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His risky bet made him a millionaire on paper. It could’ve gone very differently

Published February 1, 2021 11:27 AM

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - AJ Vanover put about $4,500 into a risky bet on GameStop and followed the saga on the subreddit Wallstreetbets. Now, this Missouri dad who earns $35,000 a year is a millionaire on paper. CNN's Jon Sarlin asks him why he isn't cashing out.

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