contents [hide]<\/span><\/p> Akio Kashiwagi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n John W. Gates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Phil Ivey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Archie Karas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Kerry Packer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n Speaking of legends, we knew where to start. Akio Kashiwagi is not only a baccarat legend but also an icon of gambling in general.<\/p>\n The life of Akio Kashiwagi was a tempestuous one. His assassination is still unsolved murder. Ok, let\u2019s begin from the start.<\/p>\n One thing to remember about Akio Kashiwagi is that he loved being called The Warrior<\/em><\/strong>. He was as wealthy as a samurai as can be. Born in Tokyo, the Japanese gambler preferred to stay famous as a real estate investor. Even in casinos, if you asked about his profession, you would hear simply, \u201cbusiness.\u201d<\/p>\n As for his gambling behavior, baccarat was more than just a hobby to the infamous Warrior. Notoriously good at the game, Kashiwagi regularly staked between $100,000 or $200,000 a hand. Baccarat was always his game of choice. The Warrior would sit at the table for many hours incessantly; he wouldn\u2019t sleep for days at all.<\/p>\n One memorable moment from his stormy life had to do with the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. In 1990, Kashiwagi wagered as much as $12 million.<\/p>\n Sadly, his life ended fairly quickly. Akio Kashiwagi was just 54 when he was stabbed to death multiple times.<\/p>\n Kashiwagi remains as mysterious as he was while he was roaming through Vegas. In Scorsese\u2019s 1995 film Casino<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, he was depicted by Nobu Matsuhisa, although with a different name. The character inspired by the works of Mr. Kashiwagi was called Ichikawa in the movie.<\/p>\n Baccarat players of the 21st<\/sup> century still remember the Warrior, and high-rollers look up to him.<\/p>\n Traveling back in time a little bit, we\u2019re going back to the 19th<\/sup> century when industrialist John Warne Gates was born.<\/p>\n From the get-go, it was clear that Mr. Gates was meant for great things. Although reared on a farm, John never had a propensity for farming. Instead, he expressed a tendency toward business from an early age. He studied bookkeeping and business law, which he translated onto his hobbies later on.<\/p>\n Certain acquaintances invited Gates to poker parties, where he realized he was excellent with cards. This baccarat legend gained a nickname Bet A Million<\/strong> after winning $600,000 on a horse race.<\/p>\n Much like The Warrior, Bet A Million was a high-stake punter. He would bet multiple thousands on poker and baccarat. John Gates did not play slots or blackjack.<\/p>\n The Hall of Great Westerners<\/strong> inducted Mr. Bet-A-Million in 1972.<\/p>\n Leaving the memory lane behind, let\u2019s focus on the present moment. If you\u2019re a poker player, you probably know about Phil Ivey, who has won 10 WSOP bracelets to date.<\/p>\n However, Ivey is also a keen baccarat player.<\/p>\n This American gambler<\/strong><\/a> has nourished an interest in multiple forms of gambling. His preferred baccarat variant has always been Punto Banco. He became a notorious baccarat player in Atlantic City and London. Reportedly, Ivey was accused of using the edge-sorting strategy to lower the house edge. Nobody would mind it if he hadn\u2019t won a whopping $23 million while sorting edges in baccarat.<\/p>\n To use edge sorting in a card game, you need to find a somewhat damaged or malfunctioning deck. Then, you use the fault to your advantage. In land-based casinos, some card patterns might not be symmetrical. When an advantage player spots this, they are likely to capitalize on it. But as casinos frown upon this behavior, they condone players who exercise edge sorting.<\/p>\n Be that as it may, Phil Ivey is a real celebrity of gambling. You can see him at various tables, scooping wins like there\u2019s no tomorrow.<\/p>\n Phil Ivey\u2019s name can be found in the Poker Hall of Fame<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Gambling enthusiasts love nicknames. Such is Archie Karas, who was born Anargyros Nicholas Karabourniotis. But to avoid mispronunciations and confusion, he goes under Archi Karas. Over the span of his gambling career, he adopted the nickname The Run<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Why The Run?<\/p>\n Archie Karas is famous for the longest winning streak in the history of brick-and-mortar gambling. In 1992, Karas wagered $50, loaned $10,000 more, and won well over $40 million by 1995. Rumor has it that he lost it all before 1996.<\/p>\n However, there\u2019s a silver lining in Archie\u2019s cloud. This baccarat legend once won about $13 million playing baccarat. But avid as he is, he would easily be on a roll, losing most of his winnings.<\/p>\n Needless to emphasize, Archi Karas is a high-roller. Other than placing high stakes, his presence at baccarat tables is felt through his incredible skills. Although baccarat is officially a game of chance, Karas has seemingly used his impressive photographic memory to win at baccarat.<\/p>\n Karas maintains that he holds the record for the most money placed in a casino ever. The public has often compared him to Nick the Greek<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nAkio Kashiwagi<\/h2>\n
John W. Gates<\/h2>\n
Phil Ivey<\/h2>\n
Archie Karas<\/h2>\n
Kerry Packer<\/h2>\n
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