Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One
Thorp, Edward O.
ISBN 10: 0394703103 ISBN 13: 9780394703107
Published by Vintage, 1966
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The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules
Over 1,000,000 Copies in Print
Edward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. This book provides:
o an overview of the basic rules of the game
o proven winning strategies ranging from simple to advanced
o methods to overcome casino counter measures
o ways to spot cheating
o charts and tables that clearly illustrate key concepts
A fascinating read and an indispensable resource for winning big, Beat the Dealer is the bible for players of this game of chance.
**Bring these strategies into the casino: Perforated cards included in the book**
About the Author:
Edward O. Thorp is a mathematics professor, author, hedge fund manager, and blackjack player. A pioneer in modern applications of probability theory, Thorp’s bestselling book, Beat the Dealer, mathematically proved that the house advantage in blackjack could be overcome by card counting. He is also the author of a guide to investment, Beat the Market; a memoir, A Man for All Measures; and numerous popular and scholarly articles. He lives in Newport Beach, California.
www.edwardothorp.com
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Title: Beat the Dealer: A Winning Strategy for the ...
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Date: 1966
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Condition: Fair