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The history of casinos is not just about flashing lights and massive buildings; it is built on the legends of audacious people.
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Understanding these historical figures provides a colorful, human perspective to the otherwise cold mathematics of the casino industry.
+Inventing Blackjack Strategy +
He discovered that by tracking the ratio of high cards to low cards remaining in the deck, the player gains an advantage.
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In 1962, he published his revolutionary book, "Beat the Dealer," which outlined the first publicly available card counting system.
+Wrote the definitive book "Beat the Dealer" in 1962Used an IBM 704 computer to simulate millions of handsHis work directly led casinos to use multiple decks in blackjack shoes +The Legend of "The Run" +
In 1992, Karas drove into Las Vegas with exactly $50 in his pocket after suffering a massive losing streak in poker.
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Karas famously played pool for millions of dollars a game and took on the world's best poker players, crushing them all.
+The Fearless Australian Billionaire +
Packer possessed a massive billionaire's fortune and had an absolute, fearless disregard for losing money at the tables.
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Packer was also famous for his extreme generosity, frequently tipping waitresses and dealers enough money to pay off their mortgages.
+GamblerClaim to FamePrimary GameEdward ThorpInvented Card CountingBlackjackArchie Karas$50 to $40 Million RunPoker / Craps +
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