Lots of gambling action. Fun read and book moves quickly.

I saw the preview for the movie coming out about the MIT blackjack team. This book is not, I don't think, the story told in the that movie; that story is probably in Mezrich's other book on the topic, Bringing Down the House.

It was a quick, entertaining read that helped me pass the time while I flew from Houston to Pittsburgh.

As with most non-fiction books I read, I listened to this one on audio. I use this book in my English class, as a Lit Circle novel, and I was very pleased to have the opportunity to finally listen to it. I can genuinely recommend this book to young adult readers, as it is gritty, easy to follow, and fast-paced.

Busting Vegas is a great read that follows the experiences of a team of black jack players that develop a system to win big at the casinos around the world. Though I don't believe they actually bust Vegas, their story is as compelling as it is cautionary. An excellent example of misusing one's education, the Team doesn't actually cheat, but there is a certain element of moral culpability that is inherent in what they do. They use a system that, coupled with the traditions that Vegas upholds to keep the game of black jack uniform and precise, gives the team an unfair advantage, even for Vegas standards.

A traditional story about moral decisions, life threatening situations, and love affairs, the story of the MIT team that brings Vegas to its knees is a great read, and is a modern tale for the 21st Century.

On a technical note, I traditionally enjoy it when author's read their own works. In this case, I think Ben Mezrich does an adequate job, though I think this book would lend itself to a more traditional dramatic audio format. The author interview portion at the end of the disc collection was also a nice addition.

Three stars for getting a book published and decent style of writing, just didn’t hold my interest.