that was supposed to be all your money
First off, I'm not surprised, something like this was almost inevitable.
Second, he claims to have grown up in the pool and gambling milieu yet thinks he can dictate the terms of paying his debt just by using noble, self-serving justifications. I sincerely hope for his sake that the folks he owes money to are the typical, easy going pool playing types. What worries me his reference to professional gamblers whom, the last time I checked, aren't accustomed to letting these kinds of debts slide on whatever terms the loser dictates.
Third, John, you should take the videos down. I know you're trying to justify, explain, and publicly accept responsibility but they are thoroughly pathetic and do not serve you well.
Lou Figueroa