I don't know if Dink is a loser but just "betting numbers" is likely worthless now. It's why all the so-called sharps are losing their asses and are now touts as a last act of desperation.
Dinky and Epstein both like(d) to have young "assistants". But Dinky has been careful to keep it above the age line. I don't think Dinky can fall back on CIA status. Or can he?