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Author:
Mezrich, Ben, 1969-
Title:
Bringing down the house [CD book] : the inside story of six M.I.T. students who took Vegas for millions / by Ben Mezrich.
Format:
[CD book] :
Edition:
Unabridged.
Publisher:
Recorded Books,
Copyright Date:
p2005
Description:
7 sound discs (8 hr., 15 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology--Students--Biography.
Cardsharping
Gambling--Las Vegas.--Las Vegas.
Gamblers--Boston--Boston--Biography.
Other Authors:
Heller, Johnny.
Notes:
"With tracks every 3 minutes for easy book marking"--Container. Narrated by Johnny Heller.
Summary:
When M.I.T. sutdent Kevin Lewis meets classmates Jason Fisher and Andre Martinez, he is intrigued. Although neither seems to have any real responsibilities, they always have plenty of cash. One evening, they tell Kevin why. Using card-tracking calculations, they have devised a way to beat blackjack. Once he learns the system, Kevin joins Jason and Andre at the casinos. There to the growing dismay of gambling kingpins, they make a fortune--all perfectly leagal.
ISBN:
9781402578946
1402578946
9781420578942
1420578944
OCLC:
(OCoLC)82161823
Locations:
GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

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