Reading "Bringing Down the House," a team of MIT students who bested casinos by using counting strategies at blackjack, inspired the author to try it himself. (Photo: Mary Rauzi) My career in card ...

There is considerable mystery and confusion online regarding card counting. Much of this is fueled by the movies and Hollywood’s version of reality. Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, Zach Galifianakis in ...

Card counting is a popular strategy used by blackjack players to try and gain an edge over the casino. While many people believe this technique is illegal, the truth is that it’s not against the law.

Dave Stann, author of Hollywood Blackjack and someone with keen insight on the M.I.T. whiz kids — subject of the new movie 21 — offers a former dealer's perspective on the world of blackjack and ...

For gamblers skilled at counting cards, it can be especially risky to play at America’s tribal casinos: Those who have gotten caught tell stories of seized winnings, wrongful detentions, or worse.

If there's one thing that is certain about gambling it's that the house always wins in the end. And while it's true casinos always make a profit, there are a number of ways to cheat the system – some ...