Ben Mezrich is not a professional gambler himself but is one of the most influential authors documenting gambling culture. His book Bringing Down the House tells the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team, who used card counting to win millions from casinos. The book inspired the Hollywood movie 21 and introduced millions of readers to the world of advantage play. Mezrich’s work blends journalism with storytelling, making the gambling world exciting and accessible to a wide audience.