Renowned probability theorist Edward O. Thorp revolutionized the
casino industry by developing card counting systems for the casino
game of blackjack. Les Golden, the celebrated blackjack, roulette,
and craps columnist for Bluff Europe, Gambling.com, iGaming
Business, GamblingOnline, and Jackpots Review magazines, tells
Thorp's incredible true story of lucrative applied probability with
charm, wit, and humor. Whether you visit casinos for fun, dinner
money, or a living, or whether you're simply interested in a story
of romance and casino intrigue, this lively biographical novel will
capture and delight you. Illustrations by the author. "I found the
story tremendously entertaining, with a pantheon of compelling
characters such as gambler Ed Thorp and bookie Manny Kimmel taking
us from the casinos of Nevada to those of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Les Golden's novel is a triumph begging for adaptation to the
screen."- LANA WOOD, Film and T.V. Producer, Actress ("Diamonds Are
Forever") Best-selling Author, Natalie, a Memoir "Les Golden has an
ever-increasing influence and burgeoning popularity.A significant
name in the industry, the 'go to' man for strategy and anecdotal
literarydexterity. I cannot acclaim his star highly enough."- JAMES
MCKEOWN, Editor, iGaming Business Magazine and Gambling.com
Magazine "Les Golden is a comedy genius. It really is as simple as
that. An expert in the field,he makes getting educated not only
painless but actually funny."- DAVE BLAND, Editor, Flush Magazine,
British television pundit "I learn more about strategy through Les'
writings than I do through many failed tripsto Vegas. Always
concise, easy-to-read, and intelligent."- JON YOUNG, Editor WPT
(World Poker Tour) Magazine "Les Golden makes numbers hilarious.
He's simply the funniest gaming strategy writer there is. His
writing is 'rakish' and 'bond-esque.' "- PHILIP CONNELLER, Editor,
Bluff Europe Magazine "The dialog crackles and the fictional
elements brilliantly illuminate how cool Ed Thorp is. And there's
just the right amount of blackjack and math. I love it."- AARON
BROWN, Professional gambler, Wall Street risk managerAuthor, The
Poker Face of Wall Street
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