Edward O. Thorp
Entrepreneur

Edward O. Thorp Net Worth

Edward O. Thorp is an Entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $800 million. Born in 1932, he is best known for inventing the first wearable computer in 1961 and writing the book Beat the Dealer, which demonstrated how blackjack could be beaten by card counting. His success has made him one of the wealthiest people in the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 14, 1932
Birth Place Illinois
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Leo

💰 Net worth: $800 million (2024)

About

Invented the first wearable computer in 1961 and wrote Beat the Dealer, which showed how blackjack could be beaten by card counting.

Before Fame

He earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Trivia

His main research tool while working on his blackjack game theory was the IBM 704.

Family Life

His family was residing in Chicago, Illinois, when he was born.

Associated With

He was a devoted student of Albert Einstein's theories.

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