nobody9
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March 24th, 2015 at 6:34:27 PM permalink
This is a book released a couple years ago. Has anyone (especially the Wizard) read it?
What is the system?
Does it work? (probably a stupid question)

Thanks!
surrender88s
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March 24th, 2015 at 7:11:11 PM permalink
I can field this one. 1+1+1 will never equal 4. In the same way, any combination of bets where you have an expected loss will never yield an expected gain.

Look at any system, and you will see that they may decrease variance, or even chances of winning- but in those cases, any true gains will be offset by greater losses.

There is no need to read the book, and if you do, it will just give you 30 fun, exciting, unique ways to wager your money against the house, that still has an edge.
"Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1." -Warren Buffett on risk/return
ThatDonGuy
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March 24th, 2015 at 7:20:06 PM permalink
From what somebody said on Amazon, it looks like the "30 combinations in your favor" are: bet the field, and place the 5, 6, and 8 (the 30 combinations are the 30 out of 36 that aren't a 7), and Martingale until you win.
odiousgambit
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March 25th, 2015 at 3:29:59 AM permalink
Love the Amazon reviews, some good unintended humor - or was it intended?

Quote: reviewer

I don't doubt that the author has a Genius level IQ...the author bets the field and makes a Big 6 and Big 8 bet



Quote: reviewer

it turns an average craps player into a great craps payer

the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!”   She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
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