How This Man Profited $1 Billion Betting On Hong Kong Horse Races: Introduction to Bill Benter

The transcript details the life of Bill Benter, a Pittsburgh native who became a successful gambler. Initially interested in physics, Benter left college to pursue gambling in Las Vegas, inspired by Edward Thorpe's book on card counting. He met Alan Woods, joined his team, and achieved significant success in Monte Carlo. However, their gambling career faced a setback when they were blacklisted in the Griffin Book, forcing them to seek new opportunities.

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