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This episode explores one of gambling history's most unusual, legendary relationships--and how it changed the casino industry. In 1961, lifelong gambler Manny Kimmel, a "connected" New York businessman, read an article by MIT math professor Ed Thorp claiming that anyone could make a fortune at blackjack by using math theory to count cards. The mob-connected sharpie offered the young professor a deal: he would put up the money, if Thorp would put his theory to action and card-count their way to millions. From Thorp's initial research to the partnership's explosive effect on the blackjack landscape, this episode boasts fascinating facts about the game's history, colorful interviews (including with Thorp), and archival footage that evokes the timeless allureand excitement of the thriving casinos in the early `60s.
Movie Details
- Format
- DVD
- Encoding
- Region 1 (US & Canada)
- Rating
- NR
- Release Date
- 07/19/2022
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Aspect Ratio
- Fullscreen
- Genre
- Documentary
- Label
- A&E Television Networks
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