Here is a strange story from ABC that says a man in New Mexico who has a gambling problem has been sentenced to…gamble. New Mexico man sentenced to playing poker in order to avoid prison

He allegedly owes more than $400,000.

Prosecutors say the deal is not a get out of jail free card.

McMaster’s sentencing will be delayed for six months while he participates in tournaments.

He must make payments of $7,500 a month.

If he misses two payments he will face immediate sentencing of up to 12 years in prison.

He stole from his clients to support his gambling habit before. One can only presume he now has even more motive to try extreme and illegal measures — take big gambles, if you will — to support the payment plan rather than go to jail.