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Blackjack Hero – Richard Munchkin


Biography of Richard Munchkin Richard Munchkin is a prolific writer, director, producer, radio host, and professional gambler. He is known for his book Gambling Wizards, which narrates the history of some of the most well-known blackjack players of all time. Growing up in the town of Des Plaines, Illinois, Munchkin [...]

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Blackjack Hero – Kevin Blackwood


Biography of Kevin Blackwood Kevin Blackwood is a professional blackjack player, card counter and author who is famous for his best-selling book Play Blackjack Like the Pros. He has played in the World Series of Blackjack and the Ultimate Blackjack Tour. Born in the state of Maine, Kevin Blackwood had [...]

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Blackjack Hero – Max Rubin


Biography of Max Rubin Max Rubin is a professional gambler and is well known for his book Comp City: A Guide to Free Gambling Vacations. Rubin has traveled the nation with diverse speaking engagements and seminars, and now is a consultant for many casinos teaching staff how to spot card [...]

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Behind the Black Dome Interview


Two years ago, I received an eerie email from a Las Vegas surveillance professional by the name of “T.Dane.” He said he knew who Ben and I were (this was long before the any Documentary or major press). He said that although his day job was to protect casinos and […]

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Casino Backoff Video


Many card counting trainees and lower limit card counters have yet to experience the "dreaded" backoff. I remember how proud and excited I was when I finally got backed off for the first time. I still asked for a comp and remember bragging to the bartender making my (free) milkshake [...]

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Split Double Destroy – Disguises


I never check bags, but I do like to pack enough in my carry-on to achieve multiple “looks” on trips. The goal is to not necessarily to hide my identity, but to present a character whom the casinos will not associate with my identity.

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