jasper knew the Godfather did indeed have the ability to do this. Unless the other party was a huge business that depended on the United States and the United Kingdom like the Venetians.
“What about the capital for the auction?” Jasper asked the key question.
The Godfather laughed and said, “There’s no free lunch in this world. If I help you take care of the opening of your business, of course you’ll have to bear the capital.”
Jasper lifted his eyebrows.
“Oh…”
No wonder the old master did not like the Godfather. There was a reason for it.
This old fart was so greedy!
