- Paperback: 198 pages
- Publisher: High Stakes Publishing; New edition edition (9 July 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843440326
- ISBN-13: 978-1843440321
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 481,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book presents the story of the man who broke the bank at the roulette table in Nice in 1966. It is a dry and funny account of how he organised a team of twelve players ( thirteen including himself ) to work a reverse Labouchere betting progression while placing wagers on all six outside, even-money bets at the same time; odd, even, red, black, high and low. Along the way, he offers insights into the effects of gambling on personalities and describes the winning roulette system that he used in detail, along with the discipline, stamina and bankroll required to apply it.
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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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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS A TRUE STORY!!,
By Mrs. S. E. Barratt (Salisbury, Wiltshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thirteen Against the Bank (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
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Ne rien de va plus!,
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This review is from: Thirteen Against the Bank (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:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Norman Leigh,
By SC (U.K.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Thirteen Against the Bank (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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