Technocrat

Keith Taft is another name that has had a significant impact on blackjack. He was an engineer, computer specialist, and inventor. He created his first blackjack machine in 1970, four years after Thorp’s second book. Uston’s teams used this computer, named George.

You should also consider the fact that there weren’t computers in those days, let alone miniaturization. The first version was 16bite processor with manually created memory and wired-in programs. It took two years to complete assembly and debugging. He shielded his device from any clutter with a copper screen and put it in his boots. At first, he was extremely lucky. But then, he experienced a loss of a lot. This forced him to quit independent playing. Keith considered writing a book. However, he was offered professional contracts. After several years, there were more powerful computers on the market คาสิโนออนไลน์.

Z80 processor was the base of the second device. Keith constructed it with the pocket calculator. Uston fell in love with this “George” version, which was later renamed to “David”. Keith, his brother and several other computers were made for Uston’s team. Within a week, they had doubled their capital. In two weeks, they tripled their capital. The money and computer were taken away after they were arrested. Oscar Goodman, Uston’s lawyer in this case, is now Las Vegas’ mayor.

The project ended in failure. The project was eventually abandoned. A new one was created with more complex and secret devices, but no Uston. Complex computers needed new processors and more memory. Taft made good money from new investments by the players and “Thor”, which resulted in more revenue for them and their gamblers. This computer was not even noticed by the casinos. Keith developed a protection system, which actually repeats the concept modern “electronic Key”.

He developed the “7-Up” scheme, which connected 7 (!!). He then created “7-Up”, which connected 7 (!!) of the players at the table to the network. Each person had a computer that connected them to the network. Imagine this: This guy created computer networks !!!!. It was 1982! These were the people who managed computer severs before Microsoft…

Then came the video camera. Keith began using radio and satellite signals. After another failure, Keith was arrested and accused of fraud. Charges were again dismissed. A new hi-tech project followed.

Keith stopped playing blackjack when the USA made computer use illegal. Now, he lives in his house and works in his lab. I wonder, what’s the problem?

When you work together, things are easier.

Blackjack was a huge success in the 70-80-s. The public description of team-playing methods led to the creations of the most successful blackjack teams. The Massachusetts technological Institute, or MIT Team, is the most well-known. It was an innovative idea: instead of hiring money-hungry people, the team operators trained students to play the game and offered them blackjack as summer wages during vacation. They almost made announcements in the lecture halls stating “Blackjack players needed!”

Although initially the team was small, management attracted significant funding from outside investors. The project quickly grew in size. These young women lived a double existence. They went to college five days per week, ate at campus canteen, and flew to Las Vegas on weekends.

This is the most experienced team in blackjack history. They have won more than 10 million dollars over the years. Then, everything turned out to be a disaster. First, the casino took on more risk. Spying was done on the players. Soon it was discovered that they were students at MIT. The blacklist was then placed all across the country. In addition, casinos became more aware about team game principles, and each major player was immediately subject to observation.

However, it’s not the worst. The team had a prick. One of the players betrayed the rest of the team for the “thirty pieces of silver”. Part of the money was even stolen. It led to the demise of the team. They were not as successful after it was revived under new names. However, there were some interesting announcements made by the institute as rumors continue to circulate.

Many of the former founders and managers are well-known. Semyon Dukach, who is involved in buying and selling Internet companies, teaches seminars on blackjack and Andy Bloch has become a professional player of poker.

While team play has its merits, it also comes with many disadvantages. It involves large financial investments in a risky venture. It is the reason why 99 percent of team-playing efforts end in financial disaster.