Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions

A Thrilling Tale of Genius, Greed, and Fortune

In the early 1990s, a group of brilliant MIT students devised a foolproof system for beating the casinos of Las Vegas. Armed with nothing but their wits and a few laptops, they turned the tables on the house and walked away with millions of dollars.

The Masterminds Behind the Scheme

The leaders of the MIT blackjack team were Ben Mezrich, a talented writer and blackjack enthusiast, and Jeff Ma, a math genius with a knack for card counting. Together, they recruited a team of fellow students who were equally skilled at math and probability.

The System

The team's system was based on a simple principle: card counting. By keeping track of the cards that had been dealt, they could calculate the odds of the next card being a high card or a low card. This information gave them a significant advantage over the casino, which was betting on the odds being in its favor.

The Execution

The team's plan was executed with military precision. They would travel to Las Vegas incognito, rent luxury suites, and set up their laptops in the casinos. Using their system, they would win hand after hand, often walking away with hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single night.

The Downfall

The team's success could not last forever. The casinos eventually caught on to their scheme and began to take countermeasures. The team was forced to adapt their system, but they were eventually caught and banned from the casinos.

The Aftermath

Despite their downfall, the MIT blackjack team's story is a testament to the power of human intelligence and ingenuity. They proved that it is possible to beat the system, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Why You Should Read This Book

Bringing Down the House is a thrilling story of genius, greed, and fortune. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in gambling, mathematics, or the human condition.

Praise for Bringing Down the House

"A fascinating and well-written account of one of the most audacious gambling schemes in history." - The New York Times

"A gripping tale of greed, deception, and revenge." - The Wall Street Journal

"A must-read for anyone who loves a good story." - The Boston Globe

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