Vallabhbhai was very fond of playing bridge, he was also proficient in this game. In those days there used to be a lawyers' club in Ahmedabad in which Patel used to go to play bridge. Mr Wadia, another member of the club, was proud of his bridge play.
Once he challenged Vallabhbhai to play bridge. To teach them a lesson, Vallabhbhai said that I do not like the game of sharpness.
If there is a bet of five pounds for 100 points, then the challenge is accepted. Five pounds was a big amount in those days. Wadia accepted this condition and the game of bridge started between the two.
Wadia lost 20 pounds on the first day and 30 pounds on the second day. While the third day's play was underway, Wadia's wife came to the club and requested Vallabhbhai to call off the game. Vallabhbhai laughed and accepted his prayer and the game was over. Vallabhbhai also freed Wadia from the condition of the game.