He was replying to someone who told him it was his fault - I don't know why people are so hard on someone when they have been scammed, they're frustrated and venting, I'd think that people who have been through it before would be more understanding. (Just like a woman, right?)
You are dealing online with someone you have never seen before, It doesn't take much research to know that legal gambling sites cost millions with lots of money being paid just to be able to operate. He is paying via E-Gold that is a money transaction with zero chance of charge back. The tell tale signs are there. On the Internet with such "bargains" it is usually caveat emptor.