Una ciudadana estadounidense de 30 años se dejó tatuar en la frente el logotipo de un casino electrónico a cambio de 10.000 dólares, que le permitirán financiar los estudios de su hijo, anunció la empresa en un comunicado al que adjuntó la fotografía de la frente rotulada.
arolyne Smith, residente del Estado de Utah, ofreció su frente como espacio publicitario en el sitio 'web' de subastas eBay. El casino GoldenPalace.com ofertó los 10.000 dólares y, conmovido por los motivos de la mujer, le pagó 5.000 dólares adicionales.
"Realmente quiero hacerlo", explicó Smith en el comunicado."Para los demás esto parece una estupidez, pero para mí, 10.000 dólares es como un millón de dólares. Se vive sólo una vez y lo hago por mi hijo. Es sólo un pequeño sacrificio para asegurarle un mejor futuro", añadió la mujer. "Con el tiempo, este tipo de publicidad se hará cada vez más popular", consideró el director del casino, Richard Rowe, citado en el comunicado.
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