MIT vs. Las Vegas

spellcheckur writes "Techno-mag-turned-fashion-rag Wired Magazine has an article about MIT kids counting cards in Las Vegas. I wish I could have made seven figures while I was still in college. Maybe I should get a how-to book." Also, any chance is a good chance to mention The Eudaemonic Pie.

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So, this is what geeks look like at MIT :-)

[ziriyab]

I know the names and pictures have been changed to protect the guilty, but wired should've at least tried to get some real geeks in those pictures :)

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[MjDascombe]

To quote an old freind of mine : "Whats the point in counting cards, you know there are always going to be 52."

Security Guards...

[Frank of Earth]

"The guard doesn't seem to be bothered by the bulges under my clothes. He waves me through the metal detector, and I stumble toward my gate."

Thank god he didn't try to hide the money in his shoes!

Re:Seven Figures In College?

[Scaba]

What are you talking about? I make seven figures right now.

Of course, two of those figures are to the right of the decimal point...sigh.

Re:Cheating Roulette

[_ph1ux_]

Ya Craps is a fun game... I have played a lot in Reno - but my first trip to Vegas will be beginning of september...

I know the game rather well - my ex-father in law was a pit boss who taught me how to play.

I play the pass line for the most part. On come out bets I throw a dollar or two dollar (depending on table rules) on Yo (11) or C&E (11 & 7) - this has very good odds if you hit it.

also about every 4th or 5th bet I will throw a few dollars in the field - with hopes of hitting a 12 (pays triple)

but yes tipping the dealers is very important. Also - dont just tip them, bet for them... if the bet wins, they get much more than you would have tipped them in the first place. throw a few on a number for the dealers....

this does two things:

they watch your betting style, and tell you when to play on certain bets.

when you get rather drunk - they watch out for where your money is, and keep track of your bets. (and no not for the house... some are really good about trying to help the better win)

looking forward to playing in vegas. But never bet with money you cant afford to lose.

Re:MIT Cost

[VikingBerserker]

Even if your dad built them a new building, you have the same chance to get in as the janitor's kid.

I dunno, I think the janitor's more likely to actually have a key...

Re:Ripping off the Casinos? Nope

[sckeener]

Agreed.

This should be considered a tax. Those bad at math pay and those too smart to breed will now have the chance to reproduce.

Shouldn't the EPA be involved? Something about the endanger math student.