Aug 19 2026
Review of "A Favorable Side Bet in Nevada Baccarat," by Thorp and Walden
One of the great heroes of casino game analysis is Edward O. Thorp. He is best known for his seminal work, Beat the Dealer, originally published in 1962. Over 50 years later, it is still in the top five best-selling books on blackjack listed on Amazon. What is not so well-known is that Thorp also published a research article, with co-author William E. Walden, on beating two baccarat side bets.
10 Things To Know Before Playing Ultimate Texas Hold'Em
In poker rooms at live casinos and at online poker sites, Texas Hold’Em is by far the most popular game.
A Brief History Of The Casino
Whether picking a winner in the battle between gladiators in the arena, or betting on who'd have the highest number after rolling dice, we've been obsessed with gambling throughout history.
The 8 Myths of Casino Gambling
MYTH 1: TRENDS ARE PREDICTABLE
“I see it my friends. The trend showing clearly that the number 8 is hitting over and over again with each craps shooter in the last half hour. You gotta jump on that number right now my friends to make a bundle. Jump baby, jump on that number.”
