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  1. 03-20-2024, 12:13 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Archvaldor View Post
    That person had a grudge against everyone selling card counting systems not just Thorp.
    John Scarne

    He was a card mechanic (magician) and he challenged Thorp.
    Thorp was ready to accept the challenge but conditional to having a fair dealer.
    That did not happen.

    EDIT: It might have been the reverse. Thorp challenged Scarne. Not sure. They never agreed to the conditions.
    Last edited by Secretariat; 03-20-2024 at 12:45 PM.
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