Nicholas is an 18 year veteran of the casino gaming industry, He has been involved in a variety of gaming aspects, from advantage play as a player/manager with the infamous M.I.T Blackjack teams, to a consultant to the “house” in the capacity of gaming mathematician and data scientist. He's designed mathematical models that have derived optimal play strategies for complexed slot games in 2 draw video poker and Casino Solitaire, both which have been approved for placement in US casinos. Nicholas has taught at DUKE, Clemson, and Michigan State Universities. He has published over 200 articles in the game-theory arena, with an emphasis on strategy and economic applications, and is a contributor to many casino gaming and financial sites and publications, including WizardofOdds.com, Forbes, and Entrepreneur magazines .
Nicholas is also a regular attendee of the Blackjack Ball. A yearly gathering of the most prolific gamblers in the world.
