Paul’s final bet made the family rich but cost him his life. Explain.

Paul was determined to prove to his mother that he was lucky, and he wanted to make her happy. He constantly heard the house whispering to him that there must be more money. He therefore starts betting in horse races, which causes his health to deteriorate due to excessive stress and pressure. Towards the end, he earns 80,000 pounds in Derby by betting on Malabar but loses his life at the cost of it.