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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate
- Inspired protagonist of 21
- Makes cameo in film as dealer
- Vegas winnings were often $900/night
- Of Chinese descent
- Card-counting is legal, but not tolerated by Casinos
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Jeff Ma is co-founder and VP of the fantasy investment site Protrade.com, but earned a greater claim to fame in the mid-'90s as a member of the MIT Blackjack Team. A group of six students and graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the team made millions in Vegas, inspiring the book Bringing Down the House, as well as the film 21. As chronicled in the book by writer Ben Mezrich, the key to the success of Ma and friends was a remarkably effective card-counting system they had developed themselves. The book's protagonist, "Kevin Lewis," is based on Ma. A non-fiction bestseller, the book in turn inspired the film 21, starring actor Jim Sturgess as Ma (renamed yet again as "Ben Campbell"). The fact that Ma, who is of Chinese descent, is not portrayed as Asian-American has been the subject of some controversy online.
In addition to his work with Protrade.com, Ma is a paid speaker, discussing how his mathematical approach to Blackjack can be used as a tool for success in Business. His website, Jeff Ma's Wild World of Gambling, includes videos that explain his card-counting techniques.
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Jeff Ma News
- Topix.net: Jeff Ma
- Google News: Jeff Ma
- Dallas Morning News: 21 Star Jim Sturgess Is in the Chips (March 28, 2008)
- USA Today: New Film '21' Counts on the Real Deal for Inspiration (March 25, 2008)
- SFGate: Hollywood Deals Jeff Ma a Good Hand with '21' (March 27, 2008)
- Since he left the MIT team, Ma said he's had no interest in running another operation. He said he gets recognized at casinos, where security guards will kindly ask him to leave if he sits at a blackjack table.
Jeff Ma on Amazon
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The Last Year - $14.95
It's a new school year at Bible College, but Paul has a problem: over the summer, he's realized that he is gay, and feels torn between his true nature and religion. To complicate m...Amazon
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Norwell (MA) (Images of America) - $19.99
Norwell was originally part of the maritime town Scituate, an area that boasted a thriving shipbuilding industry for over 200 years on the North River. In 1848, taxpayers from the ...Amazon
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Coast Guard Station Porch, Cape Cod Ns, MA, Photographic Print by Jeff Greenberg, 40x30 - $134.99
Art.com is the world's largest retailer of art prints, posters, photographs, and framed artwork. With our huge selection of over 200,000 prints, you'll easily find the perfect piec...Amazon
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Jeff Ma Questions
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Is Boston the capital of MA? 3 AnswersYes, it is. The cornerstone of the State House (which is across the street from Boston Common) was laid on July 4, 1795 by Samuel Adams and Paul Revere. ... read more -
Is it possible to push question on MA over an API? 1 AnswerCheck out Blog Widgets here on Mahalo. You may be able to use that in your API. read more -
Do you think that Jeff Dunham is offensive? 6 AnswersThe humor is at once offensive, hilarious, and necessary. It is offensive to some non-terrorist Muslims who see it as stereotyping and demeaning to their reli... read more
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Koq cm sehari?? RT @Riqboi: rame2 dong ajak semua, gw cuma sehari di jakarta. Abis itu mo balik semarang. ajak ella ma ko jeff juga ya ci.
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Out to ma boi jeff party so u noe I'm polo down.ps I love u more jessica
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Pirates Extend Streak with Win Over Devils Lowell, MA – Jeff Cowan, Matt Caruana, Brad Larsen and Cody McCormick... http://bit.ly/51b0Jm
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@lacarrington1 Aww yes ma'am I am!! I have one going now,it's Jeff/OC...and I'm thinking on a Sabin/Shelley slash.
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GOOD LUCK JEFF MAYERSOHN who purchased HARVARD BOOK STORE (since1932).always a great place to shop when in CAMBRIDGE,MA.hope to see you soon
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