Ketty Fisher

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Long before he was President of the United States or hosted a reality game show, Donald J. Trump was seen as the savior of Atlantic City because of his plans to reinvigorate the hotel and casino scene. Now, almost 30 years later, some of his behavior and decision-making during this period has been at the center of criticism for his presidential bid. Despite Donald Trump taking a front seat in the Republican nominee candidacy, betting sites do not predict that he will be the party’s  nominee.

Next time you find yourself at a live blackjack table, adding and subtracting ones as you count your way through a shoe of cards, and, hopefully make a bit of money in the process, take a moment between hands to thank Edward O. Thorp. He is the university math professor turned stock-market genius who invented card counting, wrote a bestselling book called “Beat The Dealer” and can be considered the father of modern advantage play.

The bright lights, the glitz and the glamour – gambling has an aura about it that just makes it seem such a lucrative and entertaining pastime to partake in. Yet others see it as a way to make a quick buck, with illegal gambling rings being built up in the dark underbelly of our major cities.

We've taken a look at a few of the biggest underground gambling dens in recent years, how they came about and the repercussions for those involved.

We’ve all heard it a thousand times, a thousand ways: technology brings us closer to those far away, but distances us from those closest to us. With so many of us constantly on our devices, it can feel like we’re missing out on opportunities for truly rewarding personal interaction. Fortunately, we’ll always have cards!