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Beat the Dealer

A Winning Strategy for the Game of Twenty-One
By Edward O. Thorp
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Beat the Dealer by Edward O. Thorp is a groundbreaking manual that unveils the mathematical strategy to win at blackjack. Though not related to cooking or food, the book focuses on card counting techniques and strategies to enhance players' odds against casinos. It is renowned for revolutionising how gambling games are played and perceived.
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A professor of mathematics provides a tested strategy for winning Blackjack which takes into consideration the recent revised point count system of the Nevada casinos.

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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:

  • an overview of the basic rules of the game
  • proven winning strategies ranging from simple to advanced
  • methods to overcome casino counter measures
  • ways to spot cheating
  • 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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780394703107

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 1966

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House USA Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 107.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 240

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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.

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