Blackjack

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Stories about the casino game everyone incorrectly thinks they can beat. In one, a woman gambles away her inheritance and then sues the casino, saying they're to blame. In another, Christians join forces to take down casinos — by becoming professional card-counting blackjack players. Plus, MIT Blackjack Team member Andy Bloch teaches us to count cards.

Learn more or listen again to this week's episode, which originally aired on June 9, 2012.

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Credits

Host:

Ira Glass