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The gambling supply house catalog is distinctly not the safest place to learn about cheating devices, beware of catalog men.

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My last piece of advice to the degenerate slot player who thinks he can beat the one-armed bandit consists of four little words: It can't be done.

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Rummy is played by more people in more ways than any other game.

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Belly strippers! The use of this device is one of the most highly prized - and highly priced - secrets of fast-money winners.

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John Scarne

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Born: March 4, 1903
Died: July 7, 1985 (aged 82)
Bio: John Scarne was an American magician and book author who was particularly adept at playing card manipulation. He became known as an expert on cards and other games, and authored a number of popular books on cards, gambling, and related topics.
Known for:
  1. Scarne on Card Tricks (1950)
  2. Scarne's Magic Tricks (1940)
  3. Scarne on Cards (1949)
  4. Scarne's new complete guide to gambling (1974)
  5. Scarne's Encyclopedia of Card Games (1973)

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