- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Oldcastle Books Ltd; New edition edition (21 Mar 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0948353996
- ISBN-13: 978-0948353994
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 12.2 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 431,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the summer of 1966 Norman Leigh took a team to the Casino Municipale in Nice with the express intention of systematically winning large sums of money at roulette. Two weeks later the team was banned from every casino in France, the reason being not that they had cheated or behaved badly, but simply that they won - methodically and consistently. This is Leigh's detailed account of the events which led up to the achievement of what is generally considered impossible - beating the bank at roulette - and an explanation of how the system works.
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Norman Leigh became famous for using his system to break the bank but unfortunately as a result he and his syndicate were banned from playing in casinos across Europe...
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For all those readers who assume that Thirteen Against the Bank is a novel....... may I correct you?
Norman Leigh was my uncle (my mother's brother). I can assure you that he was a professional gambler, and that he really did have a "cartel" of 12 ordinary people who he trained to use his roulette system, which he had developed over many years.
He and they went to the South of France, and systematically broke the bank until they were banned and deported (but much richer for the experience!).
Uncle Norman was an extraordinary man. He had no formal education and was self-taught. He spoke 6 or 7 languages fluently, had a talent for mathematics, and was a gentleman of the old sort - yet he couldn't resist a challenge and taking risks - hence his life of gambling. He lived in Twickenham with his wife (later divorced) and son, Guy Julian, my cousin, who is in his late 30's now, and spent the latter part of his life in Lymington, Hampshire.
Unfortunately, Uncle Norman lived as a prince but died as a pauper, alcoholic, in a bed sit, and alone, about 20 years ago. I will always remember him for his style (he ALWAYS wore a suit, white shirt and either a cravat or bow tie). He was chivalrous, kind, intelligent, great company, always had a story to tell, and was a typical "lovable rogue".
Sara Barratt, niece to Norman Leigh
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Another reviewer casts doubt on this book's authenticity as a non-fiction work (as alleged). I do not know, but it seemed to have the ring of truth for me. I think a fictionalized account would be snappier, somehow. If it is fiction, then the author should have gone on writing as a novelist!
The idea is to recruit twelve helpers to take the roulette banks of southern France using a system called "reverse Labouchere", basically simple, but complex to do as a team. The basic idea is to increase stakes on a WIN and not on a loss, as do the hopeless gamblers. Thus, if you lose, you lose one unit or unit plus unit, whereas if you win, you increase stakes of unit plus unit until the end of a previously-determined run. So if you get a run of, say, 10 losses, you have lost about 10 units, whereas if you win 10 in a row...
A book which can really take you into itself until the end. Brilliant.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can confirm that Ms Barratts comments are true as I was in regular contact with Mr Leigh up until his death which I believe was in 1992.We were working on a new Roulette system which I still use to this day to provide me with a healthy income. Maybe one day I will write a book about my experiences, but not just yet as I like to keep a low profile whilst I travel around the casinos.The book Thirteen against the bank is definately based on a true story although some minor details have been changed and whether or not you are a gambler, it is well worth a read.
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Enjoyable Finctional Non-sense
Sorry to all of you who are looking for a get-rich scheme. The maths don't add up. The beauty of this book is that no one can realistically (re)apply the methodology. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. M. Mcnicholas
Fascinating
A great yarn all the more fascinating because it is true. Will make even the most sober minded dream of breaking the Casino back.
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by William E. Nicholls
Truth or lies?
This supposedly true story of a gambling coup at roulette reads like a novel and is an exciting account of an infallible system of betting. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by William B. Parkinson
13 Against The Bank
There appears to be some confusion about this book - Fact or Fiction. Its all fact, but told as a gripping story. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2004 by D R FOSTER
Classic flowing story.
If you are not a gambler, the author's technique of drawing you into this story with belief will have you researching roulette systems. Read more
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