Here are lots of myths about the players who like to play virtual casino game professionally before the publication of the basic strategy for a game-pack Americans McDermott, Cantey, Maisel and Baldwin in1958. But that was before them remains a legend. The four statistical makes its calculations only with the help of a calculator handy. But it was published in the American Journal of the American Statistical caused great excitement among the players and statistics, and was considered a game of black jack, possibly, a player can win the city. Encouraged by the popularity of the magazine article, copied and hearts of many players, the creators of a book “Winning Black Jack.” Today this is a limited edition book and enriches the library at the home of many professional players.
In 1962, Edward Thorp, this time using computer technology to calculate and published in his book dealers hit not only the basic strategy of virtual casino game, but card counting. Members Thorp Jack Black is different from the roulette, craps and other games of chance, the outcome of each hand of blackjack depends on the previous administration – that really matters is that the cards are portrayed as virtual casino and remained in the package of. Most things Thorp still accurate estimates, but all modern serious players should read this book only for historical interest.
Thorp system is called “counting system 10″ was for a lot of virtual casino game that had great success in all Nevada casinos. “It was very difficult to learn, so most of the players gave up. But Nevada casinos certain limited rules, for example, doubling in only 11 points. The media told the world about this, Thorp and his book became known throughout the world and the casino that showed the disadvantage due back before standards. Realizing that in such circumstances crazy card counters try to beat the house, operators of casinos has made two procedures – the mixture after removal of paper and setting several sets of packaging.
Thorp systems was very difficult to use in practice. But a computer conference in Las Vegas in 1963, virtual casino gambling will remain at the same level. On a whim, the conference organizers decided to include a panel on “the use of computers and their ability to play.” “It was a whim of the organizers to include a” Using computers in games of chance and skill. “Thorp has been named president of the group of experts and casino games including roulette, blackjack and baccarat. The room was full and overflowing with computer players. Hundreds of conference participants are pushing to enter the room.
The crowd, of course, was designed by Thorp. provided insights into the game and advance with his wisdom applied immediately after the session to make a killing at the blackjack tables.
After one or two more presentations to correct the system and specially modified by Thorp, Harvey Dubner was introduced. He described the approach. Dubner maintains a count of the remaining work (10, J, Q, K, A) and low cards (2,3,4,5,6), since the cards were played and divided its difference with the total playing cards . He called the result a high-low ratio. His presentation was enthusiastically received by the crowd, standing and gave him a round of applause at its conclusion. Finally, many said, is a system that is practical, that can be used effectively in the real world of casino gambling. Thorp embedded system “up-down in the second edition of Beat the Dealer was published in 1966 and since then more than 100 professional blackjack books, games equipment, monitoring equipment in secret shuffle and sleepless nights for securities casinos worldwide.