Not that is matters more than a fart in the breeze, but I recognize that yes, he could have won quite a bit, maybe as much as he claims.

I don't really care one way or another; what irks me and makes me challenge him is his attitude and his sneering condescension.

The guy is simply an asshole, at least his online persona is, so as is the case with all assholes anythkng that escapes its lips stinks.