{"product_id":"9783319634852","title":"Never Split Tens!: A Biographical Novel of Blackjack Game Theorist Edward O. Thorp PLUS Tips and Techniques to Help You Win","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNever Split Tens!: A Biographical Novel of Blackjack Game Theorist Edward O. Thorp PLUS Tips and Techniques to Help You Win\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGolden, Les\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned 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 \u003ci\u003eBluff Europe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGambling.com\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eiGaming Business\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGamblingOnline\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJackpots Review\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, tells Thorp’s incredible true story of lucrative applied probability with charm, wit, and humor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIllustrations by the author.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“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.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e— LANA WOOD, Film and T.V. Producer, Actress (“Diamonds Are Forever”) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBest-selling Author, \u003ci\u003eNatalie, a Memoir\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“Les Golden has an ever-increasing influence and burgeoning popularity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA significant name in the industry, the ‘go to’ man for strategy and anecdotal literary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003edexterity. I cannot acclaim his star highly enough.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e— JAMES MCKEOWN, Editor,\u003ci\u003e iGaming Business Magazine and Gambling.com Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“Les Golden is a comedy genius. It really is as simple as that. An expert in the field,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ehe makes getting educated not only painless but actually funny.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e— DAVE BLAND, Editor, \u003ci\u003eFlush Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, British television pundit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“I learn more about strategy through Les’ writings than I do through many failed trips\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eto Vegas. Always concise, easy-to-read, and intelligent.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e— JON YOUNG, Editor \u003ci\u003eWPT (World Poker Tour) Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“Les Golden makes numbers hilarious. He's simply the funniest gaming strategy writer there is. His writing is ‘rakish’ and ‘bond-esque.’ ”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e— PHILIP CONNELLER, Editor, \u003ci\u003eBluff Europe Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e“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.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e— AARON BROWN, Professional gambler, Wall Street risk manager\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAuthor, \u003ci\u003eThe Poker Face of Wall Street\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Copernicus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2017-10-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319634852\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-63486-9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 288\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521856749708,"sku":"9783319634852","price":29.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319634852.jpg?v=1776012974","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783319634852","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}