This interview was conducted in 2002 The history of blackjack has many roots at MIT. Ed Thorp, author of Beat the Dealer, did his original computer analysis at MIT on their computer. When Resorts International opened in 1978 a group of MIT students combined forces to attack the casino, and the “MIT Team” was born. […]
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Bob Nersesian – an advocate for players
I started playing blackjack in the 1970s, and for as long as I have been playing the casinos have abused players. Players have been forced into the backroom, had their pictures taken against their will, bounced off walls, beaten severely, had things stolen from them, and I had one team mate who a security guard threatened […]
Podcast – guest Annie Duke
Last night was my first night co-hosting Gambling With an Edge with Bob Dancer. Our guest was Annie Duke, and I think the show went well, although I definitely said, “Uhh” way too many times. I’m sure that will get better as I get more used to this. Annie was great. She is extremely busy […]
Decide To Play Great Poker
Decide to Play Great Poker: A Strategy Guide to No-limit Texas Hold Em is a new book by Annie Duke, and John Vorhaus. Annie and John have a light conversational style that makes this a fun read. It is geared to the beginning and intermediate player. This is not a “set of problems” book, like the books […]
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