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No article or television program about modern methods of cheating in a casino or outstanding cheaters of the last decades is complete without mentioning Richard Marcus. This name has already become a common noun. He is almost a hero in the eyes of gamblers, not burdened by high moral principles.
Richard Marcus Biography
Marcus is very talented. To prove it, it's enough to recall his innovations in this field, which have brought a significant amount of money to his team and have been adopted by hundreds of lesser-known speculators.
However, the main achievement was Richard's decision to recruit gamblers into the ranks of writers and experts on casino security. If he had not done this, he probably would have been in jail for a long time and would not have become such a famous and wealthy man, interviewed by various editions.
Let's focus on Marcus's career.
Youth
Richard was born in New York but spent his childhood in New Jersey. From his school years, he had an interest in gambling. He got his first skills by playing baseball cards and earning pocket money with his classmates. Later, he and his friends mastered the bones they played in the school cafe.
Marcus recalled that his childhood was perfect for the future of tricksters, but he insisted that this idea never came to his young head in those years. But everyday life did not suit him.
Las Vegas
Richard decided that the dull life of an average American did not suit him, so he went to Las Vegas. There, he became an outstanding player trying to make a living with his skills, but not consistently well.
He won less than he lost, so Marcus decided to get a job at a casino and became a dealer at the blackjack and baccarat tables.
First Steps in Cheating
Perhaps Richard would have continued his career as a casino employee (it causes us serious doubts!) if he had not met Joe Classon, an experienced gambler who had successfully hunted in American casinos. When he arrived at the casino, Richard began dealing the cards and offered Marcus the opportunity to become his partner.
Realizing how much risk it took, Richard agreed, and Joe started to teach him the ropes.
Marcus first loaded the decks when Joe played at his table. Later, he left his job at the casino and began performing various secondary tasks in the operations team. However, his role gradually became crucial. Moreover, he began to push improvement suggestions.
Savannah Trick
One time, Marcus sat in a strip bar. He watched one of the girls dancing and reflected on new tricks.
Suddenly it dawned on him how to fool dealers using a small stack of chips to cover one big chip. This technique later brought them millions and was called Savannah - in the dancer's name.
We described it in detail in another article on Casinoz, so we will not repeat the story.
This method was not only in the arsenal of Richard Marcus and his new team, which included Pat Melleri and Bolles Abramovitz, but it was also the most successful and profitable. It is difficult to determine how much they managed to win in Savannah, but the amount is likely in the millions.
Changing the Job
Even a genius like Richard Marcus could not lead the powerful casino security system by the nose eternally. He knew it might be the end if he continued in the same spirit. Clouds were gathering above Richard, and he left their craft.
However, it would not be brilliant to throw it all away. Marcus decided to become a writer and published several books, sharing his knowledge with readers.
- In American Roulette, he talked about his career.
- In Dirty Poker, he revealed the secrets of cheating at the poker table.
- In The World's Greatest Gambling, he talked about many other cheats in the casinos.
All of Marcus's books are popular and have sold in many countries, allowing him to worry less about financial stability. Additionally, Richard occasionally serves as a casino safety advisor.
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Conclusion
The personality of Richard Marcus can be treated differently. He may be just a cheater, even very successful. And it is hard to believe in his memoirs. He quickly realized that he could earn a good income without risking his freedom. So we do not suggest cheering Marcus (especially trying to repeat his way), but his talent deserves respect.
