O king, this (Shakuni) is an adept in dice; he is ready to win at dice the wealth of the sons of Pandu. You should grant him permission.
अयमुत्सहते राजच्छियमाहर्तुमक्षवित्। द्यूतेन पाण्डुपुत्रस्य तदनुज्ञातुमर्हसि॥ .