Wow, I wish I had that much money for GameDev things.
Well, are you new to programming?
If so, I'd start out by looking at the Binary Moon and Monster Hunt tutorials on the DarkBASIC site. They may be written for darkBasic classic and not Pro, but they will definatley give you a good starting point on programming. Also, look at the tutorials and help on the forums.
Get something small as a first project. I know that Pong may seem boring, but you can always do Pacman, or space invaders as a first program. This will help you get a strong developing basis. You can always ask for help on the forums too, or email me for help at kennerinmd@gmail.com
"I will work harder... if you ask me enough times."