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On this day in 1883, Nicholas Andrea Dandolos was born.  He would later become known as Nick the Greek - a professional gambler and high roller from Crete. [ThackeryGambling Secrets of Nick the Greek]

On this day, Mickey MacDougall was born. MacDougall accompanied Edward Thorp to Las Vegas and Reno to test out Thorp's new card counting system in 1962. 

On this day in 1903, John Scarne was born.  Scarne was once considered the World's Foremost Gambling Authority.

On this day in 1906, Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was born.  Siegel opened the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

On this day in 1915,  Lawrence Reverewas born.  Revere is best known for his ground breaking book Playing Blackjack as a Business.  Revere was inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame in 2005.

On this day in 1919, Jess Marcum (originally Marcovitch) was born.  Many believe that Marcum’s counting method w

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