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 Peter
Griffin
Peter Griffin was one of the most revered and respected players
and authors on the subject of blackjack. Originally from New
Jersey, Griffin was the grandson of the noted mathematician,
Frank Loxley Griffin. Peter Griffin was hailed for his genius
at dissecting the mathematics of casino games, specifically
blackjack. He loved a challenge and the harder and more complicated
the game, the more Griffin enjoyed tackling it.
As a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at California
State University, Griffin wanted to do a course on math and
statistics in gambling. He went to Las Vegas to conduct research
and, after suffering many losses, was more determined than
ever to figure out the “system.” He decided to
focus on blackjack and became one of the most noted speakers
on the topic, both nationally and internationally. He later
authored the groundbreaking “Theory of Blackjack,”
as well as “Extra Stuff: Gambling Ramblings.”
His works were hailed as both innovative and essential for
serious game players.
Griffin was well known for his style and humor. While his
writings offered valuable lessons in the rules of blackjack,
they are written in a tone that was lighter than most others
writing on the same topic. His books still make for highly
entertaining and informative reading. Griffin also served
as an Election Eve statistical consultant for United Press
International throughout the 80's. Griffin died of cancer
in July of 1998 at age 61. |
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