Hardy isn't particularly interested in gambling.
Every gambler believes they'll be the lucky one, but in reality, the house is destined to win in the end.
Gamblers believe in luck; the casino believes in mathematics.
The casino doesn't need to cheat; they can empty the gamblers' pockets with mathematical formulas alone.
The only rule for winning in gambling is not to gamble or perhaps having the ability to be the banker.
In a previous life, Hardy visited Las Vegas with many curious friends who couldn't resist trying their luck. Hardy resisted the temptation to join them at the tables and instead played a few rounds of slot machines for entertainment.
After exchanging $2,000 for chips, Hardy sat next to Siegel.
The game was simple.
Hardy quickly grasped the rules after watching a few rounds of cards.
