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Las Vegas gambler beat casinos out of $15M. Now she’s telling her story
She says advantage play helped her beat casino games and build a fortune after years of studying cards and betting patterns.
- Professional gambler Gina Fiore, 48, detailed her career and winnings of about $15 million from casinos. Her story illustrates the intense, methodical approach required to succeed as an "advantage player" in high-stakes environments.
- Before becoming an advantage player, Fiore worked as a casino dealer at the Hacienda and Monte Carlo. She learned card counting and hole carding techniques to gain an edge over the house.
- Working up to 16 hours daily, Fiore detailed her journey in her book, "A Memoir of Blackjack, Bacs, and Beginnings." She sent queries to 101 agents before finally securing representation for her story.
- Her book inspired a television deal, with show-runner Will Graham and actress Riley Keough developing a series based on her life. Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, is set to star in the project.
- Beyond gambling, Fiore’s memoir explores personal struggles, including a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and a custody battle for her son. These challenges provide a complex, human backdrop to her professional achievements in the casino industry.
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Las Vegas gambler beat casinos out of $15M. Now she’s telling her story
LAS VEGAS — One in 300. That is the average number of blackjack dealers that professional gambler Gina Fiore discovered that flashed their hole card — or unintentionally exposed a portion of a facedown card that should stay hidden during…
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