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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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From brilliant mathematicians who broke the code to high-society whales who risked fortunes on a single spin, their tales are fascinating.
+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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His discoveries completely terrified the casino industry, forcing them to permanently alter the rules of blackjack worldwide.
+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 +Turning $50 into $40 Million +
Over the next two and a half years, he went on a legendary winning streak simply known in Vegas lore as "The Run."
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Tragically, his incredible aggression became his downfall; he lost the entire $40 million fortune in a matter of weeks in 1995.
+Kerry Packer: The Ultimate High Roller +
Kerry Packer, an Australian media tycoon, is widely considered the biggest "whale" (high roller) in the history of Las Vegas.
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During a legendary trip to the MGM Grand in 1995, he reportedly won over $20 million in a few incredibly short days.
+LegendEraLegacyWild Bill Hickok1870sDead Man's HandPhil IveyModernEdge Sorting Scandal +
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