Beat the Dealer
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Beat the Dealer by Edward O Thorp
The Book That Made Las Vegas Change the RulesOver 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**
Edward O. Thorp is a blackjack player, a mathematics professor, and a hedge fund manager. Thorp was a pioneer in current applications of probability theory, and his best-selling book, Beat the Dealer, statistically established that card counting could beat the house edge in blackjack. He's also the author of Beat the Market, an investment book; A Man for All Measurements, a memoir; and numerous popular and scientific pieces. He resides in the city of Newport Beach, California. Edward Thorp's website is www.edwardothorp.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780394703107 |
| ISBN 10 | 0394703103 |
| Title | Beat the Dealer |
| Author | Edward O Thorp |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 1966-04-12 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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