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Jan 2024
18m 50s

30. Card Counting

Freakonomics Network & Zachary Crockett
About this episode

Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down.

 

  • SOURCES:
    • "Ben," former professional card counter.
    • Bill Zender, co-founder of Bill Zender and Associates casino consulting firm.

 

 

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