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Another little known name of great influence on blackjack Keith Taft. He was an engineer, computer specialist and inventor, created his first computer blackjack in 1970, before Ken Uston appeared on stage, just four years after the publication of Thorp's second that encouraged him for this work. This computer named "George" was used by Uston teams.
Consider the fact that at that time, there was no computers at all, to say nothing of miniaturization. The first version used 16bit processor, memory made by hand and manually-cable in the program. Assembly work and debugging took two years. He protected his device with copper screen possible clutters and hid it in his boots. It was very lucky, but then lost a lot. This made him stop playing independently. Keith thought of writing a book, but then contracts with professional players did. After a few years the market that offers more powerful computing devices.
The base of the device is the Z80 processor. Keith built it in the pocket calculator. This version of "George", later renamed "David", caught Uston Eye. Keith and his brother made several computers and your computer. Than doubled its capital within a week. Tripled in two weeks. They were then captured, money and equipment were confiscated. Indeed, counsel in the case Uston was Oscar Goodman now he is the effective mayor of Las Vegas.
In the final result the project collapsed. And there arose a new one with more sophisticated devices and secrets, but now without Uston. More complicated equipment needed new processors and memory larger. New investments for players and "Thor" project Taft and made good money for players. In addition, this team went unnoticed in casinos. Keith created the system of protection which, in fact, repeat the key concept of modern "electronic".
Then he developed "7-Up" scheme which connects 7 (!) players at the table in the network. Each had a computer and joined the network. Just think created these computer networks! It was 1982! Before that these people managed to cut Microsoft computer …
Then came the video cameras. Keith started applying satellite and radio signals. Then again a failure, arrest and prosecution of fraud. The charges were again dismissed. A new high-tech project followed.
Finally, when using computers is considered illegal in the USA, Keith stopped playing blackjack. Now he is living at home and is working in his laboratory. I wonder, Why?
Things get easier when done together.
Auge Blackjack 70-80-s, public description of team playing methods lead to the creation of the largest teams of blackjack. The most famous probably was the team from Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT team. The idea was innovative instead of hiring people with money, equipment operators training students to play the blackjack game and offered as summer earnings during their vacation. Most ads in the conference rooms saying "Blackjack players wanted!"
At first, the team was small, however noted management of large funds of foreign investors and the project became too big. These young ladies and boys lived a double life, five days a week attend conferences and meal in the campus cafeteria and the weekend trip to Las Vegas, betting on 10 thousand dollars in cash, living in luxury apartments and driving in limousines at the expense of the casinos.
This is possibly the most highly qualified team in the history of blackjack. In a few years they have won on the 10th million. Then everything went pear shaped. First, the risk of rising next to the casino. I was watching the players, it was soon discovered that they were students MIT, and then their names were added to the blacklist of the country. In addition, the casinos were more aware of the principles of team play and each big player immediately was observed.
But it is the most terrible. A puncture was on the computer. One player betrayed by "the thirty pieces of silver" to all team members for casino security service. Moreover, some of the money was simply stolen. What caused the breakdown of equipment. Although revived in different new forms that were not as successful as before. However, as the rumors circulating, you may come across some interesting announcements at school …
Founder and former director of the team are now very famous people. Semyon Dukach is for sale and purchase of Internet companies, conducts seminars on blackjack and Andy Bloch became in a professional poker player.
Team game, regardless of its benefits has plenty of drawbacks to the nature of the administration. Required a investment in the risky business. That's why 99% of the team playing efforts end in financial disaster.
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