Gambling With an Edge

Elihu Feustel Sep 24, 2024

My guest this week is Elihu Feustel. He is on this week to talk about his new book, Beyond The Odds, which you can pick up here https://amzn.to/3Behcxf

Blackjack Ball 2024 Aug 16, 2024

Bob and I are back after a long hiatus to talk about this years blackjack ball. We are joined by John Chang, former head of the MIT team, Max Rubin, the host and creator of the blackjack ball, and Rick "Night Train" Blaine who was this year's inductee into the blackjack hall of fame.

Dennis Rappaport Feb 29, 2024

Bob and I are back to talk to Dennis Rappaport. Dennis was a boxing manager, and promotor probably best known for managing Gerry Cooney. He also was a brilliant PR man, and has some crazy stories from his years in "The Sweet Science."

Lauri Thompson episode 16 Feb 19, 2024

Lauri Thompson came to Las Vegas as a dancer in 1980. She went from Las Vegas strip entertainer to a top entertainment attorney, with a stop along the way as Susie Spirit on the original GLOW - Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Here is the clip of Lauri getting her arm dislocated in an episode of GLOW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDxYpEKotyU

Billy Baxter Feb 09, 2024

Billy Baxter is a legend in the gambling world. Today we focus on his time as a boxing manager, and some very high stakes golf games.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Super Bowl 2024 Feb 02, 2024

Gambling With an Edge is back with Bob and I talking to Anthony Curtis, and Frank B. We talk about the Super Bowl coming here ot Las Vegas, and then talk about other things happening around town.

Nicholas Forte - Pastry chef ep14 Jan 20, 2024

Nicholas Forte is the corporate pastry chef for Tao Group - west coast. What drew me to Nick's story is that straight out of pastry school he went to the only 3-Michelin-star restaurant in the state of Nevada, and said, "I want to work here." He got the job at Joel Robuchon. You can see examples of Nick's work on his Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/fortenj/
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Sports Books Behaving Badly with Bob Loeb Dec 22, 2023

Bob Dancer and I are back doing a Gambling With an Edge episode. We interview attorney Bob Loeb about the recent trend of legal, regulated sportsbooks stealing people's money.

Joseph Merhi part 2 episode 13 Dec 07, 2023

My guest this week is Joseph Merhi. In part 1 we covered Joseph moving to Florida from a small town in Syria when he was 18 years old. He spoke no English, but through grit and perseverance he went on to produce over 100 movies. This is part 2 of 2, in which we cover Joseph's move from Las Vegas to LA, and his pursuit of the movie business.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Joseph Merhi part 1 Episode 12 Nov 15, 2023

My guest this week is Joseph Merhi. Joseph moved to Florida from a small town in Syria when he was 18 years old. He spoke no English, but through grit and perseverance he went on to produce over 100 movies. This is part 1 of 2.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Frank Frigo Episode11 Oct 25, 2023

My guest this week is Frank Frigo. Frank is one of the founders of Edj Analytics, and we talk about their football model named Zeus which they licensed to various NFL teams to make better playing decisions.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
NY Times article mentioned in the show.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/sports/football/eagles-analytics-super-bowl-lii.html

Ed Miller Episode 10 Oct 17, 2023

My guest this week is Ed Miller. Ed is on to talk about his new book, "Interception" which he co-authored with Matt Davidow.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/edmillerepisode10
Books by Ed Miller & Matt Davidow
The Logic of Sports Betting https://amzn.to/3QlG3Ec
Interception https://amzn.to/46Abjoz

Sherriff AP episode 9 Sep 26, 2023

Sherriff AP chucked it all to become a professional card counter. He had one of the worst losing streaks I have heard of, and I'm not just talking about losing money. Everything in his life seemed to all go wrong at the same time. I think most people would have quit, and never looked back, but he stuck it out.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Links
Sherriff AP being told card counting is illegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jVerBdoN0c&t=222s

Bob Dancer Episode 8 Sep 18, 2023

Bob Dancer is the world's best known authority on Video Poker, having written many books, and countless articles on the subject. He of course was my cohost and founder of Gambling With an Edge for 12 years. But in this episode we are going back to when he was trying to be a professional backgammon player in the 1970s in Los Angeles, where cheating was a very real danger.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Links
http://bobdancer.com
http://gamblingwithanedge.com

Jason Ladanye episode 7 Sep 10, 2023

Jason Ladanye is a professional, award-winning sleight-of-hand entertainer who has performed card magic all around the world for the last twenty years. Prior to magic he was musician who was touring as a keyboard player from the time he was 17, opening for everyone from the Rolling Stones to BB King.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21 or @lifeisagamblepod on Threads. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Links
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQsmxaMzYr76Yd1iqMEq8TA
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cardmagicbyjason/

Bob Nersesian episode 6 Aug 22, 2023

This is a brief episode with our favorite gambling attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob is on with breaking news for professional gamblers regarding the trespass statute in Nevada.

DonWilsonEpisode5 Aug 11, 2023

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Don "The Dragon" Wilson, one of the most iconic martial artists, and action stars of the 1980s and 1990s. Don talks about his fight career, and his transition from fighter to action star.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21 or @lifeisagamblepod on Threads. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Links
https://www.facebook.com/DonWilsonTheDragon
"How I Made A Hundred Movies In Hollywood" by Roger Corman https://amzn.to/3QARdpo
Don Wilson movies - https://amzn.to/44acSHU
Don's Wikipedia page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Wilson_(kickboxer)

Blair Hull Episode #4 Jul 27, 2023

Blair Hull was known as the first "BP" or "Big Player". Ken Uston wrote a book called, "The Big Player" after he replaced Blair in that role. Taking what he learned from counting cards Blair moved to a much bigger casino with higher stakes, the options exchange.
We discuss three big gambles in Blair's life. In 1987 the markets were all crashing, and Blair walked onto the exchange floor saying to himself that his job was to make a price on both buy or sell. There were only people wanting to sell, and like it or not he had to give them a price, and buy what they were unloading. Second we talk about his decision to run for US Senate, and was beat in the primary by a young organizer named Barak Obama. Last we talk about how Blair came out of retirement when he saw that people were buying options as if they were lottery tickets.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21 or @lifeisagamblepod on Threads. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Links
Hull Tactical Asset Allocation http://www.hulltactical.com/
Twitter - @blairhull

Life is a Gamble Wonderhussy Episode3 Jul 17, 2023

Sarah Jane Woodall has been known for the last dozen years as Wonderhussy. She is a writer, actress, model, and all-around creative. I talk to her about what I consider a huge gamble, and she shrugs it off as no big deal. What was her job I thought was so risky? Driving out to the middle of nowhere in the desert with a complete stranger, and working as a nude model.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.
Wonderhussy Links
Wonderhussy website http://wonderhussy.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wonderhussyadventures/
Her more adult Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wonderhussy/
Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Wonderhussy

Life is a Gamble episode #2 AP White Jul 09, 2023

AP White dropped out of college 3 times before finally graduating, and getting that 6-figure per year job. But once he started working he found he hated the job. He decided to quit, and go on the road as a professional advantage player.
You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21 or @lifeisagamblepod on Threads. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Life Is A Gamble #1 Darryl Purpose Jun 28, 2023

Hey everyone. This is episode one of my new podcast. As you can see, it is called Life is a Gamble, and as the title indicates it will be about life's gambles. I am still feeling my way here so things may morph and change as time goes on, but I hope you come along for the ride.
You can reach me with questions, comments, etc. at LifeIsAGamblePod@gmail.com, or on twitter @rwm21.

Final episode - Mail Bag May 18, 2023

This is our final scheduled episode of GWAE. We close out the show with questions from our mail bag. It's been a great ride for 12 years, and we are really grateful for the outpouring of kind words from our listeners, and for our sponsors over the years.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:47] Lessons learned from guests on GWAE
[04:45] Missed advantage plays
[09:38] Memorable moments
[13:26] Bankroll management and session size
[15:45] Will Bob continue to blog on Las Vegas Advisor?
[16:23] Penalty cards in 10/7 Double Bonus
[16:54] Odds boosts
[18:21] Hole carding
[20:04] Card pulling on video poker
[21:37] Other advantage play resources
[24:09] Life lesson from gambling
[28:05] Gathering free play off of multiple cards
[30:14] Predicting the future of advantage play
[31:55] Continuous shuffling machines
[32:56] Favorite casino games
[34:11] Largest failures
[36:20] Best gambling advice
[39:10] Commercials
[42:02] "Carnival" games
[44:39] Extracting value from promo chips and coupons
[47:50] Lowering the house edge at blackjack without card counting
[50:13] Mistakes and play speed in video poker
[51:34] Closing remarks
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
http://SouthPointCasino.com
Short Stories and Books Referenced:
http://Cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/the-gods-of-scrabble-by-mo-srivastava-1.4244078
Quit: Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke - https://amzn.to/3BElw5S
Comp City by Max Rubin - https://amzn.to/42NUx3A
Podcasts Referenced:
http://Theringer.com/gamblers-podcast
http://Thehammer.bet/channel/circles-off
http://Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692
http://Twitter.com/bebetterbettors

Bonus Episode May 11, 2023

This bonus episode is something we probably should have done a lot more of. No guest, no mail bag questions, just a conversation between Bob and I
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:37] Playing in New Orleans, hotel rooms, entering the casino[05:39] Dealer rotations, playing through breaks
[09:16] Driving to a casino, parking, cabs
[13:33] Advantage play before cell phones
[16:13] "Playing a secret game"
[24:55] Bob's slot plays, lifestyle[30:42] Frugality, saving, investing
[34:41] Does Bob consider himself to be an optimist or pessimist?
[36:03] Career regrets

Mike Shackleford 5/4/2023 May 04, 2023

Our guest this week is Michael Shackleford aka The Wizard of Odds. We discuss the updated version of his book "Gambling 102", and his thoughts about being part of Gambling With an Edge over the years.
Show notes
[00:00] Introduction of Michael Shackleford, The Wizard of Odds
[01:28] A new version of Gambling 102
[02:45] Cashman Bingo
[04:17] Figuring out the strategies for vulnerable games, crowdsourcing data
[05:32] Does Michael play these games?
[07:37] Must-Hit-By machines, probability of winning, adjusting for hold by state
[13:48] Differences between video poker and slots
[20:42] Other new chapters in Gambling 102 on Crapless Craps and Face Up Pai Gow
[22:30] Ultimate X Bonus Streak strategy
[26:19] Michael tells Bonnie that Bob takes a lot of cruises
[27:50] Commercials
[30:53] How long will Michael remain The Wizard of Odds?
[30:29] Michael's retirement plans
[36:29] Face Up Pai Gow progressive jackpot
[37:52] Michael's most memorable GWAE episodes
[41:46] Bob's favorite GWAE episode, Kelly Sun
[43:12] Richard's favorite GWAE episodes, Mike Sexton, Billy Baxter, Dewey Tomko
[44:33] Final thoughts
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
http://WizardOfOdds.com
http://WizardOfVegas.com
http://Twitter.com/Wizard0fOdds

Gambling With an Edge - mail bag 4/27/2023 Apr 27, 2023

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[04:46] RNGs in video poker
[05:47] Las Vegas Advisor free play strategies
[06:57] Does play on a cruise affect ADT or status at brick and mortar casinos
[10:05] Video poker session length
[12;41] Second language value for APs
[15:25] Video poker progressives strategy cards, common progressive games
[17:43] Generating losses, lifetime win for slot players
[19:09] Recording video poker sessions
[20:48] Books about Las Vegas
[26:39] Ultimate X Gold strategy
[29:06] A player who lives on a boat and travels to play promotions
[30:48] Video poker card frequencies
[31:46] Blackjack spreads and playing for comps
[33:00] Playing at a newly opened casino
[36:08] Commercials
[38:29] Favorite advantage play game
[41:11] Remaining in a casino's database, OSN
[43:30] Misdeals
[44:35] Doubling on 12 as cover
[47:05] Buying in at tables with slot tickets
[49:05] Recommended: The Night Agent on Netflix
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
The Night Agent - http://Netflix.com/title/81450827

Captain Jack Andrews 4/20/2023 Apr 20, 2023

Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews on for our final episode about sports betting. We talk about the state of the industry, as well as some of the tools at unabated.com.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack Andrews of Unabated.com
[01:16] Unabated tools exploited market inefficiencies
[06:45] Correlations between card counting and sports betting
[11:02] Synthetic hold and outs
[14:58] How will sports betting evolve over the next few years?
[19:40] Micro betting and lag time, free rolls
[23:37] Vulnerabilities in new types of bets
[25:45] Line shopping
[29:28] Captain Jack's favorite memories of GWAE
[36:56] Commercials
[38:56] GWAE sponsors
[40:08] Upcoming things at Unabated, alt line pricing
[45:33] Parlays as cover
[50:31] Variance and tipping costs
[51:09] Captain Jack's final thoughts on GWAE
[52:43] Recommended: People I Mostly Admire podcast
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/capjack2000
Books Referenced:
The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow - https://amzn.to/3LdR4VE
Gambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin - https://amzn.to/40meV9T
Recommended:
http://Freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admire/
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia - https://amzn.to/43PFYNN
Dan Buetter's books - https://amzn.to/41qvTFp
GWAE archives - http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/category/podcast/

Blackjack Roundtable 2023 Apr 13, 2023

Our guests this week are: colin Jones, Darryl Purpose, and Byrnin Down The House. For our last episode about Blackjack we wanted to have a blackjack roundtable. We talk about how blackjack has changed over the last 45 years, and how Byrnin is still able to play 100 hours per month just counting cards.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Colin Jones, Darryl Purpose, and Burning Down the House
[01:00] Current blackjack conditions
[03:38] How long could Burning Down the House continue to play?
[05:57] Betting, cover, max bets
[07:30] Darryl's approach to cover, use of big players
[10:08] Colin and The Church Team's approach to cover, changes over time
[15:56] Playing abroad
[18:52] Expenses when traveling to casinos abroad
[22:18] Playing in the UK
[23:58] Getting stiff, cheating accusations, and confiscated chips
[29:07] Generating EV at blackjack
[32:02] Commercials
[34:00] Playing music, playing blackjack, and favorite hands
[45:15] Playing without a player's card
[47:50] Recommended: We Own This City on HBO, Singer Songwriter Heaven by Kevin Faherty, Darryl Purpose at McCabes, Tales from the Felt
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Hbo.com/we-own-this-city
Singer Songwriter Heaven by Kevin Faherty
http://Darrylpurpose.com/shows
http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology

Mr. Doppy Apr 06, 2023

Our guest this week is an advantage player named "Mr. Doppy." We talk about his exploits beating the lottery, and sports books.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of advantage player, Mr. Doppy
[01:06] Lessons learned from GWAE
[02:40] Adapting to bigger stakes
[04:42] Other advantage plays, lottery
[14:20] The end of the lottery play
[15:25] Interviewed by authorities
[19:47] Cashing out
[22:22] Transitioning into sports betting
[27:41] Commercials
[30:06] What is Mr. Doppy doing now?
[31:32] Credit card points optimization
[38:40] Pinball and advantage play logic
[39:55] Twitter.com/MrDoppy
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Hbo.com/succession
http://pinballmuseum.org

Bob Nersesian 3/30/2023 Mar 30, 2023

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob answers legal questions from you our listeners.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gambling attorney and Blackjack Hall of Fame member, Bob Nersesian
[00:39] The future of GWAE
[03:39] Unusually high progressive amount shown, backup pool
[09:46] Prosecution of mistakes[13:33] Strategy for exploiting errantly programmed machines
[19:55] Leeching, structuring[25:13] The right to record police
[29:00] Casino refusing to return ID[34:55] Commercials
[38:01] Cashing chips with an outstanding market, call instruments
[40:32] Getting pulled over by tribal police, criminal jurisdiction
[46:20] Cashing TITOs, change vouchers, cashless transactions
[52:35] Recommended: Bob Nersesian Interview with Colin Jones, The Reckoning by John Grisham, Farnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Youtube.com/WFlISbpQntg
The Reckoning by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3ZyxLtY
Farnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein - https://amzn.to/40s28U5

Mickey Crimm 03/23/2023 Mar 23, 2023

Our guest this week is Mickey Crimm. Mickey is a slots pro. We talk about how slot hustling has changed over the years, and his life on the road.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of slot hustler, Mickey Crimm
[00:34] Mickey's first gambling game
[03:34] Two Hustlers episode of Risk of Ruin podcast
[05:11] Living in Montana
[07:25] Using player's cards, longevity, comps
[15:45] How has slot hustling changed in the last 5 to 10 years?[
[23:09] Analyzing slot games
[29:56] Commercials
[32:02] Longevity tips
[35:40] Information sharing and trolling
[38:21] Competing for machines
[44:33] Checking the most popular games, opportunity cost
[47:09] Sweating other players, waiting for machines
[49:19] Walking versus using a wheelchair
[53:16] Recommended: The Glory on Netflix, The Big Short
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Links Referenced:
http://Podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/two-hustlers/id1527018692?i=1000504515764
Recommended:
The Glory http://Netflix.com/title/81519223
The Big Short - https://amzn.to/407KHZ7

Mail Bag 03/16/2023 Mar 16, 2023

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:31] Income from positive EV games versus income from mail and comps
[06:36] Video poker machines in racinos in New York
[07:52] Why don't casinos use CSMs across the board?
[09:10] Evaluating the return of a mailers
[11:45] Playing on a spouse's player's card
[12:35] Can casinos adjust line plays and bonus pays independently
[14:08] Booking a room for an evening flight
[16:29] Prenups for APs
[19:13] Cell phone use at tables and slots
[23:07] Are casino drawings fair?
[24:48] Will casinos pay slot tickets via bank transfer
[26:11] Declaring cash when traveling abroad, currency restrictions
[29:03] Response to being flat-bet
[30:49] Deuces Wild DDB strategy
[31:59] Odds of hitting a royal holding two cards
[33:11] Three Way Action Video Poker
[35:06] The Plaza $75 Bingo match play
[36:20] Commercials
[38:49] World Game Protection Seminars
[46:38] Recommended: Waco on Showtime, The Collectors by David Baldacci
Sponsored Links:
http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Sho.com/waco
The Collectors by David Baldacci - https://amzn.to/3mNToJ6

Sports bettor Porter Mar 10, 2023

Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor named Porter. You can reach Porter on Twitter at @MLBksPSYCHIC.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Porter
[00:33] Porter’s background in gambling
[02:11] Backing in California
[05:36] How important is CLV?
[14:10] How big is Porter’s team?
[16:47] Getting stiffed
[20:40] Warnings signs from partners like
[23:20] Finding new places to bet, searching for liquidity
[26:41] Commercials
[28:33] Variance in small and large markets
[32:34] Unit size
[34:20] Seasoning accounts
[35:51] Market efficiency
[43:03] Finding partners
[45:33] Betting props
[49:08] HotelSlash.com, Guy Savor at Caesars
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://HotelSlash.com
http://Caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/guy-savoy

Jimmy Jazz 3/3/23 Mar 03, 2023

Our guest this week is Jimmy Jazz. He is back to talk about credit card strategies and other low roller plays.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, http://facebook.com/gamblingwithanedge, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction credit card, bargain, and coupon expert, Jimmy Jazz
[00:38] Southwest Companion Pass deal
[05:42] Funding online gambling accounts
[13:07] Referrals and kickbacks
[14:47] Status matching
[16:13] Four Queens slot club merged with Binion's
[19:18] Sticky buttons on video poker, machine error
[21:48] Safety deposit boxes
[25:05] Casinos resetting slot or video poker machines, preferential shuffling
[29:05] Commercials
[29:40] Self-service beverages
[32:52] Hustling scam warning signs at The Cosmopolitan
[35:37] Recommended: Story Slam at The Charleston Heights Arts Center on 3/11, Wonder Wallet
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
Story Slam http://Ci.ovationtix.com/35056/performance/11123937
Wonder Wallet
Jimmy's referral link for Southwest card.
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/226f/5TOONJBZH9

Matt of PlusEVanalytics Feb 24, 2023

Our guest this week is a return visit from Matt of http://www.plusevanalytics.com. Some of the topics discussed include
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Matt, aka @PlusEVAnalytics
[00:47] Matt's lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook
[05:18] Ontario gaming regulators side with Caesars
[10:05] Confidentiality agreements
[14:57] Matt's course at Analytics.bet
[19:59] Small data versus big data, NBA 2nd half total example
[23:43] Bet Bash 2
[32:15] Commercials
[34:21] Will Matt ever bet on sports full-time?
[36:26] The future of sports betting, adverse selection, exchanges, and parimutuel models
[55:50] Listeners can contact Matt @PlusEVAnalytics on Twitter
[56:03] Recommended: Fauda on Netflix, Risk of Ruin Podcast
Sponsored Links:
http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/PlusEVAnalytics
http://Plusevanalytics.wordpress.com
http://Analytics.bet
Recommended:
http://Netflix.com/title/80113612
http://Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rabbit-hole/id1527018692

Mail Bag 02/16/2023 Feb 17, 2023

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction[00:26] Playing without card inserted
[00:56] Failures in advantage play
[12:54] What is the best way to earn free play?
[14:18] Dealers offering advice, playing hands without instruction
[15:14] Tips for building a bankroll
[16:50] Social engineering to prolong plays
[18:09] New video poker variant
[19:29] Maintaining Seven Stars status at Caesars
[20:22] Testing blackjack team members
[24:48] Wonging and back counting[26:10] Craps betting system
[28:13] Losses at high variance video poker games[30:19] Dealer errors at Free Bet Blackjack[32:55] Is video poker still beatable in casinos today?
[33:27] Playing blackjack at third base[35:42] Switching video poker variants due to short-term outcomes[36:29] Explaining advantage play to family and friends
[40:59] Commercials[42:54] Bankroll management, planning for living expenses
[45:58] Free play strategy[47:05] Banking issues for advantage players
[49:33] Emotional bankroll and other tips for increasing blackjack stakes
[50:58] Does using a food comp hurt offers?
[52:46] How do APs cash out enough chips to generate income without ID?
[55:21] Recommended: Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast (Episode BJA100), David Baldacci audiobooks
Sponsored Links:
http://Unabated.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
Books Referenced:
Video Poker for the Intelligent Beginner by Bob Dancer - https://amzn.to/3YCRQQ8
Recommended:
http://Blackjackapprenticeship.com/blackjack-apprenticeship-podcast/
http://Audible.com/author/David-Baldacci/B000AQ0STC

Frank B on Super Bowl 2023 Feb 10, 2023

Our guest this week is sports bettor Frank B, on to talk about betting this year's Super Bowl.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor Frank B
[00:43] Hedging, vig, psychological and bankroll considerations
[04:50] Ratio of overs to unders
[07;30] Same game parlays
[10:00] Calculating standard parlay payouts
[13:16] Differences in Super Bowl betting in different states
[21:30] Opportunities created by a weekend influx of recreational bettors
[23:51] Kiosks, apps, and betting in Nevada
[28:33] What lines are likely to be moved by recreational bettors?
[30:34] Patrick Mahomes
[31:41] Imbalances in regional lines
[33:21] Commercials
[35:41] Cross sports bets
[43:21] Resetting of slot machines
[50:40] Recommended: The Pez Outlaw on Netflix, Las Vegas Advisor sportsbook deal in Arizona
Sponsored Links:
http://Unabated.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Store.BlackjackApprenticeship.com
Recommended:
http://Netflix.com/title/81641996
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com

Mail Bag 02/02/2023 Feb 03, 2023

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:34] Higher level counts
[02:33] Hole-carding internationally
[04:07] Accidentally playing someone else's slot machine mid-bonus
[08:25] Counting cards on a cruise ship
[10:20] Longevity research, doctors, diets, and intermittent fasting
[14:51] Making donations to The Blackjack Hall of Fame's charitable arm
[16:11] When and why to withdraw money from a bankroll?
[23:46] Bubble craps
[28:36] Commercials
[30:34] Playing as an AP in the UK, ID, slots, tables, counting cards, regulations
[37:48] 9/6 DDB with auto-hold
[39;58] What happened to Wilma0's money?
[42:09] Selling the rights to Sex, Lies, and Video Poker
[43:12] Tipping
[43:56] Misplaced and stolen cash stories
[48:21] Richard's brother's gambling
[49:28] Recommended: The Good Detective on Netflix, Innovative Remodeling LV, LLC
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Netflix.com/title/81323914
Innovative Remodeling LV, LLC

Kelly Sun Throwback episode Jan 27, 2023

This is a throwback episode originally recorded in 2017. Our guest this week is Kelly Sun. The media dubbed her the "Queen of Sorts," and her team mates called her a "baccarat machine." You know her as the mysterious Chinese woman behind the Phil Ivey edge sorting cases in London, and Atlantic City. Also on this show is Michael Kaplan, who has written about Kelly for the NY Times, and Cigar Aficionado, and Lori Chang. Lori is a former member of the MIT blackjack team, and friend of Kelly. Kelly sometimes has trouble with English, and Lori came along to help translate, and share a few stories of her own.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[02:35] Edge sorting at baccarat
[03:44] Kelly's backstory
[06:15] Gemaco and other brands of cards
[08:22] "The Macau way"
[09:20] Automatic shufflers, reusing cards, mini baccarat, cards, and dealers
[14:33] Edge sorting in blackjack
[16:14] Developing the baccarat strategy
[19:39] Playing in Las Vegas, playing with Phil Ivey
[25:30] Playing in Macau
[27:28] Foxwoods
[30:43] Casinos taking freerolls
[32:00] Don Johnson sees Kelly and Phil at The Borgata
[33:43] Different rules in baccarat
[34:44] Eddie stories
[38:51] Funny stories about frugality
[43:04] Commercials
[44:36] Kelly's nicknames
[48:24] Court cases in New Jersey and London
[50:35] Playing video poker in Lake Tahoe
[52:26] Edge sorting in baccarat versus blackjack
[53:43] Exploiting stereotypes
[58:27] Can Kelly still play?
Sponsored Links:
http://Unabated.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
Books Referenced:
Tales from the Felt
http://store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology

Anthony Curtis 1/19/2023 Jan 20, 2023

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:54] Las Vegas Advisor Members Rewards
[02:45] Master coupons
[04:16] Waived resort fees for up to five nights at Downtown Grand
[05:51] $1 minimum blackjack tables
[10:11] Caesars, MGM, Station, and Boyd
[11:56] Members Rewards release date
[12:33] Changes in Las Vegas in 2023
[16:44] Mattress Mack
[22:54] NFL contests
[27:10] Commercials
[29:26] James Grosjean’s upcoming book
[32:35] Other upcoming LVA books
[35:27] Bob's upcoming strategy cards
[41:48] Face-Up Pai Gow progressive
[45:35] Discussion of lifelong EV
[49:38] Recommended: Hit and Run on Netflix, Seven Stars free bets at Caesars, Resorts World free play and free parking
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com
http://Huntingtonpress.com
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
Recommended:
http://Netflix.com/title/80205626
Caesars free bets
Resorts World free play and free parking

Pro Slot Player CS Jan 13, 2023

Our guest this week is a professional slot player named CS.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of CS, advantage slot player
[00;34] CS's early gambling experiences
[02:15] Learning about beatable slots
[05:24] Networking for slot APs
[07:16] Scouting slots
[10:59] Slot tournaments
[14:25] Optimizing mailers or EV?
[17:17] Casinos backing off slot players
[19:50] Multi-progressive slots, software updates, RTPs
[28:14] Commercials
[30:28] "Must Hit By" slot machines
[32:10] Chopping plays with strangers
[35:24] Stalking other hustlers
[39:14] Filling bill validators
[42:08] Would CS check machines in front of slot techs?
[44:12] Arguments over machines, camping plays
[45:59] Working with a partner
[48:59] Can listeners contact CS?
[50:20] Recommended: Magic Spoon cereal, A Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva, The Art of Hunting Humans by Sidney Mazzi
Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Magicspoon.com
A Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Daniel Silva - https://amzn.to/3QBAnUZ
The Art of Hunting Humans by Sidney Mazzi - https://amzn.to/3W0aGi8

Mail Bag 1/5/2023 Jan 06, 2023

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:32] Kickers in video poker
[02:00] AP in England
[03:18] Switching machines in video poker
[04:14] Super Times Pay
[05:59] Casino Tournament Strategy by Stanford Wong
[07:02] Gift pick up, average daily theoretical
[08:02] Loss rebates and card counting
[10:15] Strategies to deal with winning and losing, emotional bankroll
[13:09] Counter intuitive plays in video poker
[15:10] 9/6 Jacks or Better strategy on Bonus Poker
[16:39] Finding advantage slots
[17:48] Ultimate X vulutring, penalty cards
[18:41] Splitting 2s versus a dealer 7, dealer knowledge of strategy
[22:26] Calculating the value of odds boosts
[24:28] CSM's impact on edge
[27:00] Commercials
[29:24] Pay schedules on multi-game machines
[30:48] Frequency of hands on multi-hand games
[31:42] Dice control with a robot arm
[32:30] Video poker player analyzer software
[38:51] Splitting aces
[39:16] A die that paces 7:6 on sixes
[41:11] The Recruit on Netflix, The Playlist on Netflix
Sponsored Links:
http://Unabated.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
Books Referenced:
Casino Tournament Strategy by Stanford Wong - https://amzn.to/3VMJFOX
Gambling 102 by Michael Shackleford - https://amzn.to/3Zi01Cb
Recommended:
The Recruit - http://Netflix.com/title/81396545
The Playlist (incorrectly called the Industry in the episode) http://Netflix.com/title/81186296

Alex Kane of Sport Trade Dec 30, 2022

Our guest this week is Alex Kane of Sport Trade. Sport Trade is a betting exchange run very much like a financial market. rather than betting with a bookmaker, players bet against each other. Currently they are only available in New Jersey.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Alex Kane of Sporttrade
[00:44] Alex's educational and sports betting background
[03:12] Betting exchanges versus bookmaker models
[06:47] Sporttrade commissions, Betfair's commission policy
[09:10] Algorithmic betting
[10:42] Can participants create their own market on Sporttrade?
[15:51] What is the average hold on a recreational bettor on Sporttrade?
[17:18] Prop bets
[19:39] Liquidity providers
[23:10] In-game odds, DeckPrism Sports
[26:41] How are liquidity providers getting their data?
[29:22] Commercials
[32:01] What sports are covered? What sports might be covered soon?
[34:21] Entertainment and political event markets
[36:07] Court-siding
[42:18] Sport trade user base and growth
[46:33] Technology, delays, connectivity
[50:27] Price discovery
[52:58] Contacting Alex at Twitter.com/A_Kane47
[53:30] Recommended: George and Tammy on Showtime, wearing headphones while playing, Blink of an Eye
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Sho.com/george-and-tammy
http://Youtu.be/i0gTo-qpxSI

Bob Nersesian 12/22/2022 Dec 23, 2022

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We had so many questions last time from our listeners that we had to ask Bob back for another round.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Blackjack Hall of Fame
[01:15] Resetting progressive jackpots
[08:30] Scanning ID without consent while cashing out
[11:37] Technicalities of trespassing in PA
[15:10] Banking laws, right to refuse customers
[24:47] Casinos using wifi to access phone data
[29:19] Lying about the location of ID, elements of fraud
[31:16] Inspecting state agents
[35:37] Native American casino denying jackpot for vulturing UX
[36:18] Surveillance audio
[39:36] Delaying cash outs, patron redemptions
[44:00] Commercials
[46:24] Using a calculator to determine the edge on a progressive
[49:58] Bad beat jackpot being held after poker room closure
[51:14] Selling comped tickets
[54:41] Recommended: Versailles, Suspect by Scot Turowk, Kenny Rogers "Kentucky Homemade Christmas"
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
Versailles on Netflix - http://Netflix.com/title/80099753
Suspect by Scot Turow - https://amzn.to/3jpJTOt
http://Youtube.com/watch?v=wQHnFCMlTlg

Sports bettor Amber Gamble Dec 16, 2022

Our guest this week is a sports bettor named Amber Gamble. Amber has a stats background and started her sports betting journey just a couple years ago.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Amber Gamble
[00:40] How did Amber get into the gamblng world?
[02:05] Did dealing blackjack pique her interest in playing?
[03:53] Moving to Lake Tahoe, pooling tips[06:04] Harvey's in the 1990s, the casino's attitude towards card counting
[07:48] Moving to Las Vegas, card counting, data science, and sports betting
[09:51] How did Amber start sports betting?
[11:55] MMA data, handicapping MMA
[15:51] Casinos in Mexico, ID requirements, taxes
[22:20] Finding an edge, scaling it[25:05] Betting offshore
[26:25] Has Amber expanded into betting other sports?
[32:18] Commercials
[35:02] Analytics.bet
[40:52] Real World Risk Institute
[45:20] Vegas travel tips
[54:17] Twitter.com/ambergambling
[55:15] Recommended: Chili Caliente, Lady Chatterly's Lover, The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow, Shaper by PokerJoe
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Links Referenced:
http://Analytics.bet
http://Twitter.com/PlusEVAnalytics
http://Realworldrisk.com
http://LasVegasAdvisor.com
Recommended:
http://Chilecalientetym.com
http://Netflix.com/title/81476441
The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow - https://amzn.to/3V2nR1m
Shaper by PokerJoe - https://amzn.to/3HEYUWR

Bob Nersesian 12/8/2022 Dec 09, 2022

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob answers legal questions sent in by our listeners.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gambling attorney, Bob Nersesian
[00:30] Spotify podcast stats for GWAE
[01:56] Resorts Casino in AC, sovereign immunity.
[04:13] Online sportsbook misgraded wager
[09:11] Player asked for SSN for craps buy-in, CTR
[12:50] Chip verification in Las Vegas after the Young case
[23:43] Civil forfeiture
[28:45] Playing unrated after a trespass
[34:42] Identification requirements and refusals for CTRs, SAR
[45:46] Commercials
[49:12] Sports betting TOS, betting by a spouse
[53:01] Limiting skilled sports bettors
[56:51] Structuring, exceeding $10k over multiple buy-ins
[59:55] Recommended: Jeki Yoo, Season 5 of The Crown, Band of Brothers
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Instagram.com/jekiyoo
http://Netflix.com/title/80025678
http://Hbo.com/band-of-brothers

Gambling With an Edge - guest Russell Fox 12/01/2022 Dec 01, 2022

Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox on to talk about what gamblers can do before the end of the year to help with their taxes.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gambling tax professional, Russel Fox
[00:42] Form 1099-K
[03:59] Gambling winnings as a U.K. resident
[08:39] Sports betting partnerships
[09:42] Can gambling losses be carried over to future years?
[10:46] Session recording for sports betting, related transactions
[15:10] Reporting income earned by family members
[17:30] Can an EIN be used for W2G's?
[18:28] W2Gs for online table games play, session accounting
[20:40] State taxes on phantom gambling income, deductions
[21:52] Gambling logs, audits
[26:17] Horse racing W2G's, 300x rule
[28:09] Incorrect SSN on W2G
[29:32] Sessions at different casinos
[30:40] U.K. and US tax treaty for slot jackpots, lotteries
[32:50] Nevada taxes on sports betting
[35:32] Commercials
[38:50] Tax on futures wagers
[39:50] Combined gambling records when filing jointly, community property states
[41:35] Form 5754, issuing 1099s
[44:57] Good and bad states for gambling
[48:03] Gambling wins and losses as part of a diversified portfolio
[48:53] Withholding on W2G
[50:01] Recommended: James Fridman, ProHealth Longevity NMN Pro Complete, Blood and Iron by Katja Hoyer
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Jamesfridman.com
http://Prohealth.com/pages/uthever-nmn
Blood and Iron by Katja Hoyer - https://amzn.to/3izxVSk
Park v Commissioner - https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caDC-12-01058/USCOURTS-caDC-12-01058-0

Tales From The Felt Nov 25, 2022

Our guests this week are Colin Jones, and David Drury. We talk about a new book they produced called "Tales From The Felt," which is a collection of 21 true stories from 21 different professional blackjack players.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Colin Jones and David Drury, authors of Tales from the Felt
[00:40] A listener thanks GWAE
[02:43] The idea for Tales from the Felt
[04:24] Selecting stories, favorite stories
[10:33] Deadlines, editing, managing authors
[13:07] Were there any authors that weren't able to contribute?
[17:13] Is the book currently available?
[18:55] Book proceeds benefit the Blackjack Hall of Fame 501(c)(3)
[20:08] How to order the book, bonus content
[23:05] Commercials
[27:25] Seven Tonys, The Mansplainer, and showing the humanity of AP
[34:03] How did Richard choose his story?
[36:08] David's riverboat story
[38:31] When will book orders start shipping?
[39:24] The Gift of the Magi by Darryl Purpose, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar Series, Moneyball by Michael Lewis, Friends of the Children nonprofit, Swatch Watch
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Link to Buy Tales From the Felt by Colin Jones and David Drury
http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/collections/frontpage/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology
Recommended:
http://Darrylpurpose.bandcamp.com/track/the-gift-of-the-magi
Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar Series - https://amzn.to/3GIQHAo
Moneyball by Michael Lewis - https://amzn.to/3EAJaRN
http://Friendsofthechildren.org
http://Swatch.com

Sports bettor Scott, aka VegasHorsePools Nov 18, 2022

Our guest this week is a sports bettor names Scott, aka VegasHorsePools.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor and analyst, Scott
[00:32] How did Scott get into gambling?
[06:01] Computer programming, odds screens
[07:29] Transitioning from office work into full time gambling
[09:05] Recreational, originator, and model sportsbooks
[11:50] Lessons learned from working at a sportsbook
[16:18] SpankOdds
[18:54] How did Scott meet Spanky? Munchkin?
[24:48] Networking stories and tips
[34:24] Contacting Scott
[35:16] Commercials
[39:09] Finding an edge in sports betting
[42:15] Playing the comp game
[44:28] Horse racing Python program
[48:05] Odds screens, Don Best, SpankOdds
[50:18] Bet Bash, Dink, Chinese Mike
[56:56] Recommended: Richard’s office, Spencer Cornelia, Jack Binion’s Steakhouse at Bally’s, Eat For Life by Joel Fuhrman
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/VegasHorsePools
Links Referenced:
http://SpankOdds.com
http://90degreespodcast.com
http://Tim.blog
Recommended:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VdZAX4cx4o
http://Twitter.com/RWM21/status/1590035893834092545
http://Caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/restaurants/binions-steak
Eat For Life by Joel Fuhrman - https://amzn.to/3X3EY5g

Jimmy Jazz 11/9/22 Nov 11, 2022

Our guest this week is Jimmy Jazz. He is back to talk about credit card strategies and other low roller plays.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, http://facebook.com/gamblingwithanedge, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of value seeker and credit card points expert, Jimmy Jazz
[00:47] Halloween in Las Vegas
[02:11] Rental car issues, tips, duplicate reservations, etc
[10:21] AutoSlash.com
[12:10] Four Queens and Binion’s merger
[17:59] Boarding pass deals at The D
[21:13] Playing at The D, Golden Gate, Circa to generate offers
[26:18] Point generation on advantage slots
[32:45] Commercials
[36:16] Caesars MasterCard
[39:07] Seven Stars status
[41:00] I-bonds
[43:31] Discover Bank savings account
[44:32] Predictit.org
[45:19] Food options in Las Vegas
[52:26] Gas prices
[54:56] Recommended: Makers and Finders, Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley, Panevino
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Sites Referenced:
http://AutoSlash.com
http://GasBuddy.com
http://Upside.com
Recommended:
http://Makerslv.com
Supreme Courtship by Christopher Buckley - https://amzn.to/3TshVyb
http://Panevinolasvegas.com

Anthony Curtis 11/1/22 Nov 01, 2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
00:00] Introduction
[00:48] Mattress Mack and the World Series
[05:32] Is the free furniture deal still available?
[08:36] Does Mattress Mack really want the Astros to win?
[10:12] Grand Prix is Las Vegas, celebrity racing odds
[18:41] Tilman Fertitta
[20:58] Station casinos, lost points, hoarding points
[25:33] Commercials
[29:41] Don Schlesinger's upcoming book
[35:24] Bob Dancer and Phileas Bruce strategy cards
[41:07] Las Vegas Advisor is going digital
[45:00] Recommended: $25 match plays at The D, $1M photo display at Binion's
Sponsored Links:
https://SouthPointCasino.com
https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
https://Unabated.com
Books Referenced:
Sportsbook Management by Roxy Roxborough - https://amzn.to/3NyRxkD
Blackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger - https://amzn.to/3zG8h3M
Connected Vegas Style by Richard Wilk - https://amzn.to/3WxSMF8
Recommended:
Match play promotions at The D
$1M display at Binion's

Mail bag 10/27/2022 Oct 27, 2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:29] Video poker videos on YouTube
[04:24] Shockwave Poker
[07:15] Social gambling laws in Colorado, tax issues with partners
[14:12] Gambling books with good story telling
[17:41] Tipping on handpays
[22:06] Sign-up bonus strategy
[26:33] Scratch-off ticket system
[29:50] Maximizing comps as a couple
[33:02] Hit and run blackjack strategy
[35:00] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[36:27] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[36:57] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[38:04] http://Unabated.com
[38:41] Video Poker for Winners versus WinPoker
[39:11] Sending a DM to Richard Munchkin on Twitter
[40:59] Richard's playing deviations and indices
[42:28] Why don't smaller casinos offer better video poker pay tables?
[45:29] DDB question about holding KQJ
[47:49] Jackpot frequency settings on slots and video poker
[49:12] Recommended: Quit by Annie Duke, Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Books Referenced:
21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones - https://amzn.to/3TJNUdV
The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova - https://amzn.to/3TY3KC9
Molly's Game by Molly Boom - https://amzn.to/3sCNWbS
Lay the Favorite by Beth Raymer - https://amzn.to/3f9cTsm
Ship It Holla Ballas by Jonathan Grotenstein - https://amzn.to/3SIdJty
The Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King by Michael Craig - https://amzn.to/3Dhnnh6
Gambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin - https://amzn.to/3fdg8Pq
Comp City by Max Rubin - https://amzn.to/3fcmWwF
Quit by Annie Duke - https://amzn.to/3DAh5L0
Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke - https://amzn.to/3DB8Ez8

Buddy Frank & G2E 2022 Oct 20, 2022

Bob and I get a return visit from long time slot director Buddy Frank, and this was taped immediately after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show, the biggest casino industry trade show of the year. We spend a lot of time talking about the new things we saw.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction slot director and consultant, Buddy Frank
[01:56] Machine games at G2E
[04:06] Biggest trends at G2E, cashless gaming and sports betting
[06:18] Skill-based slot machines
[07:37] Electronic versions of carnival games
[12:17] Stadium gaming, player interaction, and tipping
[15:57] Investment research, profitability
[18:02] Variable state slot machines
[20:13] Slot machine screen size
[22:47] Slot machine bet size options
[28:16] Progressive machines with different bet sizes
[30:58] Must-hit by machines
[36:05] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[37:06] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[37:37] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[38:24] http://Unabated.com
[39:00] Video poker games at G2E
[40:24] Forfune X video poker
[48:35] Big City 4's video poker
[52:44] Full House or Better Wheel Poker
[53:45] Buddy's additional comments on G2E trends
[55:04] Gambler's podcast episode with Rufus Peabody, The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry, This Is How They Tell Me The World Will End by Nicole Perlroth
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Theringer.com/2022/9/21/23363621/gamblers-super-bowl-props-rufus-peabody-nfl
http://Theringer.com/2022/9/28/23375387/gamblers-super-bowl-episode-3-rufus-peabody
The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry - https://amzn.to/3TljxdC
This Is How They Tell Me The World Will End by Nicole Perlroth - https://amzn.to/3Tqa1WY

Veganmav Oct 13, 2022

Our guest this week is named Veganmav. We talk about his starting with $2.50 during the internet poker boom, and building that bankroll to mid seven figures. And yes, he still eats out of dumpsters.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of poker and blackjack player, Veganmav
[00:31] Being homeless as a child
[01:56] Flipping Toyota Camrys
[07:41] Scalping tickets
[10:34] Playing poker
[16:40] Heads up limit hold'em
[20:09] Retiring from poker, applying to medical school
[24:16] Taking a leave of absence, living in Japan and China
[26:01] Learning and studying in Thailand, benefits of team meetings
[27:34] Why did Veganmav retire from gambling?
[30:33] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[31:25] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[31:54] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[33:19] http://Unabated.com
[33:58] Transitioning into blackjack
[36:44] Dumpster diving, food waste, food safety
[46:58] Linguistic and cultural advantages in blackjack
[52:41] Will Veganmav eventually practice medicine?
[54:47] Dating as an advantage player
[58:20] Recommended: The Longevity Diet,
[1:02:08] How to contact VeganMav, TommyAngelo.com, Raspberry Pi
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo - https://amzn.to/3rTaIfb
http://TommyAngelo.com
http://Raspberrypi.com

Blackjack Ball 2022 Oct 06, 2022

Our guests this week are Max Rubin, and Darryl Purpose. This episode is about the 2022 Blackjack Ball.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Darryl Purpose
[00:56] How was this year's Blackjack Ball different?
[02:32] The Blackjack Ball 501c3
[05:43] Organizing the Blackjack Ball and logistics
[07:35] Blair Hull receives the Ed Thorp Lifetime Achievement Award
[11:00] Test questions
[17:47] Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
[19:46] Guessing states with tribal casinos
[25:28] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[26:19] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[27:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[28:15] http://Unabated.com
[28:56] Skills test at the final table
[31:39] Estimating the number of cards in the discard rack
[34:46] Cutting a card to the dealer
[37:08] Hole card strategy
[40:08] Memorization of cards, counting down a deck
[45:46] Indoor and outdoor areas
[46:43] Jason England
[49:03] Darryl's plans for champagne
[53:58] Recommended: Mint Mobile, Walter Tevis science fiction books, "Eddie and Jules" by Darry Purpose, Breath by James Nestor, BlackjackReview.com
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
http://Mintmobile.com
"Eddie and Jules" by Darry Purpose https://soundcloud.com/lance-cowan-1/eddie-jules
Breath by James Nestor - https://amzn.to/3e6snNj
http://BlackjackReview.com

Jim & Dan Pasko Sep 29, 2022

Our guests this week are Jim Pasko, and his son Dan. Jim has been one of the best backgammon players in the world for 40 years, and together with his son Dan they have been very successful as sports bettors, primarily focused on prop bets.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gamblers, Jim and Dan Pasko
[00:35] Does Jim still play backgammon?
[03:17] Studying backgammon before bots, taking risk
[09:33] Cheating stories from The Cavendish, scams, magnetic dice
[17:06] Sport betting
[19:36] Jim and Dan's background in math
[23:29] Betting football and nba props, increasing market efficiency
[26:37] Solving problems for other bettors, combinatorics
[29:12] Erosion of edges as markets change and evolve
[32:42] SouthPointCasino.com
[33:36] BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[34:20] VideoPoker.com/gwae
[35:22] Unabated.com
[35:58] How to contact Jim and Dan
[37:15] Backgammon, learning curves, Stu Ungar
[41:51] Bomb pots
[49:06] Recommended; The Great on Hulu, The Duke, Good Will Hunting, Tombstone
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
"The Great" http://Hulu.com/series/the-great
"The Duke" http://Mubi.com/films/the-duke-2020
"Good Will Hunting" http://Miramax.com/movie/good-will-hunting
"Tombstone" http://Imdb.com/title/tt0108358/

Anthony Curtis 9/22/22 Sep 22, 2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and upcoming books from Huntington Press.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of The Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press
[00:35] Remembering Cat Hulbert
[01:51] James Grosjean's books
[07:16] Upcoming books from The Huntington Press
[09:28] Football contests
[12:48] Errant line at MGM
[17:49] Football parties in Las Vegas
[22:52] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[23:36] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[24:05] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[25:44] http://Unabated.com
[26:22] Station Casino property demolitions
[32:35] Casino Del Sol offering unique football lines
[37:03] W2-G on video roulette
[44:12] Legends Bay in Sparks
[48:05] Blackjack in California
[50:15] Recommended: T-Mobile internet, The Outfit, "Sharks" by Imagine Dragons
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
http://LasVegasAdvisor.com
http://Huntingtonpress.com
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
Episodes Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-cat-hulber/
Recommended:
"The Outfit" - http://Amazon.com/Outfit-Mark-Rylance/dp/B09V536PRC
"Sharks" by Imagine Dragons - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Te3_VlimRw0

Billy Baxter Throwback Sep 18, 2022

This is another throw back episode, this one from 2015. Our guest this week is 7 time WSOP bracelet winner Billy Baxter. Billy is one of the old time players kicking around Vegas for almost 50 years. We talk poker, sports betting, golf, pool hustling, a little bit of everything.

Mail Bag 9/15/2022 Sep 15, 2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:54] MegaBucks
[03:07] Can fans show support for GWAE by donating to charity?
[04:10] Progressive slots, earning EV
[12:07] DB versus DBB video poker
[16:46] Books for aspiring card counters
[18:19] Networking with other APs
[19:56] Vulturing video poker
[24:57] Playing blackjack for comps
[29:27] Video poker line questions
[31:33] Do video poker players get banned?
[33:28] Playing as a recreational player in Reno
[35:35] Risk of ruin in 9/6 Jacks or Better $125 hands with $100k bankroll
[37:17] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[38:02] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[38:31] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[39:22] http://Unabated.com
[40:05] Returning to a casino after being trespassed
[41:39] Using a bearded account for sports betting
[44:52] Traveling for sports betting sign up bonuses?
[47:00] W2G tax implications
[50:20] Counting cards against CSMs
[52:35] Vulturing Ultimate X
[54:30] Do all Mega-Millions machines lock after the jackpot is hit?
[55:52] Stories from Bob's plays at MGM in the late 1990s
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
http://Unabated.com
Books Referenced:
Knockout Blackjack by Olaf Vancura and Ken Fuchs https://amzn.to/3QNln4X
Blackjack Blueprint by Rick Blaine - https://amzn.to/3UglWqQ
21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones - https://amzn.to/3xr2fD5
Video Poker for Winners by Bob Dancer https://amzn.to/3Bk7dCT
Software Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/dunbars-risk-analyzer-for-video-poker-v-2-0-download/
Episodes Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-captain-jack-andrews/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-captain-jack-andrews-and-rufus-peabody/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-captain-jack-andrews-and-rufus-peabody-part-2/

Mohan Srivastava Throwback Sep 11, 2022

This week's throwback episode is from July of 2014, and features Mohan Srivastava. Mohan cracked the code on several scratch off lottery games. We talk about beating the lottery. You can read about some of his exploits in this Wired magazine article. https://www.wired.com/2011/01/ff-lottery/.
Also on the show we mention a story Mohan wrote about Scrabble. You can read that story here. https://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/the-gods-of-scrabble-by-mo-srivastava-1.4244078

Rob Pizzola Sep 08, 2022

Our guest this week is Rob Pizzola. Rob is a professional sports bettor, and one of the owners of Betstamp, http://betstamp.com. He also has a podcast called, Circles Off.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Rob Pizzola
[00:33] Rob's background in advantage play
[03:18] Transitioning out of radio
[04:43] Betting sports, tracking results
[09:19] Gambling losses while in a relationship
[11:56] Graduating from paper trading, originating bets
[17:17] Betting hockey and football
[19:50] Vig-free bets and counterparty risk
[26:16] https://SouthPointCasino.com
[27:00] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[27:31] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[28:55] https://Unabated.com
[29:45] BetStamp app
[35:46] Player advocacy via BetStamp
[37:59] Does BetStamp sell picks?
[40:28] The social media aspects and uses of BetStamp
[42:29] Sorting and tracking bets, due diligence on BetStamp
[44:08] Public and private profiles
[45:20] Why would someone want to make their bets public?
[47:53] Connecting to other people through BetStamp
[48:52] Indicators of confidence, risk amount
[50:16] Manipulation of results
[51:44] Measuring the significance of results, educating users
[53:35] Anonymity of BetStamp
[54:11] Contact info for Rob and BetStamp on social media
[55:43] Recommended: Alone on The History Channel, Stephen Frey books, The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow, Severance on AppleTV
Sponsored Links:
https://SouthPointCasino.com
https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
https://Unabated.com
Guest Links:
https://Twitter.com/robpizzola
https://BetStamp.com
https://Twitter.com/circlesoff
Recommended:
https://History.com/shows/alone
https://Stephenwfrey.com
The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/3RthraP
https://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guests-ed-miller-matt-davidow/
https://Tv.apple.com/us/show/severance

Dink - Throwback Sep 04, 2022

This is our throwback episode with sports bettor Alan Denkenson, aka Dink. Dink was a character in Beth Raymer's book, Lay the Favorite, https://amzn.to/3Rgz1yQ and was portrayed by Bruce Willis in the movie made from the book. We talk to Dink about his specialty - hockey betting. Dink passed away on Aug 31st. He was one of the nice guys of this industry, and well known for decades. He will be missed.

Captain Jack Andrews Sep 01, 2022

Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews here to talk about the new football season, and what is new at http://unabated.com.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack, co-founder of Unabated.com
[00:53] Proliferation of sports betting in the USA, California propositions
[06:18] NFL rule changes
[07:02] Wong teasers
[09:42] Advice for new sports bettors
[14:36] The colors at Unabated.com
[15:26] Release shows
[17:39] NFL market efficiency
[21:31] Bonus money at sportsbooks
[22:50] Captain Jack's football betting
[26:03] Tom Brady's value
[27:16] Does Captain Jack watch NFL football?
[28:11] How does Rufus spend his time during football season?
[29:21] NFL vs College football betting
[32:02] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[33:14] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[33:43] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[35:17] Changes at Unabated.com, promo code: edge
[45:05] In-game football betting
[50:05] Unabated.com emails, publishing, and free trial
[51:42] Ed Thorp on The Tim Ferriss Show, National Cinema Day
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Unabated.com
http://Twitter.com/capjack2000
Books Recommended:
Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3Q984f0
Recommended:
http://Tim.blog/2022/06/28/edward-o-thorp-2/
National Cinema Day

Mark Billings Throwback Aug 28, 2022

This is another throwback episode; this one from April of 2013. The guest is Mark Billings, author of The Ultimate Edge. https://amzn.to/3pLlCSX The book talks about blackjack in the 1980s.

Bob Hamman Aug 25, 2022

Our guest this week is legendary bridge player Bob Hamman. Bob also runs a company called SCA that basically insures large unlikely events. One example would be the Pepsi promotion where someone could win a billion dollars.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction bridge player and businessman, Bob Hamman
[00:30] Bob's background in bridge
[01:43] The Italian Blue Team
[03:42] Bobby Wolff
[04:16] What other games did Bob play?
[05:27] Playing in major tournaments with various partners
[06:54] Maintaining skill and alertness at an advanced age
[08:15] Getting paid to play as a partner
[09:10] The Dallas Aces
[12:09] Does Bob still study bridge, review hands?
[12:43] Online bridge, cheating
[14:28] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[15:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[16:26] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[18:24] SCA, a company that insures unique promotions
[21:00] Lance Armstrong promotion
[22:54] Founding SCA
[24:14] The Promise
[25:47] Memorable contract negotiations
[28:26] Kelly criterion
[29:24] Pepsi $1B promotion
[30:58] Illegal and/or immoral promotions
[31:45] The most unusual thing that SCA has insured
[35:36] Fraudulent winners
[40:06] Do SCA representatives attend events?
[43:45] Does SCA help to develop promotions?
[45:45] Bridge as a game of skill, variance in games and promotions
[51:25] Contacting SCA
[52:04] Recommended: The Sicilian Ristorante, Patrick Veitch on YouTube
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Scapromotions.com
Recommended:
The Sicilian Ristorante - http://Sicilianristorante.wordpress.com
Patrick Veitch on YouTube - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=WHnQhuug0J4

Blackjack Teams Throwback Aug 21, 2022

Our guests this week are Tommy Hyland, and John Chang, on to talk about blackjack teams. Tommy runs the Hyland team, one of the longest running and most successful teams of all time. You can read about him in Gambling Wizards. (Shameless plug) John ran the MIT team and you can read more about him in my interview here. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/interview-with-johnny-c/

Shane Sigsbee Aug 18, 2022

Our guest this week is Shane Sigsbee. Shane started a company called "I am a Whale" that backed professional poker players, and then moved into sports arbitrage, and getting down for other pros.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports better Shane Sigsbee
[00:30] Shane's background in golf
[01:20] Betting on golf
[01:56] Does being a skilled golfer help Shane handicap golf?
[03:07] Betting on golf
[05:19] Billy Walters
[06:45] Transitioning from financing to gambling, backing poker players
[11:47] Pricing staking deals,
[16:01] Finding winning players, backing low stakes
[17:28] Getting stiffed by winning players
[20:10] Player contracts
[21:55] Transitioning into sports, moving to Las Vegas
[25:40] Getting action down without getting limited
[29:00] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[29:46] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[30:15] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[31:10] Arbitrage, line manipulation, off-shore outs
[33:56] Betting for clients, beards
[34:47] Client characteristics
[36:29] What sports does Shane bet on?
[37:37] Company size and structure
[38:23] Super Bowl props
[39:31] In-game and half-time bets
[40:29] Buying real estate, Airbnb
[45:01] Diversification, real estate business
[51:21] Networking
[52:17] Bet Bash
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/imawhalesports

Cat Hulbert Throwback episode Aug 14, 2022

This is a throwback episode from April of 2013. Our guest was Cat Hulbert. Cat was a professional blackjack player 30+ years ago. She played with the Czechs, and on the Ken Uston team in Atlantic City. She then turned to professional poker. She is the author of Outplaying the Boys, https://amzn.to/3p8tTjP and is featured in Gambling Wizards. https://amzn.to/3p8tTjP

Mail bag 8/11/2022 Aug 11, 2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:30] Bill Benter's published material
[02:02] Risk of ruin for 8/5 and 8/6 Jack or Better
[03:47] Getting flat-bet at a Strip casino
[05:06] Intermittent fasting
[17:00] Getting cut off from comps at a small locals casino
[19:39] Backed off aggressively for counting at a Native American casino
[22:26] Relationship between net worth and bankroll
[26:55] Gambling advice, blackjack on Vice
[30:16] https://SouthPointCasino.com
[31:06] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[31:38] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[33:05] Average daily theoretical calculations across properties
[34:18] Dating tips for a single professional gambler
[37:11] Speed of shuffling on video poker games
[38:20] Paying off markers with a credit card
[40:05] Video poker training software, Win Poker
[41:43] Does a property care about the use of video poker strategy cards
[43:01] Calculating the edge on a video poker loss rebate
[49:11] Video poker progressives
[50:57] Recommended: The Bear on Hulu, Official Secrets on Netflix
Sponsored Links:
https://SouthPointCasino.com
https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Sites Referenced:
https://WizardofOdds.com
https://Vpfree2.com
Vice episode https://youtu.be/PsZpnoELOus
Bill Benter's 1994 paper:
https://www.gwern.net/docs/statistics/decision/1994-benter.pdf
Bloomberg article:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code?utm_content=business&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Recommended:
"The Bear" https://Hulu.com/series/the-bear
"Official Secrets" https://Netflix.com/title/81052553

BJ Traveller - Throwback episode Aug 07, 2022

This is a throwback episode from 2012, and the guest was BJ Traveller. BJT is Chinese and at the time of the recording had played blackjack in 66 countries around the world, and written 10 books about his exploits. You can read my print interview with him here:
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/my-interview-with-bj-traveller/

Russell Fox 8/4/2022 Aug 04, 2022

Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox on to talk about tax stuff for gamblers. He provided updates for the latest edition of Tax Help For Gamblers
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Russel Fox from Clayton Tax Services
[00:37] Tax implications of sports betting in different states
[03:14] Splitting a large DFS jackpot
[04:17] Reporting recreational horse player income
[07:40] Shared sports betting at online sites
[08:47] FBAR
[11:13] Crypto and FBAR
[12:15] RV expenses
[14:46] Paypal reporting transactions, 1099-K
[17:08] Group slot pulls
[20:03] W-2 G from a Native American casino
[23:23] Gambling partnerships
[25:22] Cherokee North Carolina winnings
[27:08] https://SouthPointCasino.com
[28:00] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[28:31] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[29:21] Withholding SSN on W-2 G
[31:40] Tax liability for WSOP Main Event
[34:54] Deducting gambling losses
[36:29] Filing as a professional for part of the year
[37:15] S-corp for professional gamblers
[42:12] Frequently overlooked tax deductions
[43:15] Constructive receipt
[45:00] Taxes and beard accounts
[49:56] Recommended: Blood and Treasure by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin, Something Missing by Matthew Dicks, For Good and Evil by Charles Adams
Sponsored Links:
https://SouthPointCasino.com
https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
Claytontax.com
Tax Help For Gamblers - https://amzn.to/3P1sSEM
Recommended:
Blood and Treasure by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin - https://amzn.to/3zWFkkA
Something Missing by Matthew Dicks - https://amzn.to/3P1cjsv
For Good and Evil by Charles Adams - https://amzn.to/3zTV5Jc

Don Schlesinger - Throwback episode Jul 31, 2022

This episode originally aired in April of 2012. The guest this week is blackjack expert, and author Don Schlesinger. His book is Blackjack Attack: Playing the Pro's Way which you can find here. https://amzn.to/3cRCHaA

Mail Bag 7/28/2022 Jul 28, 2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:26] The impact of recessions on casinos
[01:07] Calculating the value of video poker progressives
[02:20] Expensive mistakes
[07:19] Hitting hard 14 versus 6
[08:44] Legal name change and SSN
[10:53] Playing under someone else's players card
[13:04] Princess cruise casino
[15:38] Group slot pulls
[18:17] Are markers still owed if a player is 86'd?
[18:55] Ultimate Texas Hold'em
[21:01] Is it possible to get a players' club card without scanning ID?
[25:08] http://SouthPointCasino.com
[25:55] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[26:24] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[26:59] Richard's experience playing in Warsaw
[37:31] Sports handicapping advice, books, publications
[38:52] WinPoker app
[41:50] Sharing secrets
[43:11] CTRs for non-Americans
[44:08] Scalping James Grosjean's book
[46:32] Video poker ROI
[47:40] Estimating error video poker error rate
[49:40] W2Gs on Native American casinos
[50:36] Baccarat dealer errors
[52:14] AP diversity
[55:27] Recommended: Alone on Netflix, Lifespan by David Sinclair
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3Ja6UOu
The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/3PFQkbN
20/20 Sports Betting by Logan Fields https://amzn.to/3oxYLdc
Recommended:
"Alone" http://Netflix.com/title/81271131
Lifespan by David Sinclair https://amzn.to/3Jf83UI

Throwback episode - Laurie C. Jul 24, 2022

This is another throwback episode, which originally aired in January of 2012. Our guest is Laurie C. long-time member of the MIT Blackjack team, and wife of Johnny C. who ran the MIT team. We talk about counting cards, the movie 21, and the advantages of being a Chinese woman in the casinos.

Norman Zadeh Jul 21, 2022

Our guest this week is Norman Zadeh. Norman is a former mathematics professor, and longtime gambler. He wrote one of the first math based poker books back in 1974. He has been a winning gambler at backgammon, poker, and sports betting.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Norman Zadeh
[00:39] Norman’s gambling background, poker, backgammon
[04:41] Writing a poker book
[07:15] Does Norman still play backgammon?
[08:48] Superstition, cosmic unconsciousness
[11:35] Sports betting, handicapping
[13:49] Modeling baseball
[16:46] Handicapping basketball
[20:13] Investing, trading in the stock markets
[21:35] Opportunities to make money with math
[23:58] Writing software, writing songs
[26:11] Analyzing backgammon in the 1970s, brute force, XG
[31:40] Kyle Larsen story
[33:00] Investing versus betting
[37:44] https://SouthPointCasino.com
[38:32] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[39:01] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[39:55] Norman’s books
[42:39] Norman’s investing competition
[51:20] Recommended: The Master Mechanic by I.G. Broat, Risk of Ruin Podcast episode “The Audacity of Help” education in math or computer science
Sponsored Links:
https://SouthPointCasino.com
https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
https://Financial-competitions.com
Books by Norman Zadeh - https://amzn.to/3oD52o5
Recommended:
The Master Mechanic by I.G. Broat - https://amzn.to/3PvKh98
https://Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692

Throwback episode - guest KC Jul 17, 2022

Our guest this week is known simply as K.C., and was one of the most fascinating guests we have had. K.C. started as a professional blackjack player, and when he started getting barred he turned to craps. He read Wong on Dice and decided that this was the game for him. He won $1.5 million dollars at craps before the dice started to turn. After losing almost all of that money back he now thinks that he never had an edge. Yet many casinos barred him from playing dice! We also talked about a documentary film he has been working on about his blackjack adventures. That film is now out, and is titled, Inside The Edge.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

AP turned sports bettor - Will Jul 14, 2022

Our guest this week is Will. Will started out as a card counter, moved on to other forms of AP, and then moved into DFS and sports betting.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of advantage player, Will
[01:07] Will's gambling background
[03:59] Early bet spreads and late night minimums
[04:54] Getting deterred by early losses, blackjack forums, finding a team
[10:17] Trying to return to the team after a 100-hour losing streak, learning new system, retesting
[12:27] Playing with Darryl Purpose
[14:59] Moving to Las Vegas, finding games in the U.S.
[21:48] Hole-carding
[22:48] Getting backed-off, barred, etc
[28:37] Differences in advantage play between the U.S. and U.K.
[31:42] Card counting rules in London clubs
[33:03] Commercial break
[35:24] Will's career since 2015
[38:41] Computer programming
[41:28] Weak DFS markets
[44:18] DFS pools versus head-to-head
[46:28] DFS mindset versus AP mindset
[50:15] Atlantic City friendly kidnapping story
[57:45] Recommended: Laos Asia Market, Death on the Nile, Other Ship app
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Recommended:
Laos Asia Market https://www.yelp.com/biz/laos-asia-market-las-vegas?start=40
http://20thcenturystudios.com/movies/death-on-the-nile
http://Othership.us/app

Stanford Wong on dice control (Throwback episode) Jul 10, 2022

Our guest this week is Stanford Wong. We discuss controlled dice throwing, and his book, Wong on Dice. Bob and I also discuss "scares" which in video poker means near misses of a royal flush, but in blackjack usually involves security guards.
This episode originally aired in Oct of 2011. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

guest Adam Bjorn Jul 07, 2022

Our guest this week is Adam Bjorn. Adam has worked both sides of the counter for over 30 years, He is both a professional bettor, and a bookmaker, and now is working for a software company aimed at giving bookmakers bettor tools for servicing their customers.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Adam Bjorn, sports bettor and sportsbook software expert
[00:43] Adam's background in gambling
[01:57] Finding an edge, informational advantages
[06:20] Why did Adam move to Jamaica?
[11:24] Getting accounts shut down, maintaining outs
[13:16] Bookmaking in Jamaica
[16:41] Horse racing in Jamaica, pools, rebates, etc
[20:02] Creating software for sportsbooks
[24:14] Limiting and banning players
[28:00] South Point Casino July Promotions - $650k Summer Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[28:45] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[29:17] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[29:54] Adam's software work
[33:15] Bottom-up versus top-down
[35:58] Programming and sales
[37:07] Is Adam still betting?
[40:54] Top-down approach
[43:17] Less volume, bigger edge
[44:12] Billy Walters
[45:24] Gambling in India
[48:20] Hedging
[50:40] Recommended: Banza pasta, Ultimate X Poker by James H. Haskell, Atomic Habits by James Clear
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Adam-bjorn.com
http://Twitter.com/adambjorn2
Recommended:
http://Eatbanza.com
Ultimate X Poker by James H. Haskell https://amzn.to/3bXbUJJ
Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3AyVuSc

Houston Curtis 2 Jun 30, 2022

Our guest this week is Houston Curtis. Houston is a sleight of hand expert, and executive producer of the live streaming poker show "Live At The Bike." We talk about some of the recent poker cheating scandals and what you can do to protect yourself. He is also the author of Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, and his experiences playing in "Molly's Game."
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Houston Curtis, sleight of hand and game protection expert
[00:41] GWAE is changing podcast platforms
[02:23] Live at The Bike
[07:45] Limon
[08:46] Cheating in card games
[13:28] RFID, hole cards, Mike Postel, home games
[20:09] Shufflemaster vulnerabilities in Texas
[27:47] South Point Casino July Promotions - $25k and $1k-$2.5k casino wide progressives
[28:33] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[29:04] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[30:40] Houston's video content
[34:24] Using cheating knowledge to protect games versus to cheat games
[35:34] Responses to cheating and proactive measures like limiting dirty money, social media
[39:18] Selecting players for Live at the Bike
[43:59] Producing 1,000 hours of content per year
[44:58] Houston's upcoming book, Million Dollar Mechanics, to be published by The Huntington Press
[47:13] Steve Forte
[52:09] Recommended - The Old Man on FX and Hulu, How to Tell a Story audiobook by The Moth, Live at The Bike
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/houston_curtis
http://Kardsharp.com
http://Liveatthebike.com
Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist https://amzn.to/3AlyhT4
Recommended:
http://Fxnetworks.com/shows/the-old-man
How to Tell a Story by The Moth https://amzn.to/3xVGBX2
http://Liveatthebike.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 6/23/2022 Jun 23, 2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and upcoming books from Huntington Press.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of The Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor
[00:30] Upcoming books by James Grosjean from The Huntington Press
[06:34] Other upcoming books from The Huntington Press
[09:48] Houston Curtis' upcoming book
[18:08] New ownership at The Palms
[28:00] South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win
[29:33] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[30:02] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:56] WSOP on The Strip, online poker
[37:20] CIrca football contests, recent Circa Sports hires
[40:29] Video poker at The D and Golden Gate
[44:46] Recreational marijuana and cannabis lounges
[47:30] Topless Vegas
[50:57] The Plaza
[54:53] Recommended: Card Magic by Jason on Instagram, Binion's Steakhouse, Rouge at The Strat
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Anthony Curtis' Links:
http://Huntingtonpress.com
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
http://Toplessvegasonline.com
Recommended:
http://Instagram.com/cardmagicbyjason
http://Binions.com/dining/binions_steakhouse.php
http://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/rouge
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 6/16/2022 Jun 16, 2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:38] Double Up feature in video poker
[02:46] Effect of variance when playing multiple hands on blackjack
[04:00] Playing online vs playing in-person
[05:50] Legality of relaying hole card information
[08:06] Pressing a casino on a jackpot that might have gone unpaid
[10:48] Tax evasion versus tax avoidance
[15:31] The value of strategy deviations in blackjack
[16:57] Continue to play after being flyered?
[20:54] Keno tournaments
[23:36] Expected value in video poker progressives
[24:16] Players who won $90,000 in cash
[27:22] Getting a pin-locked players card
[29:30] Playing rated versus unrated
[30:44] South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win
[32:31] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[33:04] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[33:54] Asian food in Las Vegas
[36:35] Slot points for video poker variants
[39:16] Using free play on high variance video poker games
[43:33] Harrah's North Carolina properties
[46:28] Recommended: Margins of Error podcast, William Bernhardt law drama books
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced;
Blackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger - https://amzn.to/3NUSDGJ
Theory of Blackjack by Peter Griffin - https://amzn.to/39u4X1S
Links Referenced:
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
Recommended:
Margins of Error podcast http://Cnn.com/audio/podcasts/margins-of-error/episodes/7156fbc3-2cab-48b6-bf27-ae8e0182547c
William Bernhardt legal thrillers - https://amzn.to/3aXE4DP
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Gambling With an Edge - guest "Fats" part 2 Jun 09, 2022

Our guest this week is a return visit from professional sports bettor, Fats.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Fats
[00:37] Fats' Twitter prediction about William Hill and Circa Sports, Twitter.com/real_fats
[03:17] Torturing Spiro The Greek
[08:09] Meeting with the heads of offshore books
[11:03] 1992 Billy Walters' computer trial
[21:28] South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win
[23:07] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[23:39] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[24:50] Fats and Spanky were arrested
[42:15] Advice for new sports bettors
[47:45] Sports betting tournaments
[54:57] Recommended: Ed Thorpe on Tim Ferris podcast, The Hanging Judge by Michael Ponsor, Bad Sport on Netflix
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Recommended:
Ed Thorp interview http://Tim.blog/2022/05/24/ed-thorp/
The Hanging Judge by Michael Ponsor https://amzn.to/3aITQlM
Bad Sports http://Netflix.com/title/81084829
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Gambling With an Edge - professional sports bettor, Fats Jun 02, 2022

Our guest this week is professional sports bettor known as Fats. Fats has been at it over 30 years, and has worked with the best of the best, as well as running his own crew. The man can tell a story.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Fats
[00:50] Fats' Twitter, Twitter.com/real_fats
[04:52] Fats' introduction to sports betting
[06:01] Getting backed off from betting
[08:15] Betting with "The Businessman"
[11:17] Fats' math background
[12:51] Betting baseball
[17:07] Does Fats originate bets?
[27:00] Top down versus chasing steam
[29:09] South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win
[30:46] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[31:17] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:07] Working with Billy Walters
[32:51] Interviewing and hiring runners
[39:01] Stories about runners stealing
[48:37] Playing backgammon in Las Vegas and Costa Rica
[56:06] Recommended: Turning Work into Play episode of Freakonomics, Never by Ken Follett, We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scott Schettler
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Links Referenced:
http://Anchor.fm/bebetterbettors/episodes/Fats-Interview-erbs9k
Recommended:
http://Freakonomics.com/podcast/turning-work-into-play
Never by Ken Follett - https://amzn.to/3PS9ifP
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 5/26/2022 May 26, 2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:28] What other professions would Bob and Richard have considered?
[05:37] Caesars stops sending a player mailers
[07:15] Would Bob or Richard auction off a meeting?
[09:07] Brainstorming dead plays
[17:02] How to prepare for a play that happens at unusual hours
[18:59] 8/5 Aces Bonus
[20:35] Card counting and AP slots at the same casino
[21:35] Video poker tournament strategy
[24:00] Getting Diamond status via hedges
[26:07] Richard's $3000 bet on roulette
[28:24] Illustrious 18 question
[29:35] Blackjack strategy and dealer management question
[32:54] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, $32k Hot Seat Promotion 5/30
[33:43] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[34:14] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[35:35] Video poker progressives strategies
[36:16] Cashing chips
[39:12] Arbitrating gambling disputes
[41:23] Do the odds of premium hand change with pay schedule?
[44:28] Building a bankroll
[46:20] Recommended: Esther's Kitchen, The Blindside by Michael Lewis
Sponsored Links:
https://SouthPointCasino.com
https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
https://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Link's Referenced
https://BobDancer.com
https://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/beyond-coupons-by-james-grosjean/
Books Referenced:
How to Beat Internet Casinos and Poker Rooms by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/39Z7EZ1
Recommended:
https://Estherslv.com
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis https://amzn.to/3z0FFCM
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Elihu Feustel May 19, 2022

Our guest this week is Elihu Feustel. Elihu is a professional bettor that has also worked the other side of the counter so he brings a unique perspective to his betting.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction sports bettor, Elihu
[00;35] How did Elihu get started in gambling?
[01:11] Playing blackjack
[02:22] Elihu's education and professional life
[03:48] Transitioning from blackjack to sports betting
[05:51] Working for Pinnacle
[08:18] Backgammon
[08:59] More on Elihu's Pinnacle work, trading
[12:30] Lessons learned from working in a premier sportsbook
[14:07] Identifying sharp players and market manipulation
[20:26] Derivatives betting
[22:03] Sportsbook Review
[24:14] Nitrogen Sports
[25:43] Lessons from moderating Sports Book Review
[29:50] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods
[31:01] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[31:32] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:55] Arbitration cases at Sports Book Review
[37:07] Can Elihu bet into the books that he's consulted for?
[37:52] Longevity
[39:39] Tips for new sports bettors
[44:12] Outs
[45:43] Backgammon
[55:10] Recommended: Steven Bridges Youtube card counting video, LV Improv show on 5/21, 8 East at Circa
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Blackjack for Blood by Bryce Carlson https://amzn.to/3LuJBOV
The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/3wsQpYY
Recommended:
http://Youtube.com/watch?v=5jVerBdoN0c
http://lvimprov.com
http://Circalasvegas.com/drink-dine/8-east
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Gambling With an Edge - Poker pro, Chance Kornuth May 12, 2022

Our guest this week is Chance Kornuth. Chance is a poker player and founder of Chip Leader Coaching. He has over $10 million in career earnings,
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of poker player, Chance Kornuth
[00:48] Chance's success and notoriety
[01:36] Las Vegas charity poker tournament
[03:27] Chip leader coaching
[04:26] Chance's poker beginnings, quitting college to play professionally
[07:15] Reading poker tells
[10:10] WSOP incident
[13:11] PLO match with Phil Galfond
[16:37] Playing cash games
[17:11] Chance's other product offerings
[21:21] Playing short deck and other games
[25:27] Learning short deck strategy
[26:36] Upcoming live tell product
[28:15] Final table consulting
[34:06] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo
[35:15] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, members forum, and chat room
[35:45] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[36:57] Advice for recreational players looking to advance
[42:10] Cheating claims, player protection, and blacklisting
[48:45] What events will Chance play in WSOP?
[49:21] Recommended: Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer, Penn and Teller at the Rio, Comedy Cellar at the Rio, Xiao Long Dumplings
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Penn and Teller at the Rio
The Comedy Cellar at the Rio
http://Xiaolongdumplings.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest legendary bookmaker, Scotty Schettler May 05, 2022

Our guest this week is legendary bookmaker Scotty Schettler. Scotty started in Las Vegas at the old Churchill Downs sports book, and eventually moved to take over the Stardust after the mob was thrown out. He's written a memoir entitled, "We Were Wiseguys and Didn't Know It."
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of former Stardust bookmaker and author, Scotty Schettler
[00:43] Scotty's history in bookmaking
[02:43] Churchill Downs Race and Sportsbook in Las Vegas
[06:43] Customers trying to scam ticket writers
[09:40] Working at Tower of Pizza
[15:43] The Royal
[20:21] The Stardust
[25:22] Roxy Roxborough at The Stardust
[27:11] The Computer Group, Billy Walters
[38:46] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo
[40:20] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, members forum, and chat room
[41:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[42:00] Using pay phones
[46;48] Taking wise guy action
[51:27] We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scotty Schettler
[52:17] Scotty leaves The Stardust
[58;52] Recommended; Ted Talk by Derren Brown, Make A Wish Foundation, The Imitation Game, Make a Wish Foundation
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
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Books Referenced:
We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scotty Schettler https://amzn.to/3FhwC1y
Recommended:
http://Ted.com/speakers/derren_brown
http://Netflix.com/title/70295172
http://Wish.org
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Maverick May 01, 2022

Our guest this week is a poker pro, and AP who goes by Maverick.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of poker player and musician, Maverick
[00:29] How did Maverick get started in poker?
[06:11] Building a bankroll
[08:14] Tilted by a bad beat, going broke
[11:39] Playing 2/5 NL in Louisville, moving to Las Vegas
[15:30] Learning more about poker, getting better
[17:28] Gambling and family life
[20:11] Adjusting risk management, diversifying income streams, analytics
[24:11] Cheating in Las Vegas poker rooms
[25:11] Playing in Bobby's Room and other big games
[32:10] Playing heads up
[34:54] Shifting into other forms of advantage play
[37:08] Advantage play teams
[39:32] Sensing heat
[45:21] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo
[46:28] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analtical software, members forum, and chat room
[46:57] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[47:43] Back-off stories
[55:18] Stories about nervous big players
[59:28] Recommended: @vegasissues on Instagram, exercising to limit arm soreness after vaccines, active listening
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Recommended:
http://Instagram.com/vegasissues
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Norm Beck Apr 21, 2022

Our guest this week is Norman Beck, magician, bridge player, and gambler who has made bets from 42 cents to a Billion dollars for his company SCA.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of bridge player Norman Beck
[00:39] How did Norman get started in gambling?
[01:56] Norman's bridge experience
[03:43] How did Norman get better at bridge?
[06:45] SCA
[09:22] Pepsi "Play for a Billion" promotion
[11:29] Insuring 42 cent bets
[14:44] Market research calculations and usual promotions
[18:56] Protection from scams, declining inquires to insure
[24:07] Insuring a promotion for one person
[30:12] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win
[31:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May
[31:54] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[33:03] Getting expert advice, cheating stories
[41:00] More usual promotions
[46:54] Norman's TED Talk
Sponsored Links:
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Scapromotions.com
Norman's TED Talk - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=41ElcN9QDy0
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 4/14/2022 Apr 14, 2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag. But first we talk about this year's Bet Bash.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:28] Bet Bash 2 recap
[13:05] Playing full pay DB with JoB strategy
[15;09] Blackjack The Discord
[16:00] How random are the cards in Video Poker for Winners?
[17:53] Facial recognition
[21:48] UX DDB strategy
[23:09] How can a basic strategy player at most low-hold casino games get better?
[26:54] Can casino employees bet where they work?
[28:33] Cutting and catching an ace in blackjack
[31:47] Sex, Lies, and Video Poker
[33:01] Could a history of recreational play be an advantage?
[35:34] Bar top video poker games
[36:25] http://SouthPointCasino.com - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win
[37:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack training website, tools, and community. Blackjack Bootcamps now being offered
[38:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[39:50] Spreading to two hands when playing heads up
[41:36] Favorite signs of heat
[43:31] Playing blackjack in character
[46:08] Competition
[48:51] What would happen if Bob and Richard had to switch games
[50:08] Favorite places to place for ambiance
[51:54] How to deal with a cashier who demands to see identification
[52:37] Errors in calculating edge
[54:51] Have Bob and Richard even been close to quitting advantage play?
[56:31] Big wins with legitimate thrills
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bob Nersesian part 2 Apr 07, 2022

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. He is back for part 2 of our interview.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney Bob Nersesian
[00:38] Nevada Gaming Control Board
[06:30] Sports betting limits, politics, public perception of gambling
[11:23] Factors in making barring players illegal in New Jersey
[14:30] Card counter's rights in international waters
[18:56] What should players do when approached by security in a polite manner?
[22:15] Can casinos create a player's club account without player consent?
[25:16] Police sharing identification info with casinos
[27:08] Is it a crime to lie to a police officer?
[29:22] What should a player not do?
[30:54] Cases with audio and video
[39:18] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win
[40:24] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May
[41:32] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[42:10] Do casinos have to prove that a player was previously trespassed?
[50:07] Confidentiality agreements in casino settlements
[53:09] Can employees also be sued personally?
[54:55] Recommended: Don't Look Up on Netflix
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bob Nersesian 3/31/2022 Mar 31, 2022

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We talk about being 86ed from casinos, casinos that steal your chips, and much more.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney Bob Nersesian
[00:40] Card counter rights in international waters
[04:52] Wilma0’s chip cashing case
[12:26] Do casino shareholders have extra rights as patrons?
[13:09] More on Wilma0’s case
[18:29] Slade case on trespassing
[20:48] Betting online with beards
[23:09] Can a casino refuse to pay a player who has been previously barred?
[27:52] Do players have the right to be paid by check?
[29:57] Trespassing in tribal casinos
[34:08] Must errant payments be repaid?
[39:30] Cashing chips that are difficult to cash
[41:41] http://SouthPointCasino.com - Prime Time Mondays, 100 hours of poker promo
[42:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
[43:07] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
[44:22] Is using a disguise cheating?
[49:38] Does Bob practice in Southern California?
[50:24] Device law in the USA
[53:09] Is it legal to record a table game?
[55:38] Gaming Control Board vs Gaming Control Commission
[56:49] State bar and advantage play
[1:00:49] Recommended - Kartchner Canyons, Ray Bradbury, Pat Frank, Harlan Ellison
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Gambling With an Edge - Chris Andrews Mar 24, 2022

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, Director of the Sports Book at South Point. We had Chris on last year to talk about his book, "Then One Day," and now he is back to talk about his second book, "Then One Year."
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Chris Andrews, sportsbook director and author of Then One Year
[00:41] How is Then One Year different from Then One Year
[04:53] Recounting wins and losses
[06:33] Las Vegas' pandemic recovery
[07:42] Health updates
[11:49] Why was 2020 so difficult for bookmakers?
[15:56] Was there sharp money in obscure markets during the pandemic/
[16:46] Calculating odds on obscure sports
[18:11] Variance in bookmaking operations
[21:34] Tom Brady's impact on futures
[26:17] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker
[26:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[27:28] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[28:37] Desaun Watson
[32:22] Other NFL moves that impact futures
[36:01] College basketball
[39:05] Hedging bets with other books
[40:12] How involved is Chris in originating lines?
[44:31] Monday Night Football
[46:40] Chris' personal betting in football contests
[48:37] A possible third book from Chris
[49:45] Roxy Roxborough
[50:45] Recommended: Super Pumped on Showtime, Winning Time on HBO, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. The Judge's List by John Grisham, Endurance by Alfred Lansing
Sponsored Links:
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
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Books Referenced:
The One Day by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3NtMZMe
Then One Year by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3L9Yvu6
The National Football Lottery by Larry Merchant - https://amzn.to/36oavJC
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Rise of the Lakers http://Hbo.com/winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lakers-dynasty
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz - https://amzn.to/3NlhN1F
The Judge's List by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3iuBshr
Endurance by Alfred Lansing - https://amzn.to/3NgeVTF
Video of sunken ship Endurance http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Syg1IxOvbqU
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 3/14/2022 Mar 17, 2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:35] Asking about casino conditions in online forums
[03:10] Disguise tips
[06:33] Changing address at the player's club desk
[08:27] Is refusing to show ID illegal?
[10:05] Casino refusing to cash chips
[11:44] What technique beyond counting is the most valuable?
[13:23] Caesar's reduction in Seven Stars benefits
[14:49] How many blackjack players are counting cards?
[16:51] Misidentified uncarded player creates incorrect win/loss
[20:15] What is the best way to get into sports betting?
[22:20] Learning to play video poker
[24:48] Happy hour blackjack special
[27:02] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker
[27:35] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[28:16] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[29:24] Video poker in unregulated markets
[32:54] Intermittent fasting
[34:54] W2G on a video blackjack game
[36:55] Building a bankroll through online gaming
[37:44] Hole-carding MSS
[40:44] 9/6 DDB paytable changed
[42:50] Volatility of games in video poker
[46:07] ADT and comps
[47:54] Getting mispaid on a side bet
[50:39] Is it cheating if a casino dealer mistakenly pays out a losing bet
[53:20] Recommended: Pieces of Her on Netflix, As Good as it Gets
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Brady Kannon Mar 10, 2022

Our guest this week is Brady Kannon. Brady has shows on VSIN (Vegas Stats and Information Network) on both golf and football.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Brady Kannon, VSIN host and handicapper
[00:32] How long has Brady been working in sports reporting and broadcasting?
[01:50] How long has Brady been betting on sports?
[05:21] Hilton Super Contest
[08:12] Football contest strategy and game theory
[11:11] Playing a contest as part of a team
[15:30] What is a Super Contest weekend?
[17:29] Betting on golf
[20:35] Longshots on VSIN
[23:28] Rufus Peabody
[25:20] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker
[25:55] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[26:27] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[27:38] Handicapping golf versus handicapping football
[29:04] Golf analytics
[32:47] Strokes gained data
[33:59] Tips for aspiring golf bettors
[38:51] TeeTimesUSA.com
[41:38] Billy Walters
[43:29] The Pro Football Blitz on VSIN
[45:56] Super Bowl penalties and conspiracies
[49:05] Recommended: Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum at GamblingWithAnEdge.com, Sweet Smell of Success, The video for "Wrong" by Waylon Jennings, Grape Vine Cafe Wine Bar and Cellar
Sponsored Links:
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
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http://Vsin.com/about/long-shots-show-page
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http://Kanopy.com/product/sweet-smell-success
http://Youtube.com/watch?v=-NZtpapVHmA
http://Grapevinevegas.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Roxy Roxborough Mar 03, 2022

Our guest this week is legendary oddsmaker, Roxy Roxborough. We talk to Roxy about he got started as the man who made the sports lines for Vegas and beyond, and how technology has changed the bookmaking game.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of legendary sports handicapper, Roxy Roxborough
[00:40] How and when did Roxy get into sports betting?
[02:49] Roxy's math background
[04:00] How much money could be bet when Roxy started?
[05:14] How has bookmaking changed?
[06:24] Sportsbook operator consolidation
[07:29] Limiting players
[09:37] In-game betting
[11:43] Late 1970s computer syndicates changed the betting landscape
[15:36] Computer groups in horse racing
[19:44] "The Computer Group"
[23:41] Will Roxy ever write a book?
[25:19] Hilton Superbook
[27:20] Caesars loses money in sportsbook operations
[30:54] Funding mobile betting accounts in Nevada
[32:31] Will Sheldon Adelson's death influence the online gaming market?
[33:30] Bet Bash
[35:28] Will Roxy get back into consulting?
[38:10] The Super Contest at the Hilton
[41:56] Does Roxy have any regrets?
[43:16] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker
[43:50] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[44:14] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[45:44] Recommended - Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain, drivable trips from Las Vegas
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 2/24/2022 Feb 24, 2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and the World Gaming Protection Conference.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press
[00:33] Mask mandate lifted in Nevada
[05:03] The Horseshoe on The Strip
[08:47] The English Hotel
[11:11] World Gaming Protection Conference
[14:56] Facial recognition
[17:25] Casino scams
[19:26] Arnold Snyder, options for dealing blackjack
[22:02] Stadium games
[25:03] Magic, Richard Turner
[27:20] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[42:20] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[29:14] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[29:53] A communication error on a $200k+ slot jackpot
[32:33] Coupon stories
[38:34] Video poker at Arizona Charlie’s properties
[42:29] “Question of the Day” at The Las Vegas Advisor
[47:17] Inventing Anna on Netflix, The Artist, Neon Feast app
Sponsored Links:
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://LasVegasAdvisor.com
http://HuntingtonPress.com
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
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"Inventing Anna" http://Netflix.com/title/81008305
"The Artist" http://Netflix.com/title/70189319
http://Neonfeast.com
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 2/17/2022 Feb 17, 2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We also discuss Vegas rescinding the mask mandate, Mattress Mac, and Bet MGM "claiming" you can now deposit with credit cards with no fees.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:50] Mask mandate removed in Nevada
[02:27] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl Bet and other prop bets
[04:44] BetMGM accepts credit cards
[07:12] Using a spouse's player's card
[08:46] Penalty cards in DDB
[10:12] Rat-holing chips while using a player's card
[11:21] Free cruises, tier matching, cruise offers, etc
[12:42] Software and websites for video poker correction
[14:22] Does it ever make sense to stop when winnings are much higher than expected value?
[18:25] Side counts on a six deck shoe
[19:30] How many hours of practice are required to be good at video poker?
[20:30] The history and future of blackjack conditions
[23:22] Does Bob use other advantage plays?
[25:24] Accumulating change vouchers
[27:29] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[28:19] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[29:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[30:02] Finding back issues of Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum Magazine
[31:25] Should play for comps be focused at one property or spread around?
[35:35] Planning to be a professional gambler?
[37:53] Advantage plays in retirement with a $20k bankroll
[42:05] Hole-carding as a tall player
[44:08] Bob's recent blog post and teammate decisions
[47:43] Protecting a bankroll while traveling abroad
[49:49] Recommended: Unbelievable on Netflix, Fargo
Sponsored Links:
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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Bob's Recent Blog Post:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/what-would-you-do-2/
Recommended:
"Unbelievable" http://Netflix.com/title/80153467
"Fargo" http://Kanopy.com/product/fargo
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Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2022 Feb 10, 2022

Our guests this week are Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody on to talk about Super Bowl 2022.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Rufus Peabody and Captain Jack Andrews from Unabated.com
[00:47] Prop bet content and upcoming Unabated livestreams
[03:54] Real-time offerings at Unabated.com
[05:55] Deckprism
[08:32] Rufus's videos illustrate his prop analysis framework
[10:54] Square bet flow
[12:38] Line differences across states, opening kickoff touchback prop
[16:01] Bridge jumpers that might offer value
[19:17] 3-point margin of victory
[23:17] Over/Under on number of field goals
[26:07] Rule changes that impact scoring
[27:34] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[28:43] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[29:25] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[30:59] http://Unabated.com prop bet simulator
[35:33] Is Unabated.com still free?
[37:21] Bet Bash
[39:30] Late bets on the Super Bowl
[45:29] Cross-sports bets
[47:20] Novelty prop insider information
[48:46] No two-point conversion bet
[51:20] Recommended: Reacher on Amazon, Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy, Esther's Kitchen, Jezebel
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
Saturday 2/12 Super Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNJjmVxV1g
http://Unabated.com
http://Twitter.com/UnabatedSports
http://Twitter.com/rufuspeabody
http://Twitter.com/capjack2000
http://Youtube.com/c/CaptainJackAndrews
Recommended:
http://Amazon.com/Reacher-Season-1/dp/B09MKZTJF4
Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3GG05Be
http://Estherslv.com
Jezebel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030287/
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 1/31/2022 Feb 03, 2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:52] How much can a new AP realistically earn with a $100k bankroll
[05:29] Rat-holing chips
[07:21] Promotional slot machine payouts
[09:16] The risk of playing on someone else's card
[10;51] Casino exact gaming day
[12:06] Getting put in OSN or flyered over machine play
[14:03] Flat-betted in NJ
[15:24] Counting with a ring
[18:29] Bans, partial bans, and promotional restrictions
[21:57] Are professional gamblers immune from degeneracy?
[23:45] Calculating ADT
[25:22] Bankroll calculations
[27:20] Correlated parlays, same game parlays
[29:36] Flying with large sums of cash
[32:19] How much can you win before getting kicked out?
[34:10] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[35;05] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[35;46] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[37:22] Off-shore video poker
[40:52] Index play vs basic strategy play and betting
[44:42] Dealt royals in video poker
[47:06] Playing blackjack with a spread for comps in Las Vegas
[48:37] Does picking up free play without play affect your rating?
[49;24] Video poker progressives break-even calculations
[50:49] Risk of getting backed-off with an existing player's card
[52:10] What are the odds of getting a low 4-of-a-kind?
[53:21] Counting cards at a tribal casino
[55:57] Recommended: The Misfits
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3sevpBV
Websites Referenced:
http://Qfit.com
http://Unabated.com
Recommended:
The Misfits https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055184/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
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Gambling With an Edge - pro sports bettor, Spanky Jan 27, 2022

Our guest this week is professional sports bettor, Spanky. We talk about the upcoming Bet Bash, a convention for gamblers.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Spanky
[00:43] Spanky's podcast
[02:22] Bet Bash at Circa in Las Vegas
[09:55] Networking at Bet Bash
[18:54] Bet Bash at Stadium Swim
[20:09] Bet Bash expert panels
[25:57] Showing ID at Circa
[31:14] The Art of Bookmaking seminar
[33:36] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[34:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[35:37] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[36:53] Sunday night Bet Bash party at The Legacy Club
[39:02] Monday Bookie Bettor Brunch
[39:45] NCAAB Championship watch party at Circa sportsbook
[41:17] Discounted hotel rooms for Bet Bash
[42:00] Optional Bet Bash seminars available at additional cost
[46:35] How has the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. affected Spanky?
[49:24] NFL props
[51:43] Opening lines
[54:05] Recommended: Ozark on Netflix, Dead Even by Brad Meltzer, Fathomevents.com
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/spanky
https://betbash.co/
Spanky's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/09TrmPCz6a6jGLOlk2T3X5
Recommended:
Ozark http://Netflix.com/title/80117552
Dead Even by Brad Meltzer https://amzn.to/3g45do4
http://Fathomevents.com
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Gambling With an Edge - Jack Allweil on World Cup Soccer Jan 20, 2022

Our guest this week is Jack Allweil. Jack wrote a book called "Make Better Bets: An Actuary's Quest to Bet the Russian 2018 FIFA World Cup with Excel." We talk to Jack about his book, and his experience betting the last World Cup.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge
Show Notes
[00:00] introduction Jack Allweil, author of Make Better Bets
[00:35] Betting on soccer
[03:04] Using a model with few variables
[05:31] Time spent on the model, benefits of a passion project
[07:14] How much data from 2018 will be relevant in 2022?
[09:22] Other potential variables, like country popularity skewing lines, VAR reviews
[11:16] Getting bets down
[12:50] Analyzing the 2018 results
[15:03] Betting on all four teams in a group
[18:08] Line shopping
[20:33] Relocating to bet more easily
[21:58] How did losing a job change Jack's life?
[24:20] Jack's wife, Elena
[25:52] Betting other soccer leagues
[27:03] What's the next big thing that Jack will be betting on?
[28:38] South Point Casino January Promotion - $500k Spin to Win
[31:12] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[31:45] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:58] Choosing the name Make Better Bets
[34:59] Kelly criteria
[37:26] Betting as a married man
[39:33] Brothers on Books podcast
[40:53] Contacting Jack
[41:47] Recommended: Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson, Libby app for libraries, Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Make Better Bets by Jack Allweil https://amzn.to/3Ahb56M
Guest Links:
http://Podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-brothers-on-books-podcast/id1557162870
Recommended:
Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson https://amzn.to/33uaId7
http://Libbyapp.com
Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski https://amzn.to/3qNVckM
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Stefan, a card counter from Europe Jan 13, 2022

Our guest this week is a blackjack player from Europe named Stefan. We talk about his experiences playing in European casinos, and his first trip to Las Vegas.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, Stefan
[00:49] Stefan's blackjack experience
[01:59] Are blackjack books translated into Greek?
[03:57] Playing blackjack in Greece
[06:07] Playing in illegal casinos
[07:44] Cheating by casinos
[16:42] Dangerous situations
[17:33] Altering penetration and shuffling methods
[21:03] Shuffles in Las Vegas
[24:24] Stefan's first trip to the United States
[26:53] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat
[28:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[28:42] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[29:48[ Playing loss rebates
[30:34] Playing in other countries, currency restrictions, and danger
[39:43] Some of Stefan's bad experiences
[40:46] Getting backed off in Europe and other blackjack variations
[47:29] Advice for card counters
[50:03] Startup on Netflix, Kanopy,.com, Hair, Together Together
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/34SO2nb
Million Dollar Blackjack by Ken Uston https://amzn.to/3nkmc9y
Playing Blackjack as a Business by Lawerence Revere https://amzn.to/3fncH5a
Recommended:
http://Netflix.com/title/80154285
http://Kanopy.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 2022 Jan 06, 2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis, on to talk about what is new for 2022. We talk about new LVA Member Rewards," new books coming, and an update on "Mattress Mac."
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press
[00:34] 2022 Las Vegas Advisor Member Rewards Book
[06:56] Middle market promotions at locals Las Vegas gaming bars
[09:46] American Casino Guide
[10:59] Food and show offers in this year's Member Rewards Book
[13:58] Gambling offers in this year's Member Rewards Book
[17:51] Bar offers in this year's Member Rewards Book
[20:11] Upcoming books at Huntington Press
[34:43] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat
[36:29] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[37:02] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[38:15] Mattress Mack
[43:23] Alan Woods' large World Cup bet
[48:01] Football contests
[55:19] Recommended: weighted blankets, Tick Tick Boom on Netflix, An Evening with Whitney at Harrah's
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Huntingtonpress.com
http://LasVegasAdvisor.com
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
Recommended:
Weighted Blankets https://amzn.to/34s5EWG
Netflix.com/title/81149184
Caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/an-evening-with-whitney-the-whitney-houston-hologram-concert
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 12/27/2021 Dec 30, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:42] Slot machine payback percentage
[02:42] Richard's favorite carnival game
[05:14] Bob's favorite video poker game
[06:12] Changing a payline on IGT video poker
[13:25] Casino hold versus game pay table
[15:16] Best coupon book in Las Vegas
[16:55] Getting large amount of cash into the bank
[22:15] Calculating video poker edge with points, promotions, and error rate
[24:59] Memory trick to remember what video poker game is being played
[26:16] Spin poker strategy and variance
[27:52] Basic machine plays
[28:50] Taxes as a part-time card counter
[30:38] Getting unbanned to play poker
[35:50] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat
[37:30] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[38:12] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[40:06] Transitioning from a poker player into other AP exploits
[42:45] Starting with a $10,000 bankroll
[45:25] 2:1 blackjack with a player's pool
[47:45] Using a pseudonym
[50:18] Visiting affecting ADT
[52:34] Cashing out over $10,000 in smaller increments
[54:41] Recommended: Makers and Finders, Passing on Netflix
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
GWAE Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-russell-fox-3/
Books Referenced
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/tax-help-for-gamblers-fourth-edition/
Recommended:
Makers and Finders restaurant - http://Makerslv.com
"Passing" - Netflix.com/title/81424320
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Max Coins Dec 23, 2021

Our guest this week is Mac Coins. Max is on to talk about crypto, and opportunities in DeFi. After the break we talk about Max's experiences with a top streamer.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of options trader and crypto enthusiast, Max Coins
[00:45] Disclaimer about crypto and investing
[02:22] Max’s interest in crypto, De-Fi
[09:48] Trading completions
[17:58] Discord promotion and air drops
[23:21] Finding time for crypto
[25:45] Staking and yield farming
[36:10] Buying crypto in an IRA
[39:44] Would Max consider doing crypto full-time?
[41:36] Can listeners get Max’s advice?
[43:15] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat
[44:54] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools
[45:34] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[46:43] Kim Hultmam, LetsGiveItASpin streamer
[54:15] Mr. Beast
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Previous GWAE Episodes Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-max-coins/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-kim-hultman/
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Gambling With an Edge - guest author Marton Magyar Dec 16, 2021

Our guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History." https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQ
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] introduction of Marton Magyar, author of The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History
[00:42] Marton's ethnic background
[01:41] Marton's poker experience
[04:27] What poker sites does Marton write for?
[06:34] Chronicling the poker stories in The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History
[10:56] Research for The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History
[13:43] Johnny Moss and Nick The Greek
[20:07] Marton's favorite stories
[23:31] What stories just missed making the book?
[29:16] South Point Casino December promotions - City Lights Shine promotion, half-price when paying with points
[30:15] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[30:56] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:44] Is Marton planning another book?
[36:09] Movies with poker scenes
[38:50] Contact Marton at Twitter.com/mmagyarpoker
[39:39] Recommended: The Professor, The Banker, and The Suicide King by Michael Craig, The Vig by Les Croart, The Vig by Peter Alson
[44:55] Playing 100-play video poker for $1/spin
[46:45] Blackjack on cruise ships
[47:43] Over-saturation in slot hustling
[51:58] Variance in video poker
[54:50] Dating a casino employee
[56:34] Designing a new video poker game
[58:10] Why is KO an looked down on as an inferior count?
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
GWAE Content Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-doug-swanson/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-michael-craig/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-author-peter-alson/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/colin-jones-s1-e9-knockout-kiss/
Recommended:
The Professor, The Banker, and The Suicide King by Michael Craig https://amzn.to/323TYIP
The Vig by Les Croart https://amzn.to/3GRGHC2
The Vig by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3yxfUb4
The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQ
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 12/09/2021 Dec 09, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:59] Joe from Million Dollar Video Poker by Bob Dancer
[03:42] What does "guy from Peoria" mean in Gambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin
[04:17] Should a UX vulture use a player's card?
[05:52] Canceled Morongo promotion
[11:05] Mlife program changes
[13:32] Fred Rezny
[14:58] Being dealt a royal on video poker
[16:56] How do advantage players budget for living expenses?
[20:41] Dealt a 9,10,J,Q,K straight flush
[22:27] Las Vegas Advisor Top Ten Values
[24:59] Playing UX on fewer lines
[26:25] Live betting tennis matches with in-person help
[28:22] $600 IRS reporting limit proposal
[29:58] Investments after advantage play
[35:01] South Point Casino December promotions - City Lights Shine promotion, half-price when paying with points
[35:57] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[36:38] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[37:52] Jacks or Better Double Up feature
[40:39] Dating as an AP
[46:40] Playing Triple Double Bonus and Jack or Better
[49:39] Software for blackjack hole card strategy
[51:31] Doubling soft hands
[56:40] Investing in a blackjack team
[58:17] Recommended: Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins, The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Recommended:
Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins https://amzn.to/3ECYsEl
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth https://amzn.to/3dy8ZVj
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Steven Bridges Dec 02, 2021

Our guest this week is magician, and card counter Steven Bridges. In 2018 Steven was a street magician in London. He decided to learn to count cards, and document his journey in a YouTube series.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, Steven Bridges
[00:44] Being "unintentionally retired"
[01:51] Stephen's YouTube channel
[03:33] Colin Jones
[04:36] Content creation, filming, and related considerations
[13:07] An instant bankroll
[16:36] What was the plan before the bankroll appeared?
[17:58] Blackjack Bootcamp
[19:07] Managing the logistics of cash
[21:52] Early play, bet sizes, and swings
[24:21] Filming the early sessions and field tests
[26:39] Playing in Washington
[29:31] South Point Casino December promotions - 50% off almost everything, City Shine moonshine giveaway
[30:59] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[31:39] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:57] Statistics from the first month in Washington
[35:10] U.S. blackjack versus European blackjack
[40:36] Returning to the U.S.
[49:21] Bad back-offs
[52:00] How to find Steven on Youtube
[53:00] Recommended: Dead Irish by John Lescroart, Anki app
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Youtube.com/stevenbridges
Recommended:
Dead Irish by John Lescroart https://amzn.to/3of8xkR
Build your own flashcards http://Apps.ankiweb.net
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Mike Shackleford aka The Wizard of Odds Nov 25, 2021

Our guest this week is Mike Shackleford, aka The Wizard of Odds. We talk to Mike about what he had been up to lately, as well as his book Gambling 102.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Michael Shackleford, the Wizard of Odds
[00:48] Gambling 102
[03:27] Wizard of Odds newsletter and James Bond movies
[09:25] Punto Banco
[14:11] James Bond/s other gambling games
[19:56] Sal Piacente and cheating scenes in other movies
[20:32] Which James Bond was the best gambler?
[23:30] The Card Counter
[24:21] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion
[26:02] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[26:35] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[27:45] Double Up promotion
[31:45] How often does Michael gamble these days?
[32:21] Michael's relationship with WizardofOdds.com and WizardofVegas.com
[34:44] Magic trick and magicians
[45:03] Michael's other interests
[46:02] Recommended: Wonderground by Jeff McBride, Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead, Mind Games at The Strat
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://WizardofOdds.com
http://WizardofVegas.com
http://Twitter.com/wizard0fodds
Books Referenced:
Scarne's Complete Guide to Gambling by John Scarne https://amzn.to/3FKPHrP
Other Things Referenced:
http://Youtube.com/watch?v=ki4Fbctwnjs
http://Mirage.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.html
http://Mackingshow.com
Recommended:
http://Vegaswonderground.com
http://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/banachek-the-mind-s
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead https://amzn.to/30Ubfnk
Mind Games at the Strat
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag11/18/2021 Nov 18, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[01:05] Maximizing a 99.8% Jacks or Better game
[03;39] Winning too many casino drawings
[08:09] Assuming there is an edge at a double deck game without counting
[09:26] 86'd from The Cosmopolitan
[11:11] Rating carnival games
[13:07] Monitoring game play and edge and video poker
[15:37] Sportsbook sign-up bonus strategy
[25:10] Inside the Edge star on GWAE
[26:35] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion
[27;27] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[28:06] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[29:46] Casino surveillance systems
[30:46] Best two video poker games to learn in this environment
[33:04] Edges in carnival games
[35:53] Is there any advantage to playing a higher denomination pay table at video poker?
[40:04] James Grosjean's blog at GWAE
[41:10] Hot streaks at video poker
[43:42] Continuing to play at video poker after being over-royaled
[48:51] Video Poker Hall of Fame
[52;51] Recommended: Three Song Thursday by Darryl Purpose, The Cellist by Daniel Silva
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Links Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/how-do-you-do-this
http://Blackjackforumonline.com/content/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdf
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/product-category/games/strategy-cards/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/
Recommended:
http://Darrylpurpose.com/three-song-thursday
The Cellist by Daniel Silva https://amzn.to/3qK7pHQ
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Gambling With an Edge - Bookmaker, Chris Andrews Nov 11, 2021

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, author of "Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada". https://amzn.to/3F3daEj
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Chris Andrews, bookmaker and author of Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada
[00:42] Gill Alexander and the origin of Chris' new book
[04:09] Chris' background in bookmaking
[06:55] Working at the Stardust sportsbook
[11:59] Working at the Barbary Coast sportsbook and misplacing $250,000
[16:36] Working at the Cal Neva sportsbook in Reno
[22:07] Who sets the lines?
[25:15] Max at Cal Neva
[32:02] Roxy Roxborough
[37:08] Chris' brief job at the Golden Nugget
[40:08] South Point Sportsbook
[41:19] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion
[42:21] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[52:52] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[44:38] The best sportsbooks in Las Vegas
[48:53] William Hill and the model of limiting players
[50:59] Then One Year, the sequel to then one day.
[57:50] Have Chris' sons followed him into the bookmaking business?
[59:22] Recommended: Dexter on Showtime, A Gambling Man by David Baldacci, The Sopranos, and The Sopranos Sessions
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/andrewssports
Books Referenced:
Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada by Chris Andrews https://amzn.to/3F3daEj
Recommended:
http://Sho.com/dexter
A Gambling Man by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3C8yrKN
http://Hbo.com/the-sopranos
The Sopranos Sessions by Alan Sepinwall, David Chase, and Matt Zoller Seitz https://amzn.to/2YzZrVX
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis Nov 04, 2021

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor. We talk to AC about the latest with Mattress Mac, new books, and much more.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis from the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press
[00:37] World Series and Mattress Mack
[09:47] What has Huntington Press published recently?
[23:25] WSOP, Phil Hellmuth, and Covid implications
[30:15] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion
[31:45] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[32:17] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[34:10] Charles Mathewson obituary
[34:56] Youtube slot players
[39:02] Sports betting in Florida and other states
[42:57] New Orleans Covid protocols
[44:19] Resorts World self-parking and observations
[46:42] Las Vegas casinos mask policies
[48:21] Draftkings National Sports Betting Championship
[53:13] Bonfire of the Vanities by Thomas Wolfe, The Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon, The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, iLuminate at the Strat
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com
http://Huntingtonpress.com/books
http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW
Books Referenced:
http://Huntingtonpress.com/love-in-the-dunes-las-vegas-writers-on-passion-and-heartache
http://Huntingtonpress.com/the-50-greatest-stories-in-poker-history
http://Huntingtonpress.com/sharp-sports-betting
http://Huntingtonpress.com/then-one-day
Recommended:
Bonfire of the Vanities by Thomas Wolfe https://amzn.to/3bDzKXD
The Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon https://amzn.to/3o1D2K5
The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson https://amzn.to/3q3wyNi
http://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/iluminate
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Russell Fox Oct 28, 2021

Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox on to talk about what gamblers can do before the end of the year to help with their taxes.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Russell Fox, tax expert from Clayton Tax
[01:02] What's going to be in the next tax law?
[02:09] Has the pandemic affected Russell's professional life?
[03:02] Do Canadian poker players owe income tax?
[05:14] Can YouTubers deduct gambling losses in excess of winnings?
[06:30] Have the tax implications on DFS changed?
[12:27] Taxation of credit card rewards redemption
[12:51] Process of reporting winning for a recreational advantage player
[18:06] How is travel time handled if IRS questions full-time gambler status?
[18:52] Lost or misplaced W2Gs
[20:58] Is it better to file as a professional gambler if you're a slot AP with many W2Gs?
[22:29] What are the acceptable ways for an amateur to define a sports betting session?
[24:31] Tax on futures bet, rule of constructive receipt
[25:11] Should a bettor clear balances from all sports betting apps every year
[25:34] Tax treatment of free bets
[30:52] South Point Casino October Promotions - $500k+ Monster Money casino-wide progressives, Prime Time Mondays for people 55 and older
[32:19] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[32:52] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[33:56] Is a casino win/loss statement from a casino sufficient for tax purposes?
[35:51] Beard accounts in sports betting
[39:53] Splitting a sports bet
[41:16] At what point does it make sense to file as a professional gambler?
[43:26] Audit risk for professional gamblers
[46:05] Tax professionals who specialize in gambling
[48:01] TurboTax
[48:35] Costs to file as a professional gambler
[51:44] Changes to cryptocurrency laws
[54:41] How to contact Russell Fox
[55:25] Recommended: Maid on Netflix, A Most Clever Girl by Stephanie Marie Thorton, Circus Circus steakhouse
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
http://Claytontax.com
http://Twitter.com/russcfox
Recommended:
Maid on Netflix http://Netflix.com/title/81166770
A Most Clever Girl by Stephanie Marie Thorton https://amzn.to/3CmJgtQ
http://Circuscircus.com/restaurants-1/the-steak-house/
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 10/21/2021 Oct 21, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:33] Did Bob ever take advantage of online casino promotions?
[01:28] W2Gs for craps players
[03:44] General rules for all variations in video poker
[05:32] Card counting for comps
[10:12] Should slot hustling be avoided where hole-carding
[11:30] Magic of the Nile slot advantage player tracking
[13:21] $5DDB with double progressive amounts
[16:52] Should a new AP chase progressives?
[19:54] Seven Stars Insider newsletter
[21:34] Prax
[23:23] Card counting as a refusal and AP sports betting
[25:03] Signing up for new credit cards when purchasing a home
[27:08] Baccarat, roulette, and baccarat bonuses
[32:05] How do the odds change playing two hands versus one hand
[35:24] Valuing a blackjack hot seat promotion
[39:20] South Point Casino October Promotions - $500k+ Monster Money casino-wide progressives, Prime Time Mondays for people 55 and older
[40:45] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[41:25] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[42:35] How did Bob get backed off playing video poker at MGM properties?
[44:52] Basic strategy for multi-deck and doubling on A7
[48:18] How can a dealer handle impolite players?
[50:12] Putting tape over unused camera on computer
[52:17] Loss rebates for roulette
[53:16] Blackjack dealer yells "skills check"
[54:31] Card pulling
[57:34] Recommended: books by Donald Westlake, Margins of Error podcast
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Comp City by Max Rubin https://amzn.to/3jjfvCw
Software Referenced:
http://Qfit.com
Recommended:
Donald Westlake books https://amzn.to/3C7k0I4
Margins of Error podcast http://Cnn.com/audio/podcasts/margins-of-error
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Buddy Frank and G2E 2021 Oct 14, 2021

Bob and I get a return visit from long time slot director Buddy Frank, and this was taped immediately after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show, the biggest casino industry trade show of the year. We spend a lot of time talking about the new things we saw.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Buddy Frank, long time slot director and casino executive
[00:36] Player identification and video poker player skill tracking products at G2E
[14:08] Resorts World's cashless system, credit cards
[24:25] Interesting AP games at G2E, slots, keno
[31:45] Auto-hold on video poker
[35:24] Ultimate X Gold
[39:18] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[39:38] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[40:08] South Point Casino October Promotions - $500k+ Monster Money casino-wide progressives
[41:11] South Point operations, comments on the locals market in Las Vegas, Circa
[47:12] Strategy for a player who has been banned, but not trespassed
[51:01] Aristocrat party at Allegiant Stadium
[53:15] Recommended: Sooley by John Grisham, CSI Las Vegas, Aruze claw game and craps game
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Sites Referenced:
http://Wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/tables/ultimate-x-gold/
Recommended:
Sooley by John Grisham https://amzn.to/2YU8EbL
Cbs.com/shows/csi-vegas/

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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 10/7/2021 Oct 07, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:40] Biggest gambling regrets
[03:57] How can dealers gain AP knowledge?
[06:44] Variance on multi-line video poker
[10:20] Fixed-odds horse racing
[11:49] Bob's problems with betting in Arizona
[22:29] How do APs network?
[25:45] Advantages and disadvantages of playing on casino credit
[30:39] South Point Casino October Promotions - $500k+ Monster Money casino-wide progressives
[31:54] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[32:35] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[34:15] Who should a player contact about re-entering a property after being thrown out?
[37:20] Slot YouTubers
[39:28] Vulturing Ultimate X
[40:46] New GWAE intro
[42:40] Recommended - Goliath on Amazon Prime, The Devil May Dance by Jake Tapper, Ross Thomas novels, The Hustler, The Color of Money, Jake Jacobs review of The Card Counter
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Episodes Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-wilma0-part-2
Recommended:
http://Amazon.com/Goliath-Season-1/dp/B0875NY2V2
The Devil May Dance by Jake Tapper https://amzn.to/3AmrHs7
Ross Thomas novels https://amzn.to/306VNn1
The Hustler https://amzn.to/2WPNJFQ
The Color of Money https://amzn.to/3lmk2Wy
The Card Counter movie review. http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/the-card-counter-review
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/30/2021 Sep 30, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:32] Video poker progressive with a must-hit-by amount
[02:08] Hole carding practice
[05:26] Civilian criticism of hitting A7 vs 10 while counting
[09:03] How easily can a video poker pay table be changed?
[15:13] Playing Spanish 21 unrated
[17:47] How to approach a vulnerable table?
[20:38] Handling variance on 9/6 Triple Double Bonus
[24:14] Game selection in video poker and table games
[25:50] Running bad on video poker
[30:10] Phone apps and device law
[34:51] Long hotel comp stays
[36:26] Why doesn't Bob Dancer have a Youtube channel?
[38:29] Bet spread vs min to max
[41:51] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[42:31] South Point Casino September Promotions - $500k Monster Money casino-wide progressives
[43:35] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[44:23] Playing in retirement and the comp game
[47:10] Why do dealers hate match play coupon players?
[51:08] Do people recognize Richard's voice?
[55:18] Tipping after W2G bar tops
[58:12] Recommended - Sex Education on Netflix, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Beyond Counting by James Grosjean - (out of print)
Modern Blackjack by Norm Wattenbarger - https://amzn.to/3m9xBrn
Recommended:
Sex Education http://Netflix.com/title/80197526
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz https://amzn.to/3ii0GQl
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Gambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody part 2 Sep 23, 2021

Our guests this week are professional sports bettors, Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody. This is part 2 of our discussion on their new site http://unabated.com. This is a site with tools to help sports bettors trying to get an edge. No touts, no affiliate ads, just good information and tools for players trying to find an edge.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody from Unabated.com
[00:53] Rufus' experience with advantage players from Appalachian State, as described on a recent Risk of Ruin podcast
[06:29] Rufus' Cantor Gaming interview
[08:15] How should players attack new markets?
[14:47] Does Arizona have any independent sportsbooks?
[16:31] Sports betting in California
[21:35] How is NFL betting different in 2021?
[23:09] How does a quarterback's vaccination status affect bets and futures?
[27:08] Has Unabated received any blowback from bettors who resent others releasing information?
[29:47] Have people used Madden to simulate NFL games?
[31:32] How can casual sports bettors use http://Unabated.com's tools to get EV?
[37:39] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets
[38:25] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[38:57] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[40:44] Unabated.com's target audience
[43:39] Will Captain Jack's Youtube content remain on Youtube?
[44:58] Definition of Unabated
[48:53] The data science behind Unabated
[50:06] When will Las Vegas improve mobile sports betting?
[52:07] Is William Hill taking action now?
[54:27] Recommended: Our Town on Kanopy, Sidedoor podcast
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Books Referenced:
Sharper: A Guide to Modern Sports Betting by True Pokerjoe https://amzn.to/2XXjCN8
Recommended:
http://Kanopy.com/product/our-town
http://Si.edu/sidedoor
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Gambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody Sep 16, 2021

Our guests this week are professional sports bettors, Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody. They are on to discuss their new site unabated.com. This is a site with tools to help sports bettors trying to get an edge. No touts, no affiliate ads, just good information and tools for players trying to find an edge.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody from Unabated.com
[00:54] Unabated.com
[05:07] NFL simulator
[09:42] How is the NFL simulator updated?
[10:53] How much does one bad game affect season totals?
[13:15] Will derivative markets eventually be automated?
[16:18] How much does Unabated cost?
[20:02] Written and video educational content
[23:10] What other roles exist Unabated?
[26:55] Upcoming features
[31:20] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets
[32:03] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[32:36] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[33:58] Super Bowl prop arbitrage
[40;34] Calculating place and show prices
[42:20] Will Unabated be adding golf tools?
[44:26] Are Captain Jack and Rufus still betting?
[46:18] Betting exchanges in New Jersey
[53:14] Recommended: A Boy and His Dog, Icarus, Risk of Ruin podcast
Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
Unabated.com
Twitter.com/UnabatedSports
Twitter.com/RufusPeabody
Twitter.com/capjack2000
Recommended:
A Boy and His Dog
Icarus.film
Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/6/2021 Sep 10, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction
[00:36] Comments on commercials
[02:27] Probability of royal flushes on 9/6 Jacks
[03:56] Vetting of GWAE guests
[07:25] New casino table games
[09:43] Double Joker video poker
[11:40] W2G jackpoint threshold
[13:30] What's the best way to listen to GWAE?
[14:44] RFID and TITO at Resorts World table games
[16:15] Return on card counting
[17:51] Will the Mirage poker room ever re-open
[18:06] $1 to $3 Limit Hold/em in Vegas
[19:04] Why do casinos allow Bob to play?
[19:37] VideoPoker.com strategy corrections
[21:26] Card counting advice for a new player without a network
[25:02] Burning cards on a double deck games
[27;31] What edge can a recreational player get?
[29:06] Comp hustling
[30:15] Split Card Poker
[32:41] Software used by casinos to catch card counters
[33:19] $125/hand video poker comps
[36:13] IRS reporting requirements on table games
[39:01] Why wasn't the card maker in Phil Ivey's edge sorting case charged?
[41:09] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets
[42:20] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[43:03] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[44:10] Using side bets in blackjack to reach table minimum when the count is high
[46:33] Can banks deny service to professional gamblers?
[48:27] Transitioning from a recreational gambler to a professional gambler
[51:55] A match play dispute on craps
[54:50] Recommended: Advantage 32 rubber bands, Here Today
Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae
Links Referenced:
WizardofOdds.com
Qfit.com
Recommended:
Amazon.com/Alliance-Advantage-Rubber-32-Inches/dp/B00Z726ZWS
Sonypictures.com/movies/heretoday
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Gambling With an Edge - Host Steve Cyr Sep 02, 2021

Our guest this week is "Super Host" Steve Cyr. We talk about how covid has effected things, the new Resorts World, and what happens with your comps if you are restricted from play.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of casino super host, Steve Cyr
[00:28] How has the pandemic affected the hosting business?
[05:16] Does Steve work outside of Las Vegas?
[07:36] Resorts World
[08:29] Hosting advantage players
[15:00] Rating dice
[20;57] What happens to a deal if a player is restricted mid-play?
[25:26] Problem gambling
[20:13] Cash players and source of funds
[32:33] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets
[33:26] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[33:55] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[34:56] Front money
[36:02] Sending Bitcoin to the cage
[37:22] Requests for escorts
[40:56] Casino Comp Wallet app
[42:55] How to contact Steve Cyr
[44:38] Whales
[46:07] Getting burned by players
[51:03] Stephen Paddock
[55:31] Recommended - Taverna Costera, The Father, Garbage salad at Barry's Downtown Prime
Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae
Steve Cyr's Links:
Instagram.com/stevecyrvegas
Stevecyr.com
Twitter.com/SteveCyrVegas
Whale Hunt in the Desert by Deke Castleman https://amzn.to/3yGahG3
Recommended:
Tavernacostera.com
The Father (On Demand)
Barrysdowntownprime.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Wilma0 part 2 Aug 26, 2021

Our guest this week is a return from last week, Wilma0. We discuss more blackjack, and video poker. But we also talk about an incident at MGM where lots of mistakes were made, and leads to Bellagio refusing to cash $20,000 of his chips.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of AP Wilma0
[00:20] Comedy show at the MGM Grand results in a trespass
[22;58] Lessons that can be learned from Wilma0's MGM experience
[27:30] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway
[28:20] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[28:44] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[29:26] Bank of America
[36:25] Trusting a bum
[40:34] Certified mail and going to jail
[49:56] Seven Stars advantage play
[53:53] Recommended - Deja True storytelling, Below Deck on Bravo
Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae
Recommended:
Eventbrite.com/e/deja-true-ii-a-totally-new-storytelling-experience-tickets-167772133969?aff=erelexpmlt
Bravotv.com/below-deck
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Wilma0 Aug 19, 2021

Our guest this week is and advantage player named Wilma0. We discuss blackjack, video poker, credit cards, and taking advantage of promotions in the grocery store.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Wilma0
[00"25] The origin of Wilma0's name
[00:14] Wilma0's introduction to advantage play
[04:26] Getting backed off from putt-putt gold
[06:41] Playing blackjack on a cruise ship
[09:21] Card counting and playing carded
[13:20] Video poker
[16:21] Blackjack Boot Camps
[19:15] Credit card points
[25:09] Manufactured spending
[28:40] South Point Casino August Promotions - South Point 400 race merchandise and $100 free play, email promo for locals
[30:05] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[30:38] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:19] Travelers checks
[39:56] AAA and an Wilma0's old car
[42:51] Coca-Cola AP
[47:56] Best back-off story
[51:24] Recommended - Queen of the South on Netflix, Hugo's Cellar at Four Queens, The Yoda Guy
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Referenced Links and Episodes:
Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/jimmy-jazz
Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-cartwright-4
Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-jimmy-jazz-9-17-20
ThePointsGuy.com
WizardofOdds.com
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Netflix.com/title/80107369
Hugoscellar.com/
Facebook.com/ThatYodaGuy
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Gambling With an Edge - guest William Ziemba Aug 12, 2021

Our guest this week is mathematician, William Ziemba. Professor Ziemba has written many books on sports betting, race betting, and the stock market.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gambling author William Ziemba
[00:20] How did Bill get into sports betting?
[02:10] Ed Thorp
[07:38] Bill Benter
[12:14] Risk arbitrage examples
[23:54] Betting NFL and market efficiency
[27:04] South Point Casino August Promotions - South Point 400 race merchandise and $100 free play, email promo for locals
[28:33] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[29:10] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[30:21] Betfair's inefficiencies
[35:08] Lotteries
[45:22] Stock market recommendations
[53:40] William's books are on sale
[57:46] Recommended - Planet Money podcast, Richard's storytelling on Facebook
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Worldscientific.com
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Facebook.com/lvstoryslam
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Arnold Snyder part 2 Aug 05, 2021

Our guest this week is Arnold Snyder. This is part 2 of our talk about his new book Radical Blackjack.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
podcast
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Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Arnold Snyder, blackjack player, theorist, and author
[00:23] Explaining unusual blackjack plays to casino employees
[08:19] A very strange comp offer
[12:56] Keith and Marty Taft
[21:03] More interviews, links, and articles about Keith via Kindle version of Radical Blackjack
[22:26] John Ascuagas' Nugget
[32:51] South Point Casino August Promotions - Free Logo gifts and $100 in free play, email promo for locals
[34:09] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with lots of training tools, software, and a members' only forum
[34:42] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[35:52] Arnold gets a call from surveillance about marked cards
[44:12] REKO count
[46:46] Being an expert witness
[57:57] Recommended - buying and tasting whiskey in Las Vegas, The Order by Daniel Silva, Oyster Bar at the Nugget in Reno, Big Sur Oyster Bar at South Point
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Books Referenced:
Radical Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/3Cm9woE
Read the Dealer by Steve Forte (out of print)
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Whiskyattic.com
The Order by Daniel Silva https://amzn.to/3jsknEF
Nuggetcasinoresort.com/dining/restaurants/oyster-bar
Southpointcasino.com/dining/big-sur-oyster-bar
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Gambling With an Edge - guest attorney Stan Pietruska Jul 30, 2021

Our guest this week is Stan Pietruska. Stan is an attorney in New Jersey. We talk about the legalization of sports betting, online poker, and the Phil Ivey case.
We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.
podcast
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Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of gambling attorney Stan Pietruska
[00:37] Dan’s background in gambling
[02:28] PAPSA
[04:33] Off-shore sites in the late 1990s
[07:21] UIGEA
[11:39] Why did some poker sites still allow U.S. players?
[13:30] Chris Christie
[19:50] Phil Ivey case
[27:35] Fanduel’s NFL pricing error
[31:01] Does Dan take gamblers’ civil rights cases in New Jersey?
[33:58] South Point August Casino Promotions - free gift promotions, email free play promotion for locals
[35:35] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with a member's forum, casino database and software tools
[36:08] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[36:36] Live betting at William Hill and others
[38:56] Barring sports bettors in New Jersey
[40:37] Super Bowl streaker wager
[43:48] Caesars’ surveillance case
[46:43] Current state of online poker
[52:58] Recommended - Downton Abbey, Gosford Park, The Other Woman by Daniel Silva, Tales from the Pit by David Schwartz
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Tales from the Pit episode:
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Downton Abbey Netflix.com/title/70213223
Gosford Park Amazon.com/Gosford-Park-Maggie-Smith/dp/B000I543SM
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The Other Woman https://amzn.to/3f5KDTU
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Gambling With an Edge - former surveillance operator - Junior part 2 Jul 22, 2021

Our guest this week is a former surveillance operator named Junior. For the last 15 years Junior has worked in surveillance rooms on the Las Vegas strip. This is part 2 of our interview.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Junior, recently retired surveillance expert [00:19] How often does a casino track a patron to get their license plate? [02:51] Does a large color up without cashing out cause heat? [04:05] Will surveillance ever check the trash to identify patrons? [07:42] Other techniques used to identify persons of interest [10:45] ID scanners [11:17] Causes of heat [14:03] Cheating at craps, other inside jobs [19:15] A fun baccarat play [21:54] Loss rebates [23:22] Any chance that Junior returns to surveillance work? [25:50] Tracking jewelry or clothing? [26:48] Cheating at poker [29:31] How to get in touch with Junior [29:55] Can software effectively analyze play on blackjack variants? [31:00] South Point Casino July Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" [31:35] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with a member's forum, casino database and software tools [32:07] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [33:15] Biometrica [35:43] MGM sweat shops [37:33] Do casinos care about losing card counters? [41:06] Splitting tens [42:36] Flagging players with a players card [43:40] Chip shuffling [44:42] What do APs do to draw heat that could have been easily avoided? [49:21] Recommended - The Winner by David Baldacci, Bosch on Amazon Prime Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended:The Winner by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3BoGowB Amazon.com/Bosch-Season-1/dp/B089XWNZ4W
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Arnold Snyder Jul 15, 2021

Our guest this week is Arnold Snyder on to talk about his new book Radical Blackjack.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Arnold Snyder, blackjack expert and author of Radical Blackjack [00:26] Arnold's career in playing blackjack, blackjack forums, and publishing [05:11] Pricing The Blackjack Formula [12:21] Arnold's other books, Blackjack for Profit, Blackbelt in Blackjack [14:12] Developing the unbalanced count, the Red 7 [18:56] Why did it take so long to publish Radical Blackjack? Loss rebate discussion [32:11] Doubling on a hard twelve [41:55] South Point Casino July Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [42:33] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training tools, members forum, casino database, and betting software [43:06] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [44:34] Is shuffle tracking dead? [47:42] Betting six hands of $6k for an entire 6-deck shoe [56:03] Recommended: Super Summer Theatre, Daylight by David Baldacci, Cottonwood Station Eatery Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Arnold Snyder's Huntington Press Site: Huntingtonpress.com/arnold-snyder/ Recommended: Supersummertheatre.org Daylight by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3i9GZsZ Cottonwoodstationeatery.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bill Robertie (backgammon) Jul 08, 2021

Our guest this week is two time backgammon world champion and author, Bill Robertie. We discuss his new book, How to Play the Opening in Backgammon -- Part 2: Everything Matters.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Bill Robertie, backgammon champion author of How to Play the Opening in Backgammon/Part 2: Everything Matters [00:28] Remembering Stan Tomchin [02:48] How is Bill's new book different from the other books in the series? [05:09] Bill's target audience for this book series [07:42] Counterintuitive plays [08:34] Does writing about backgammon improve Bill's game? [10:04] Making your own 3pt versus 22pt [19:42] 6-1 is weaker than 3-1 and 4-2 [22:51] eXtreme Gammon [30:25] XG making plays that conflicts how humans play [34:02] South Point Casino July Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [34:30] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community, training suite, and forum [35:05] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [36:23] Making an early ace point [39:58] Considering opponent's style [46:45] What will be covered in Part 3 [49:16] TheGammonPress.com [51:45] Recommended: Hobak Korean BBQ, Mr. Kim's Korean BBQ, Colin Jone's new video on Youtube, Unsettled by Steven E. Koonin, James Grosjean's blog at GamblingWithAnEdge.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae BlackjackApprenticeship.com Recommended: Hobakkoreanbbq.com Mrkimbbq.com Youtube.com/watch?v=XM7fPwjJKuk&ab_channel=BlackjackApprenticeship Unsettled by Steven E. Koonin https://amzn.to/3hk5vZk Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean
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Gambling With an Edge - former surveillance operator - Junior Jul 01, 2021

Our guest this week is a former surveillance operator named Junior. For the last 15 years Junior has worked in surveillance rooms on the Las Vegas strip. We will be having Junior on again soon so if yu have more questions for him send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of former surveillance employee, Junior [00:17] Junior's gambling experience outside of surveillance [00:57] Getting into surveillance [03:23] How much attention do casinos pay to slot and video poker players? [04:59] Hustlers [06:35] Multi-carding [07:47] Facial recognition [13:26] What information is shared across company properties and with competitors [14:31] Ted Whiting [15:49] Techniques used to identify card counters [18:09] Methods used to identify other forms of advantage play [23:21] Surveillance room culture [25:57] How much time is spent monitoring casino employees? [29:05] Cheating and theft by employees [34:22] South Point Casino July Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker starts July 5th [35:08] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site with software, tools, and members-only forum [35:41] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [36:41] False positives [39:50] Playing uncarded [41:29] Is wearing a hat a red flag? [41:55] Hole carding [43:19] Phil Ivey and Kelly Sun [46:36] Famous players [51:57] Did Junior ever contact a player who was generating heat? [53:02] Age, race, and gender stereotypes [57:30] Recommended: No Stupid Questions podcast, The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae BlackjackApprenticeship.com Recommended: Freakonomics.com/nsq The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson https://amzn.to/3dyzqdM
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis Jun 24, 2021

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor. We talk to AC about what is currently going on in Vegas including the opening of Resorts World, Weed Lounges, and more.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor [00:20] Resorts World [01:41] Crockfords affiliation [02:32] Food court [04:11] Video poker [06:03] Casino management [06:43] Vegas pandemic recovery [11:11] Virgin Spanish 21 and crapless craps [11:48] Radical Blackjack by Arnold Snyder [15:28] Stanford Wong [16:19] Peter Griffin [20:21] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500k Spin to Win [20:54] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site, tools, and community [21:27] VideoPoker.com/gwae Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [22:40] Weed lounges [25:55] Federal marijuana laws [27:43] Las Vegas Advisor Youtube channel [34:58] WSOP [36:19] The Pass in Henderson [43:56] Casinos tightening up [47:37] Slot tickets, change issues [50:31] Recommended - Risk of Ruin podcast on Dr. Ziemba, The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper, Water Street in Henderson Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Guest Links: Huntingtonpress.comLasVegasAdvisor.com Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW Recommended: Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper - https://amzn.to/3gXfFh7 Waterstreetdistrict.com
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 6/14/2021 Jun 17, 2021

No guest this week. Bob and I answer questions from our mail bag.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:32] Double deck Hi-Lo true count [02:20] Peter Liston’s slot course [05:22] Vegas video poker bars [08:28] Are Native American casinos using full decks? [13:07] Are casino conditions getting worse? [15:22] NSUD penalty cards [16:40] Does a room comp affect free play? [19:15] Would using a chip bank generate a CTR? [21:51] Casinos asking for ID when playing as a refusal [23:03] Providing name while playing as a refusal [25:13] Why did the into to GWAE change? [27:11] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500 Spin to Win [27:45] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [28:22] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [29:51] W2G withholding [31:48] Splitting after a dealer error [33:00] Tucking 22 during a negative count [36:00] Mask wearing after restrictions ease [37:14] Dealer theft concerns [39:35] Added stress from cashing around large amounts of cash and chips [41:36] Recommended: James Clavell books, Mark Twain by Ken Burns Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: James Clavell books, like Shogun and Tai Pan - https://amzn.to/2SyXoP8 pbs.org/kenburns/mark-twain/
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Socrates Jun 10, 2021

Our guest this week is an AP who goes by the name Socrates. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Socrates, AP and golfer [00:30] Will there be a slot round table on GWAE? [02:32] Making money golfing [03:56] Building a bankroll [07:02] How did people attempt to hustle Socrates? [08:38] Betting serious money at golf [09:25] Cheating [11:27] Winning at golf versus winning at a casino [14:52] How does Socrates’ wife feel about his advantage plays? [15:38] Getting started in advantage play [16:18] Learning to play blackjack [19:09] Losing streak [20:10] Getting backed off locally [23:01] Learning to hold card [25:59] Meeting another counter [26:46] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500 Spin to Win, share your email for free play on weekends [27:59] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community and training site [28:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [29:39] Team play [30:41] More on Socrates’ progression [32:27] Finding hole card games [33:48] Team play with his wife [34:34] Playing with a full-time job [36:52] Bad back-offs [40:46] Lessons learned [45:08] Getting backed off at the men’s club [49:48] Traveling with money [51:25] Recommended - Global Entry, Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell, The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: Blackbelt in Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/3wc1Od4 Recommended: cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell https://amzn.to/3ivRKrC The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson https://amzn.to/3ivRMzK
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Dice Control part 2 Jun 03, 2021

Our guest this week is Frank B. Frank is back for part 2 of our discussion on dice control.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player, Frank B [00:40] Las Vegas re-opens [03:46] Caesars is now El Dorado [05:50] Cashing out slot tickets [09:45] Frank B's realized return from dice [10:43] How many hours of practice did Frank put in? [12:26] Did results deteriorate over long sessions? [13:33] Was Frank self-taught or did he pay for lessons? [22:29] Using a high-speed camera [27:08] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500k Spin to Win [28:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with software, community, and other tools [29:23] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [30:27] Do's and Don't of playing advantage craps [42:44] Countermeasures in Las Vegas [47:51] Countermeasures outside of Las Vegas [49:34] Tim Tebow touchdown prop [53:41] Recommended - Croupier, Jake's Bar Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Croupier imdb.com/title/tt0159382/characters/nm0654110 Jakesbarvegas.com
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 5/24/2021 May 27, 2021

No guest this week as Bob and I answer listener questions from our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of listener email show [00:34] Online blackjack versus in-person in the U.K. [02:45] Bob and Richard.s lifestyle as restrictions ease [05:33] Cover plays to prolong a game [08:48] Strategy for UX vulturing [10:47] Negative and positive decks with a balanced count [11:37] Video poker points at MGM National Harbor [13:31] Taking chips out of casinos [16:01] Chopping results with missing information [18:37] Keeping casino chips for 6-12 months [21:22] Cover plays for slots [23:04] Making strategic mistakes for cover in video poker [24:22] Profitable bet spread when playing through all counts [26:16] NSUD on Video Poker for Winners [28:51] Strategy deviations for video poker progressives [30:33] How old is Max Rubin? [31:55] Bankroll for $5 hands of video poker [34:22] W2G with dual citizenship [36:39] Multi-accounting at sportsbooks [38:52] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced Gas and Gifts, $32k Memorial Day Hot Seat, $500k Spin to Win in June [40:20] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [41:15] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [42:55] Favorite non-strategy gambling books [46:12] New AP with a 60-hour losing streak [47:47] What casino position would be the most valuable to an AP? [48:53] What types of blackjack games was Richard playing during his 160-hour losing streak? [51:01] Video poker in St. Louis with a deal royal bonus [53:31] Finding the payback for deal/draw poker games [55:54] Fast Company by Jon Bradshaw, Kanopy.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Software Referenced: Dunbar Risk Analyzer Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/dunbars-risk-analyzer-for-video-poker-v-2-0-download-upgrade/ Video Poker for Winners Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/video-poker-for-winners-v1-78/ Casino Verite Qfit.com Authors of Non-Strategy Gambling Books: Walter Tevis https://amzn.to/3fl5S4N Damon Runyon https://amzn.to/3vpYpHb Michael Konik https://amzn.to/3vDfRbD Beth Raymer https://amzn.to/2QVW485 Robert B. Parker https://amzn.to/2RSdwdU Bob Dancer http://bobdancer.com Richard Munchkin https://amzn.to/3vl3DUJ Fast Company by Jon Bradshaw https://amzn.to/3oU2twV The Education of a Poker Player by Herbert O'Yardley https://amzn.to/2QTxULg Recommended: Fast Company by John Bradshaw https://amzn.to/3oU2twV Kanopy.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Chucky Baby May 20, 2021

Our guest this week is what I believe to be the oldest active AP. Chucky Baby is 90 years old and still going strong. He has been all over the world, and been playing blackjack since the 60s. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Chucky Baby, a 90-year old AP [00:52] Chucky Baby's background and AP experience [07:09] How did Chucky Baby know about counting cards in the 1960s? [08:31] Switching from banking games to playing games [18:18] Jumping from shuffle tracking to ace location [23:57] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced Gas and Goods, Memorial Day $32,000 Hot Seat [25:09] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [26:53] Chucky Baby is writing a book [28:58] Why does Chucky Baby still play? [31:41] Blackjack forums and the Blackjack Discord [32:42] Where is Chucky Baby's next trip? [32:25] Places that felt unsafe [36:00] Training people, teammates, and playing with others [41:07] Macau stories [49:15] Recommended: Mare of Easttown on HBO, The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told by Mark Paul, Damon Runyan short stories, The Killing on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Hbo.com/mare-of-easttown The Greatest Gambling Stories Ever Told (Out of print) Damon Runyan short stories https://amzn.to/3hFCtUK The Killing Netflix.com/title/70180183
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Gambling With an Edge - Blackjack roundtable May 13, 2021

This week we are doing something different. We have four guests to participate in a blackjack roundtable. We solicited questions from you, our listeners, and we set out to discuss and answer them. Our four guests are, Tommy Hyland, Colin Jones, Joe748, and Ryemo. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the blackjack roundtable with Colin Jones, Joe748, Ryemo, Tommy Hyland [02:58] Tipping [09:09] Using a player's card [09:39] CTR issues when playing as a refusal [11:21] Playing where ID is required [16:51] Reacting to a lot of heat [20:10] Wearing a hat to play [21:18] Wearing disguises to play [30:41] Cover plays to disguise counting [34:46] Using a count other than Hi-Lo [36:45] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-Priced Gas and Goods, $32,000 Memorial Day Hot Seat [37:57] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [38:22] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [39:47] How have conditions changed in the Covid era? [42:18] Why doesn't anyone want to talk about advanced advantage plays? [47:18] Playing other games in addition to blackjack [48:30] Is it okay to play blackjack and poker at the same casino? [50:42] Does Tommy allow team members to play handheld games? Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Frank B on dice control May 06, 2021

Our guest this week is Frank B on to talk in depth about dice control. This is part one, and part two will be in a few weeks. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Sound quality information for this episode [00:40] Introduction of Frank B and the topic of dice control. [01:12] Mattress Mack bets on the Kentucky Derby [03:55] Did Mack's betting affect the price of his horse? [05:30] Frank's background in dice control [09:26] How did the Golden Nugget react to the dice control experiment? [13:50] Did Frank B pay for dice control lessons? [16:42] Inputting roll data [18:08] How many rolls were ultimately recorded? [21:00] Hitting the wall [25:20] Table grading [29:56] Evaluating the edge [38:04] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-Priced Gas and Goods, Memorial Day Hot Seat, and others [39:30] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, there will be bootcamps this summer [39:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae [40:39] Returning to the best tables [50:21] Mexican casinos and tax on winnings [53:07] Recommended - Honey Salt in Summerlin, Michihito Kageyama on Youtube, Tunity app Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Honeysalt.com Youtube.com/channel/UCQ0gwo1xTOulIVj-14SuG7w Tunity.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Jay Helfert part 2 Apr 29, 2021

Our guest this week is a return visit from Jay Helfert. Jay is a pool player, tournament organizer, and pool room owner. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Toupee Jay Helfert, pool and poker player [00:22] Subscriptions and reviews [01:49] Jay's background in poker [02:33] Playing in the WSOP [08:47] Amarillo Slim [09:50] Gavin Smith [12:12] Richard's Amarillo Slim story [14:06] Hollywood Park [23:07] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-Priced Gas and Goods, Mother's Day Chocolates Giveaway [24:14] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Bootcamps are scheduled for this summer [24:30] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [25:16] The origin of Minnesota Fats' nickname [29:33] Walter Tevis [32:35] Harry Reasoner [36:21] Playing pool against the a leader of a motorcycle club [45:35] Carrying a gun [48:44] Unusual pool stories [58:25] How to order copies of Jay's books, Pool Wars and More Pool Wars Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Jay's Website: JayHelfert.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest pro slot player Slot King Apr 22, 2021

Our guest this week is a professional slot player, Slot King. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Australian slot player, Slot King [00:42] Becoming a professional slot player, analyzing progressive slots [09:48] Reel mapping, MHBs, building a bankroll [12:22] Increased competition [17:00] Losing streaks [17:46] Card counting versus slot play [21:48] Slot community on Twitter [23:50] Must-Hit-By machines [28:20] Confidentiality [30:30] More money, more problems [42:48] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500,000 Money Madness casino-wide progressives, room deals [43:58] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, bootcamps are back this summer [44:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [46:04] Scams [50:04] Million Dollar Slots and how to contact Slot King [52:16] Recommended - American Dirt by Jeanine Cummings, Episodes on Netflix, Oculus Quest 2 with Google Maps Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Slot King's Links: SlotKing.org Million Dollar Slots https://amzn.to/3sANM2e Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-peter-liston-2/ Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-peter-liston/ Recommended: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummings https://amzn.to/3dxKNmI Episodes Netflix.com/title/70175670 Oculus Quest 2
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Jay Helfert Apr 15, 2021

Our guest this week is Jay Helfert. Jay is a pool player, tournament organizer, and pool room owner. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Toupee Jay Helfert, pool and poker player [00:16] Origin of the "Toupee Jay" nickname [02:22] When did Jay start playing pool? [03:38] Games with the most money [04:59] Traveling to play pool [05:54] Backing games [08:13] Big cash games in Vegas [09:55] Similarities between pool and poker [12:00] Owning pool rooms [13:52] Tournament play [14:29] The Color of Money [21:42] Walter Tevis [26:16] Most well known pool hall [29:03] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Money Madness casino-wide progressives [29:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [30:48] Backing Keith McGrady and stolen Szamboti cue [38:42] Normal split between player and backer [40:10] Ronnie Allen [42:14] Current landscape of road hustling and handicapped games [46:54] Gaffed pool cue [48:47] Shane Van Boening [51:16] The World Pro Am at the Tropicana [56:27] Jay's book Pool Wars Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: Pool Wars by Jay Helfert https://amzn.to/3aaGf3xThe Color of Money by Walter Nevis https://amzn.to/3wTw6SV The Queen's Gambit by Walter Nevis https://amzn.to/3suv64h Jay's Links: JayHelfert.com
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 4/5/21 Apr 09, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction and explanation of YouTube ads settings [03:21] Avoiding certain sponsors on GWAE [07:03] Casino marketing [09:46] AP teams organized as LLCs [10:56] DDB strategy questions for different pay tables [12:18] Blackjack offsets and units [14:51] Hole-carding seminar with RxGamble [16:10] Showing ID to claim a jackpot[ [18:03] Are card counters rare? [20:05] Does online casino play affect brick and mortar ADT? [22:28] Would Richard play a table game at a casino that required ID to play? [24:22] Taking smaller edges to extend promotions [27:20] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Money Madness with casino-wide progressives, all restaurants are now open [28:52] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [30:21] Video Poker at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas [32:50] How to travel with large sums of money [35:25] Betting minimum or maximum on progressive slots [36:47] Richard's eureka moments [38:37] Comparing and contrasting advantage play techniques [40:08] Favorite movies [45:50] Is Edge of the World available for purchase? [47:01] AP ethics at a blackjack table [40:10] How to learn AP slots [52:52] Recommended - The Hustler, RxGamble.com, Tattooed Chef Acai Bowls Books Referenced: The Blackjack Life by Nathaniel Tilton https://amzn.to/320mOWV The 21st-Century Card Counter by Colin Jones https://amzn.to/3wBDeD7 RxGamble Episodes: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-rx-gamble/ Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-rx-gamble-part-2/ Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-rx-gamble-2 Links Referenced: VPfree2.com WizardofVegas.com BlackjackTheForum.com Twitter.com/RxGamble Twitter.com/MickeyCrimm Twitter.com/RWM21 Recommended: The Hustler https://amzn.to/2R8mmn9 RxGamble.com Tattooedchef.com/products/organic-acai-bowl
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Gambling With an Edge - guest card counter MPS Apr 01, 2021

Our guest this week is a card counter who goes by the name MPS. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, MPS [00:30] How did MPS get started in the AP world? [02:43] Transitioning into more serious play [06:13] Travel and playing on the road [08:00] Raising stakes, running poorly, and managing the emotions [13:15] What did MPS's family think about his AP endeavors? [14:14] Team play variance, dynamics, and theft [22:15] Hours commitment for team play [23:58] Game conditions and stakes for team play [24:46] Dealers recognizes the team's play style [26:33] Is MPS still pursuing a non-AP job [27:36] The team disbands, implications of being stuck, different structures [31:19] Would MPS join another team in the future? [32:42] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500,000 Money Madness casino-wide progressives, more food outlets have re-opened or expanded hours [34:03] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [34:22] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Bootcamps have been scheduled, contact Colin Jones for more info [34:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [35:45] Fondest counting memories, procedural errors [41:18] Back-offs and 86'ings [44:04] How has being an AP changed how MSP looks at cash? [45:30] How much is MPS on the road now? [45:56] Trouble cashing out [50:22] Fighting in casinos [52:07] Getting paid with small bills [54:30] What would MPS do differently in his AP career? [56:49] Recommended - James Grosjean's blog on GamblingWithAnEdge.com, SkipLagged.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/ Skiplagged.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Michael Sall Mar 25, 2021

Our guest this week is arguably the world's best gin rummy player, Michael Sall. He is the author of "Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide." We spoke to Michael back in December and thought he merited a return visit. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Michael Sall, arguably the best gin player in the world [00:34] Bets about fasting and weight [05:40] Adjusting play to an opponent's strategy in gin [08:25] Artificial intelligence analysis and game theory in gin [13:09] Is Michael planning any other books? [15:07] The worst mistake that inexperienced gin players make [18:32] South Point Casino March Promotion - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win, many restaurants have re-opened [19:55] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [20:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community, and training site [21:14] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free pro trial for GWAE listeners [22:05] The value of social elements of gin advantage play [26:20] How difficult is it to make a living as a full-time gambler? [33:02] Recommended - The Source by James Michener, A Time for Mercy by John Grisham, Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone, The Information by James Gleick [36:51] Does Richard have plans to write a memoir? [38:17] Slots and vulturism [40:08] Timing of ADT beginning and end [41:33] Is Wheelchair still alive? [42:12] Are there any offerings for slot advantage play? [42:27] Did Richard get paid in Moscow? [44:40] Advantage plays in craps without dice control? [46:25] Beating roulette and The Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass [47:38] Bob and Richard's favorite episodes (all available at GamblingWithEdge.com) [50:39] How did Bob and Richard tell their wives about advantage play Books Referenced: Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide by Michael Sall Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass https://amzn.to/3rgULMZ Follow the Bouncing Ball by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/3rdpvyw The Ultimate Edge by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/31fBiSm Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: The Source by James Michener https://amzn.to/2OXORU6 A Time for Mercy by John Grisham https://amzn.to/2OVlpOx Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone https://amzn.to/3fcNrzy The Information by James Gleick https://amzn.to/3d34Rfn
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bob Nersesian Mar 19, 2021

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob is one our favorite guests. He is a gaming attorney and author of The Law for Gamblers. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney and author of The Law for Gamblers, Bob Nersesian [00:37] Virgin Hotel and Casino Las Vegas [03:03] Do casinos have to read the trespass act before 86'ing someone? [06:11] Caesars and El Dorado merger effect on previous trespass warnings [11:15] Multiple people playing on the same card [15:10] Civil Forfeiture [17:55] Collecting abandoned credits [23:39] Paying Caesars attorney's fee in the event of a loss [26:30] When can casino security search a player's hotel room? [29:35] South Point Casino March promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win [30:34] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [31:19] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [32:45] Casino comps expired a day early [39:50] Phone usage and device law in casinos [42:19] Are casinos required to cash out expired slot tickets? [46:25] Are slot tickets the same as chips? [50:02] Are sportsbooks limits legal? [52:50] Can a sportsbook require a customer to show ID to cash a ticket? [57:21] Hache on Netflix, Last Tango in Halifax Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: The Law for Gamblers by Bob Nersesian https://amzn.to/3rZiAKl Websites Referenced: Usa.gov/unclaimed-money Recommended: Hache Netflix.com/title/80241387 Last Tango in Halifax Netflix.com/title/70281023
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor Mar 12, 2021

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis from the Las Vegas Advisor. We talk about what is coming in the near future in Las Vegas including updates on the opening of Virgin casino, and Resorts World. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis publisher of The Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor [00:30] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay +3.5 -127 [07:32] Mattress Mack's World Series bet [09:44] Virgin Hotels Las Vegas [14:33] Mohegan Sun licensing and and advantage play, taking action [22:52] The Drew and Resorts World [29:19] South Point Casino March Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win [30:37] Predictit.org/promo/edge - places wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [31:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website, program, and community [31:47] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [32:46] Las Vegas Advisor couponomy, travel deals [42:30] Las Vegas Advisor on YouTube [50:20] Vegas is re-opening [55:14] Recommended: Collateral on Netflix, Crown and Anchor Pub Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Guest Links: Huntingtonpress.com LasVegasAdvisor.com Youtube.com/channel/UCj0CosN58h_3RmbRRe5OiHw Recommended: Collateral Netflix.com/title/80185171 Crownandanchorlv.com
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 3/1/21 Mar 05, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:28] Flash player and Video Poker for Winners [02:01] Stories about teammates blowing cover [06:02] Life-threatening events on trips [08:37] Desirable GWAE guests [10:57] Triple Double Bonus Wheel Poker [11:44] $25 9/6 Jacks with 239 straight flush payouts [12:43] Advice about being ratted out by another AP [16:44] Fun trips and fun plays [21:01] Choosing teammates [22:00] Single deck, 6/5 blackjack game dealt all of the way down [24:50] Benny Binion and The Horseshoe [29:00] Sports betting error at a kiosk [31:10] Can craps be beaten? [33:17] South Point March Promotion - Swipe, Spin, and Win [34:47] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [35:47] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting resources, training, and community [36:17] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [37:07] Getting money out of Poland [41:50] How much to top-tier APs make in a year? [44:54] Video poker promo question [46:19] Blackjack and video poker programming question [49:03] Playing on another person's players card [51:31] Video poker variations [53:23] What is a good year for a card counter in Vegas? [54:52] Recommended: Ginny and Georgia on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Links Referenced: VideoPokerForWinners.com/downloads Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/my-interview-with-bj-traveller/ WizardofVegas.com Recommended: Netflix.com/title/81025696
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Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 2/22/21 Mar 01, 2021

No guest this week as we once again dip into our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction and a few corrections [02:15] Video Poker for Winners and Adobe Flash Player [04:04] Covid-19 vaccine [07:44] Wonging into blackjack, ASM, and CSM games [09:51] Chip banks, spreading bets, and risk of ruin [11:47] How are GWAE guests vetted? [14:09] Beatable blackjack games with no spread [14:48] Building a bankroll with video poker [17:27] Not paying change on TITOs [18:56] Bans that occurred before Caesars and El Dorado merger [21:38] Availability of Bob's Video Poker classes [22:35] Optimal use of casino free play [24:06] Tipping on a large hand pay [27:58] Video poker and table games training books and software [29:53] AP competition [31:08] South Point Casino March Promotion - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win [32:53] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [33:33] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [34:33] How does a professional gambler obtain a mortgage? [35:55] Advice on explaining AP as a profession [38:37] "Tight" and "loose" machines [40:25] Blackjack basic strategy assumptions [41:23] Card counting books [41:55] Changing careers [44:47] Favorite countries to visit for gambling [46:95] Memorable casino patrons [53:15] Recommended Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: James Grosjean's strategy cards - lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/table-game-strategy-cards/ Video Poker for Winners by Bob Dancer Blackjack Blueprint by Rick Blaine https://amzn.to/3bGuLEY Knock-out Blackjack by Ken Fuchs and Olaf Vancura https://amzn.to/3kkDKQ4 21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones https://amzn.to/2Mmm3Dd
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Chauncey Bivitz Feb 19, 2021

Our guest this week is Chauncey Bivitz. Chauncey is a recreational AP who decided to try his hand at dealing in a casino. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Chauncey Bivitz [01:33] How did Chauncey get started in games? [03:03] Becoming a BP, playing as a BP [04:47] Dealer training school, game protection [13:05] Dealer mistakes, tipping [23:53] Dealing to card counters [26:57] Coaching bad players [30:17] Calling out unusual plays and change [31:13] Big blackjack wins, rude player behavior [35:53] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" and Presidents' Day Hot Seat [36:40] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [37:19] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [37:45] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [38:25] Hot and cold tables, hole-carding, dealer mistakes [41:48] Penetration [44:33] Break room discussions [48:35] Basic strategy and card counting [49:54] What behavior would get dealers reprimanded? [50:45] Fishing worms in the casino's refrigerator [51:35] How long did Chauncey last as a dealer? [54:05] Recommended: Endurance by Alfred Lansing, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, Lilyhammer, Kim's Convenience Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Endurance by Alfred Lansing https://amzn.to/3awbbfn A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles https://amzn.to/37oMY8Q Lilyhammer Netflix.com/title/70221438 Kim's Convenience Netflix.com/title/80199128
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Mickey Crimm Feb 12, 2021

Our guest this week is Mickey Crimm. Micky is a video poker, and slots pro. We talk about how he is dealing with play since his heart attack, and dealing with covid. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player, Mickey Crimm [00:34] Mickey and Bob recently appeared on the Risk of Ruin podcast [01:27] Does Mickey's 2019 heart attack still impact his advantage play efforts? [05:11] Playing in large casinos, Oklahoma, Winstar [10:25] Competition at Winstar [11:40] Oklahoma mailers from Winstar and Indigo Sky [15:30] Playing more video poker and fewer slots [18:06] The growth of Mickey's bankroll since 1996 [21:02] Other casinos en route to Oklahoma [25:37] SouthPointCasino.com February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker," President's Day $30k Hot Seat [26:40] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match [27:24] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with lots of member resources [27:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [28:48] Civil forfeiture on Interstate 40 [31:37] NSUD and Jacks or Better progressives [37:08] Covid-19 concerns [42:53] Playing in Louisiana and Wisconsin [46:20] Mickey can be found at Twitter.com/MickeyCrimm [46:41] Recommended - Rake on Netflix, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, Rome on HBO Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Links Referenced: Risk of Ruin episode with Mickey and Bob: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692 Twitter.com/MickeyCrimm Recommended: Netflix.com/title/70301553 The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett https://amzn.to/2LECPgx Hbo.com/rome
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Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2021 Feb 05, 2021

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. They join us to talk about the Super Bowl, Mattress Mac, and prop bets. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Frank B and Anthony Curtis [00:29] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl promotion [07:49] Frank's experience gambling in Mexico [13:40] Las Vegas market discussion - promotions, rules, coupons, etc [18:48] Super Bowl props [23:48] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" and a $30k Presidents' Day Hot Seat [24:28] Predicitit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [25:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting website and community [26:10] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [27:04] The anti-public and props [33:04] Cross sports props [40:18] Patrick Mahomes rushing yards prop [44:39] Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas [47:53] Recommended - "Can't Stop the Game Stop" episode of Planet Money, The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett, Las Vegas Advisor YouTube channel, Mr. D's Sports Bar Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Npr.org/2021/01/30/962417570/bonus-cant-stop-gamestop The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett https://amzn.to/36FmZcY Youtube.com/watch?v=5NWorFK1ucQ&ab_channel=LasVegasAdvisor Mrdssportsbar.com/ Guest Links: LasVegasAdvisor.com
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Gambling With an Edge - 10th anniversary show Jan 29, 2021

No guest this week. The first episode of GWAE was February 4, 2011. So after 10 years we look back at some of our favorite moments, and dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the 10-year anniversary show and listener questions [00:55] GWEA history and evolution [02:46] Favorite episodes [08:40] Making money playing live poker [10:14] Benefits of Seven Stars [11:22] Abandoned cash or slot tickets on the ground [15:07] Taxes for a European playing in the U.S. [16:28] Pros and cons of team play [17:57] Dottie's [19:15] Moving from 9/6 Jacks to Bonus Poker Deluxe [21:07] Cash storage and deposits [25:19] The Video Poker Hall of Fame [26:44] Boyd tier credits on video poker [29:06] Calling surveillance on a missed blackjack signal [32:26] Blackjack tournament [33:28] Using software to analyze games [35:23] Blackjack the Discord [38:09] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker," President's Day hot seat [39:27] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [40:16] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [40:33] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [42:12] Money Clip [43:21] Recommended - Super Con by James Swain, "100 Tips for a Better Life" Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Super Con by James Swain https://amzn.to/2YnUA6s Lesswrong.com/posts/7hFeMWC6Y5eaSixbD/100-tips-for-a-better-life Books Referenced: Lay the Favorite by Beth Raymer https://amzn.to/3pqFWra Smart Money by Michael Konik https://amzn.to/3iUxEoV Casino Tournament Strategy by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3a3mdHm Sex, Lies, and Video Poker by Bob Dancer https://amzn.to/3iXKoLt Episodes Referenced: Billy Baxtor - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-poker-legend/ Billy Baxter - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-poker-legend-billy-baxter-2/ Kelly Sun - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-kelly-sun-queen-sorts/ Tommy Highland and John Chang - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guests-tommy-hyland/ Stanford Wong - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-stanford-wong-3/ James Holtzhauer - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-jeopardy-james-holzhauer/ Ed Thorp - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-ed-thorp/ Bob Nersesian - many episodes available at gamblingwithanedge.com Links Referenced: Sevenstarsinsider.com Blackjack Discord https://blackjackplayer28.wixsite.com/blackjackthediscor-1 Wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/bonus-poker-deluxe/9-6/ Blackjackinfo.com Facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Jim Kilby Jan 22, 2021

Our guest this week is Jim Kilby. Jim was a professor at UNLV, has written books on casino management, casino marketing, and casino operations. His career as both a blackjack player, and dealer goes back 50 years. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Jim Kilby, UNLV professor and former blackjack player and dealer [00:36] Dealing blackjack at 19 years old [03:36] Identifying card counters in the late 1960s and early 1970s [09:07] Playing Blackjack as a Business by Lawrence Revere [13:14] Playing blackjack while dealing, playing conditions [17:35] Private lessons with Lawrence Revere [22:39] Engraved Zippo lighters [25:27] Counting in Panama [26:20] Bob Griffin, playing in Puerto Rico, cruises [30:48] Returning to the casino industry after college, teaching [36:50] South Point Casino January Promotions - $400k Spin to Win [37:20] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [38:29] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [39:08] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [40:34] Casino Operations Management by Jim Kilby and Jim Fox [44:19] Ace location team at The Dunes [49:56] Team manuals picked up by surveillance [54:06] Recommended - unclaimed money, Veggie Grill Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Jim Kilby's Links: Principlesofcasinomarketing.com Introductiontocasinomanagement.com Books by Jim Kilby https://amzn.to/39GbKSh Books Referenced: Playing Blackjack as a Business by Lawrence Revere https://amzn.to/3qFT7EJ Casino Management by Bill Friedman https://amzn.to/35YkrX6 Recommended: Usa.gov/unclaimed-money VeggieGrill.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player Vecnan Jan 15, 2021

Our guest this week is a blackjack player, and team leader called Vecnan. Vecnan first came to my attention when I heard he had recruited blackjack teammates off Craig's List. I thought he sounded completely insane, and had to get him on the show. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of card counter, Vecnan[00:33] Vecnan's early advantage play experience [02:51] Self-taught advantage play [03:35] Writing articles about blackjack [04:47] Becoming a full-time professional, difficult aspects of that job [08:25] Dating while playing full-time [09:46] 200-hour losing streaks, risk of ruin [11:34] Back-offs and cover plays [19:18] Forming a team, advertising, training [27:30] More training program discussion [29:18] Playing as a refusal [31:12] Changing spread or top bet by market [32:44] Bankroll split [35:23] South Point Casino January Promotions - $400,000 Spin to Win [36:49] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[37:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[38:48] Shutting down a craps promotion [41:47] Anticipating a back-off [45:52] Buying candy bars [48:39] Vecnan's first AP play at a high school casino night [50:25] Will Vecnan's team expand into other forms of advantage play? [52:44] Recommended - "A Creature of Habit" episode of The Hidden Brain, "Two Hustlers" episode of Risk of Ruin, RxGamble.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Predictit.org/promo/edge Recommended: Hiddenbrain.org/podcast/creatures-of-habit Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-hustlers/id1527018692?i=1000504515764 RxGamble.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Mark Billings Jan 08, 2021

Our guest this week is Mark Billing on to talk about his new book "Follow the Bouncing Ball." This is a book about how Mark and his teammates used hidden computers to beat the game of roulette. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Mark Billings, author of Follow the Bouncing Ball, Silicone versus Roulette [00:36] The Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass and difficulties of predicting roulette [08:11] Mark's experience playing roulette [10:49] Legality of computers, software bugs [13:18] Characteristics of beatable wheels [20:28] Laurance Scott, computer software and hardware [29:09] Beating only a few wheels, changing the approach of the program,and interpolation [36:56] South Point Casino January Promotions - $400k Spin to Win [37:45] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[38:41] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[39:31] Training gamblers and playing in Great Britain [44:47] Problems with using non-professionals [46:04] A player in Canada wants to piggyback bets, pain thresholds [51:49] Some examples of Mark's humor in Follow the Bouncing Ball, Silicone versus Roulette [53:30] Recommended - James Grosjean's column at LVA, Alpha Go on Youtube, Amlee Gourmet Chinese Cuisine Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Predictit.org/promo/edge Books Referenced: Follow the Bouncing Ball https://amzn.to/3b8iBpS The Ultimate Edge by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/2L8P44O The Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass https://amzn.to/3rWMsaV Recommended: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/2020-rise-of-the-machines Youtube.com/watch?v=WXuK6gekU1Y&ab_channel=DeepMind Amleechinesecuisine.com
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Gambling With an Edge - RX Gamble Jan 01, 2021

Our guest today is longtime advantage player RxGamble. Rx is on to talk about longevity, and beginner mistakes. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt-click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player, RxGamble [00:41] RxGamble's 2019 Hole Card Workshop, and upcoming Zoom call [06:16] The importance of longevity [09:13] Name changes and disguises [12:02] Playing unrated, loss plays [18:45] Stories about giving up EV to avoid showing ID [24:30] Leveraging female beauty as an AP [29:25] Slots longevity [32:03] BPs making rookie mistakes [33:40] South Point Casino January Promotions - $400k Spin to Win [34:46] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAW listeners [36:01] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [36:15] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [37:27] Rookie mistakes and reconciling player errors [47:54] Rookie mistakes with security [53:13] Showing ID to police officers [54:29] Sharing players card face up, sharing name [1:01:51] Recommended - Planet Money "Fork the Government," Rock Breaks Scissors by William Poundstone, The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae RX's Links: RxGamble.com Twitter.com/rxgamble Recommended: Npr.org/2020/12/23/949764249/fork-the-government Rock Breaks Scissors by William Poundstone https://amzn.to/3pDkdMo The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone https://amzn.to/38N84xp
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Michael Shackleford aka Wizard of Odds Dec 25, 2020

Our guest this week is Mike Shackleford aka The Wizard of Odds. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Michael Shackleford, The Wizard of Odds [00:35] Why do the number of decks in blackjack affect the house edge? [08:32] Does 3/2 or 6/5 blackjack affect the impact of the number of decks? [10:24] Reversible Royals at the Red Rock [15:57] Morongo Casino Promotion, publicizing promotions [20:54] Advantage slots [23:16] Super Bowl prop bets, rule change affecting data, buying databases [30:00] Political betting [35:00] South Point Casino December Promotions - Pay Less with Your Points, Christmas Day Hot Seat [36:05] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[36:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[27:40] Jeopardy [41:20] Recommended - The Spy, Phil Galfond on Gamblers podcast, The Queen's Gambit Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Michael's Links: WizardofOdds.com Twitter.com/wizard0fodds Links Referenced: Wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/why-number-of-decks-matter/ Books Referenced: 20/20 Sports Betting by Logan Fields https://amzn.to/3mOvCqG Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/38vfw05 The Queen's Gambit by Walter Nevis https://amzn.to/3rm0sum Recommended: Netflix.com/title/80178151 Theringer.com/2020/12/9/22164679/gamblers-podcast-phil-galfond-poker-pot-limit-omaha Netflix.com/title/80234304
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Consultant AP Dec 18, 2020

Our guest this week is a former surveillance director, Consultant AP. He left surveillance to become an AP. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of former surveillance employee and current AP, Consultant AP [00:47] Consultant AP's background in surveillance [02:11] Learning about advantage play [05:32] What surveillance skills are helpful in advantage play? [07:35] Consultant AP begins to dabble in advantage play [09:26] Sports betting [16:15[ Barrings and back-offs in Las Vegas [20:10] Coming up with the name Consultant AP [21:17] Meeting RxGamble and spotting APs from surveillance [27:31] South Point December Promotions - Pay Less with Your Points, Christmas Day Hot Seat [28:55] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [30:15] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [31:12] Meeting RxGamble [35:55] A consulting job example [40:00] Teaching with RxGamble [43:20] Is Consultant AP still tied into the surveillance community? [45:15] Which Las Vegas casinos are flyer happy? [47:33] Do surveillance employees have time to look for advantage players? [49:27] Listeners can reach Consultant AP via Twitter DM @ConsultantAP [50:29] Blackjack Discord [51:48] @TedWhitingsMom [54:46] Recommended - Thai Kitchen, Boulevard Bar and Grille Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: 9thaikitchenlv.com Boulevardbarandgrille.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Michael Sall Dec 11, 2020

Our guest this week is arguably the world's best gin rummy player, Michael Sall. He is the author of "Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Michael Sall, arguably the best gin rummy player in the world [00:32] Micheal's appearance of David Hill's podcast "Gamblers" [02:05] Does winning tournaments help players to find good games? [03:41] Michael's early experiences playing gin [06:44] Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide by Michael Sall [09:52] Playing in New York City [15:01] Stu Ungar [20:45] How is gambling at gin different than other forms about gambling? [22:55] South Point Casino December Promotions - [24:09] PPredictit.org/promo/edge - places small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[25:04] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - a card counting community and trading site [25:47] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[26:31] Getting access to high stakes games [28:58] Brian Zembic [31:14] Hustling at gin versus other forms of hustling [32:47] Cheating in gin [39:32] Molly's game and federal charges [47:44] Carrying large amounts of money [49:09] How can listeners contact Michael? [50:14] Recommended - The Crown on Netflix, "The Pool Hustler" episode of David Hill's Gamblers podcast Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Podcasts Mentioned: Theringer.com/2020/11/25/21717573/gamblers-podcast-episode-3-michael-sall-gin-rummy Books Referenced: Gamblersbookclub.com/gin-rummy-a-predators-guide-876.html Recommended: Netflix.com/title/80025678 Theringer.com/2020/11/18/21572652/gamblers-podcast-scott-frost-the-freezer-go-off-kid
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Gambling With an Edge - guest author David Schwartz Dec 04, 2020

Our guest this week is David Schwartz, on to talk about his new book, "At The Sands." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Dr. David G. Schwartz, author of At The Sands, gaming historian, and professor at UNLV [00:46] Why write about The Sands [01:12] Would it be easier to write another book about the same era in Las Vegas? [02:48] Mob affiliations with The Sands [03:29] Jack Entratter [06:49] Marker issuance and collection [12:05] The Sands becomes high-rise [13:25] Frank Sinatra [16:04] Origins of the Rat Pack monicker [19:11] Sinatra becomes more difficult [23:39] Confrontation between Frank Sinatra and Carl Cohen [25:33] De Facto segregation in Las Vegas [29:14] Sinatra's role in desegregation [32:36] South Point Casino December Promotions - Pay Less with your Points 12/14-12/30 [33:57] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [34:40] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community [35:14] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [36:54] Robert Kennedy and other federal officials become interested in Las Vegas [39:00] The Green Felt Jungle by Ed Reid and Ovid Demaris [39:42] The mob lingers after a crackdown [42:52] Howard Hughes and The Sands [44:35] Sheldon Adelson and The Sands [47:37] The Sands ages and becomes less elegant [48:50] The Copa closes [50:20] The legacy of The Sands [51:24] Recommended: Gamblers podcast by David Hill at The Ringer, We are The Champions on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: At The Sands by David G. Schwartz https://amzn.to/3g0MA3k Grandissmo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas by David G. Schwartz https://amzn.to/33F7jop The Green Felt Jungle by Ed Reid and Ovid Demaris https://amzn.to/2VsnrVJ The Vapors by David Hill https://amzn.to/2KWD59T Dr. Schwartz' Previous Episodes: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-week-3/ Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-david-schwartz/ Recommended: Theringer.com/2020/11/11/21559016/introducing-gamblers Netflix.com/title/81034679
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Russell Fox Nov 27, 2020

Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox on to talk about what gamblers can do before the end of the year to help with their taxes. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of tax advisor, Russell Fox [00:41] Recent changes to tax law [03:31] Self-employment tax for professional gamblers [07:42] Deductions for gambler vloggers [09:09] Underpayment penalties for recreational gamblers [12:10] Deducting bad debts [14:16] Foreigner gamblers and U.S. tax [16:33] Declaring winning from a chip bank [21:10] Taxation of points [24:31] Common tax mistakes [30:58] Contributions and IRA contributions [31:44] South Point Casino November Promotions - Half-priced Amazon and Walmart gift cards [32:45] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [33:29] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [34:48] Off-setting a hand pay with losses [38:40] Listing W2Gs as a professional gambler [40:48] Self-dealing and IRAs [42:13] 529 plans [45:29] Depositing large amounts of cash [48:05] Setting up an off-shore corporation [51:03] Recommended - Sal Piacente on Youtube, Nittaya's Secret Kitchen Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Nittayassecretkitchen.com Sal Piacente https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sal+piacente . Russel Fox's Previous Episodes: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-russell-fox Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-tax-adviser-russell-fox Many more episodes with Russell are available on GamblingWithAnEdge.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Logan Fields Nov 20, 2020

We talk to Logan Fields, author of "2020 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro," a new book from Huntington Press. Fields takes a makes lots of high-EV, low denomination, bets and it works for him His main sports are football, baseball, and golf. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Logan Fields, author of 20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro [00:56] Logan's sports betting history [06:26] Leaving a day job to become a full time sports bettor [07:09] The golden period of online betting [07:36] Who is the audience for 20/20 Sports Betting? [11:20] UIGEA and losing outs [12:37] NFL props and data analysis [15:40] Is watching games necessary? [18:28] Opportunities in smaller markets [20:12] How is betting baseball different from betting football? [25:09] Database information and prices [27:32] How much older data can be used? [30:15] South Point Casino November Promotions - Half-priced Walmart and Amazon gift cards, Thanksgiving Day Hot Seat [31:07] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[31:42] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Ultimate X and Quick Quads[32:46] Sharp golf bets [37:07] Betting live markets [39:09] Betting in Vegas while living in Socal [41:15] The Masters [44:10] Betting final Jeopardy [48:55] Logan's contact info [50:52] Recommended - Borgen on Netflix, Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: 20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro by Logan Fields https://amzn.to/2KdvR0T Sites Referenced: KOStats.com ArmchairAnalysis.com Tour-Tips.com Previous Episodes Referenced: LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-rufus-peabody/ Recommended: Netflix.com/title/70302482 Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham https://amzn.to/38ZhAPF Moon and Sixpence by William Somerset Maugham https://amzn.to/35IBjkS
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Matthew Dicks Nov 13, 2020

Our guest this week is Matthew Dicks. Matt is the author of, "Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling," as well as several novels. He recently wrote an article for Pokerstars on how to tell better "bad beat" stories. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of storyteller, Matthew Dicks[01:14] A gambling related story about arm wrestling [13:36] What makes that arm wrestling story interesting?[17:25] Matthew’s poker experience[22:39] Matt’s writing on PokerStars[24:06] Why are bad beat stories rarely entertaining?[28:30] Why is Sweeney an important character in Matthew’s bad beat story?[32:01] Time management [35:41] South Point Casino November Promotions - Half-priced Amazon and Walmart gift cards, Thanksgiving Day Hot Seat[36:50] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[37:37] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community[38:03] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [39:19] More on Sweeney’s hand declaration [41:21] Is there any place for fiction in a well told bad beat story?[43:25] Could storytelling help APs maintain cover?[45:31] Moth events[49:26] Matthew’s next storytelling book[53:19] Matthew’s contact info [54:06] Recommended - The Queen’s Gambit, Best Hand I Ever Played by Steve Rosenbloom Sponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Guest Links:"Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling," https://amzn.to/3kcM9DBMatthewDicks.comYoutube.com/c/matthewjohndicksPokerstarsblog.com/en/news/how-to-tell-a-good-bad-beat-story-by-a-master-story-teller/67209/ Recommended:Netflix.com/title/80234304The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis https://amzn.to/3eUztQOBest Hand I Ever Played by Steve Rosenbloom https://amzn.to/35qkR8C.
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Gambling With an Edge - guest slot AP Prax part 2 Nov 06, 2020

Our guest this week is a return visit from Prax. We talk about life on the road, living in his van, and how covid has affected the AP life. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of machine AP, Prax [00:33] FaceBook Marketplace arbitrage [08:24] Van life and nutrition [11:00] Civil forfeiture [13:47] Sleeping in a van [16:25] Coronavirus effects on AP [24:06] Reacting to the first big loss [35:58] South Point Casino November Promotions - Half-priced Amazon and Walmart gift cards [36:38] Predictit.org - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [37:30] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Quick Quads and Ultimate X[38:28] Advice to new APs [43:31] A costly mistake [44:12] Back-offs [44:50] More on quality networking [51:07] Finding a network [52:49] Talking about slot on Twitter [55:23] Recommended - People I Mostly Admire podcast Sponsored Links SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Prax's Previous Appearance: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-slot-ap-prax Recommended: Freakonomics.com/pima .
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Gambling With an Edge - guest slot AP Prax Oct 29, 2020

Our guest this week is a professional slot AP called Prax. We talk about how he started 8 months ago, and went to making 6-figures his first year. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of AP slot player, Prax [00:33] How did Prax started in AP? [05:32] RxGamble's hole carding class [13:43] Learning machine plays [18:18] Building and maintaining a crew [21:38] Discussion of gambling philosophy [25:01] Mixing advanced plays with machine plays [28:09] "Higher level machine plays" [20:26] Forming a partnership [31:04] Weekly miles and hours [33:20] Attributes of a good apprentice [36:38] South Point Casino November Promotions - Half-priced Amazon and Walmart gift cards [37:42] Predictit.org/promo/edge - places small bets on various political outcomes, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[38:24] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [38:49] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[39:55] Slot hustling in Las Vegas [42:56] Training in Europe [48:37] Prax's parents' opinion of his AP lifestyle [53:58] Van life [55:57] Recommended - Post Modern Jukebox, Google My Maps Sponsored Links SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Relevant Links: RXGamble.com Twitter.com/rxgamble Books Referenced: Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/2HJ3FlL Gambling Wizards by Richard. W. Munchkin https://amzn.to/31O9qp2 Recommended: Postmodernjukebox.com Google.com/maps/d
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bob Nersesian Oct 22, 2020

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We talk about the recent Nevada Supreme Court case where casinos have to cash your chips if you're a patron, whether or not you can prove you came by those chips in the course of gaming at their establishment. We also discuss a new policy by the Las Vegas Metro about obtaining ID in gambling disputes, a discussion on the practical penalties of being trespassed, and the dangers, if any, of playing a machine that you believe is paying off too much We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney and Blackjack Hall of Famer, Bob Nersesian [00:46] Would using high powered glasses to study card imperfections be considered cheating? [02:26] Streamers using cameras to stream casino games [05:41] What's the worst penalty for returning to a casino a year after being trespassed? [08:32] Young vs Nevada Gaming Control Board and its implications [23:37] ID requests by police during a formal trespass [31:18] South Point Casino October Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [31:56] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [32:40] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [33:53] Signaling in a one-player carnival game [37:06] Using marijuana smell as cover [39:24] Do European players have the same rights in the U.S. as American players? [40:20] Video poker tables and progressive errors [45:45] Covering name on ID during an age check [48:33] Using a fake Taiwanese passport [52:11] Recommended - Fargo on FX Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced; The Law for Gamblers https://amzn.to/3lKF8eC Some of Bob's recent appearances on GWAE: lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-attorney-bob-nersesian/ lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-bob-nersesian-18/ lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-bob-nersesian-17/ many more available at gamblingwithanedge.com Recommended: FXnetworks.com/shows/fargo
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Matt of PlusEVanalytics part 2 Oct 15, 2020

Our guest this week is a return visit from Matt of http://www.plusevanalytics.com. Some of the topics discussed include pointsbet, which is a newcomer to American sports books. We also talk about correlated parlays, why you should never use a tout, and the difference in US and Canadian sports betting. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Matt, a Canadian actuary, from PlusEVanalytics.com [00:35] What is a points better? [02:25] Skewness and asymmetric distributions [03:23] Caps in a points bet [04:51] Player prop distributions [06:11] Required collateral [07:26] Market efficiency [09:11] Canadian sports betting markets [14:06] U.S. tax issues for foreign gamblers [16:27] FiveThirtyEight.com [19:00] Positive EV situations on Predictit.org [24:14] South Point Casino October Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [25:00] Predictit.org/promo/edge [25:32] BlackJackApprenticeship.com - card counting website and community [26:21] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [27:21] Pricing counterparty risk [29:11] Promotion stories [32:54] Tesla Model S [34:54] Correlated parlays [40:31] Domestic versus offshore sports betting [42:18] Touts [48:50] How can listeners contact Matt? [49:38] Recommended - 99 Second Story Telling Contest, My Octopus Teacher, RX Gamble Guest links: PlusEVAnalytics.com Twitter.com/PlusEVAnalytics Sponsored Links: SouthPountCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackJackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: 99 Second Story Grand Slam https://fb.me/e/3IPJBlqsF My Octopus Teacher Netflix.com/title/81045007 RXGamble.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest author Peter Alson Oct 08, 2020

Our guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter returns to our show to discuss his book, "The Vig: Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie." The book concerns working in a New York bookmaking operation in the early 1990s. Both Bob and I enjoyed and recommend you read the book We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Peter Alston, author of The Vig (originally published as Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie)[00:32] Republishing The Vig[04:02] How did Peter become a bookmaker?[06:44] Prologue of The Vig[09:36] Spanky[12:41] Degenerates working in the bookie's office[15:57] The era of bookmaking without computers[20:01] Paying customers and collecting debts[21:00] Mob involvement in bookmaking[23:04] Billie Walters and other sharp players[26:04] Office dynamics with a female employee[28:25] Calculating commission on recruited players[33:14] South Point Casino October Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker[33:51] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[34:19] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[35:27] The original of the title The Vig[37:36] Life lessons from being a bookmaker[41:14] The aftermath of writing a book about former co-workers[43:58] Writing about dysfunctional relationships[49:21] How can listeners contact Peter?[50:40] Recommended: Amore Taste of Chicago restaurant, All American on Netflix, remembering Mike Sexton Peter Alson's links:PeterAlson.comFacebook.com/peter.alsonThe Only Way to Play It by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/2GLfOWrThe Vig by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3jbCAFrThe Novice Twins: A Novel by Eden AlsonOne of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey Ungar by Nolan Dalla and Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3iHSKFoPeter's previous appearance on GWAE - LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-peter-alson Sponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended:AmoreTasteofChicago.comAll-American - Netflix.com/title/81012998.
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Matt of PlusEVanalytics. Oct 01, 2020

Our guest this week is Matt from http://www.plusevanalytics.com. He is a Canadian actuary who also dabbles in advantage play. We discuss Taleb's concept of anti-fragility and how that is very useful in sports betting. We also discuss how the Kelly Criterion comes up with different answers sometimes and how are we to know which is which? We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Matt from PlusEVAnalytics.com [00:50] Show notes information and availability [02:36] The best forum for site comments and feedback is at GamblingWithAnEdge.com [03:21] Actuarial science as a profession [05:40] Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Twitter.com/nntaleb [11:14] NFL season totals and antifragility [15:45] Dow Jones and antifragility [17:36] PointsBet.com and distributional mathematics [24:46] Super Bowl prop bets, Michael Shackleford, and market efficiency [30:35] Sportsbook hold versus roulette hold, epistemic uncertainty and adverse selection [39:19] South Point Casino October Promotions - 'Free Play with a Kicker' [39:59] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political outcomes, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [40:40] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [41;02] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [41:57] Kelly Criterion [45:49] Being both an actuary and a gambler [53:10] How can listeners contact Matt? [56:03] Recommended - Schitt's Creek on Netflix, Captain Jack Andrews on Youtube and Twitter Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Guest Links: PlusEVAnalytics.com Twitter.com/PlusEVAnalytics PlusEVAnalytics.wordpress.com/publications Recommended: Schitt's Creek, Netflix.com/title/80036165 Captain Jack Andrews, Youtube.com/CaptainJackAndrews/videos, Twitter.com/capjack2000
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Jason Pipkin Sep 24, 2020

Our guest this week is Jason Pipkin. Jason is a neuroscientist who gambles semi-professionally on elections at predictit.org. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Jason Pipkin, frequent bettor at Predictit.org[00:58] How did Jason get started on Predictit.org?[02:48] Jason's background and predictingpolitics.com[04:30] Commissions and contract limits[10:26] Biden and Trump double max contract example[12:35] Liquidity and market efficiency[14:35] Can personal political biases affect profitability?[16:04] Arbitrage[17:38] Trading frequency[18:45] Volatility[20:16] Holding periods and exit strategy[21:28] Black swan betting[23:08] 2016 Presidential election market strategies[24:42] FiveThirtyEight.com[25:48] Computer analysis and modeling[26:59] Predictit.org market forums[28:40] What percentage of bettors in political markets are profitable?[31:24] Straddles[32:47] Determinants of volatility[36:12] Foreign elections[38:30] South Point Casino September Promotions - $500,000 Guaranteed Money Madness[39:22] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events[39:55] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community[40:25] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers corrections on most games[41:47] Market suggestions[43:20] Similarities to options trading[45:24] Holding contracts until expiry[48:39] How can listeners contact Jason?[49:10] Discussing gambling in personal relationships[50:28] Recommended - MyNoise.net Sponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Jason's Links:PredictingPolitics.comTwitter.com/jipkin Recommended:MyNoise.net .
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Jimmy Jazz 9/17/20 Sep 17, 2020

Our guest this week is Jimmy Jazz. He is back to talk about credit card strategies and other low roller plays. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of low rolling advantage player and credit card points guru, Jimmy Jazz[00:48] Why did Jimmy recently travel to Las Vegas?[02:37] A recent Four Queens offer[08:10] Additional changes at Four Queens, Covid-19 observations[16:10] Dinner at Hugo's[18:10] Nevada's contact tracing app[21:40] The D[23:04] The El Cortez[26:46] The Flamingo[30:20] Emerald Island[32:48] Have any casinos gone non-smoking?[33:35] More info on Emerald Island[36:10] South Point Casino September Promotions: $50,000 Money Madness[37:22] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political outcomes, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[38:18] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community[39:06] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[40:22] Circa football promotion[43:32] Other Vegas musings[50:30] Credit card deals[52:26] Recommended: Alaska Bear sleep mask, spending spare coins, and coin redemption promos, Beneath the Neon by Matthew O'Brien, MyVegas Sponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Links Referenced:lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/jimmy-jazznvhealthresponse.nv.gov/covidtrace RecommendedThe Alaska Bear sleep mask https://amzn.to/2ZNw8fXBeneath the Neon by Matthew O'Brien https://amzn.to/2RBKlbmFacebook.com/myvegas Previous Episodes with Jimmy Jazz:lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-on/lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-2/lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-3/lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz/lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-5/lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-6/
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Peter Alson Sep 10, 2020

Our guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter joins us to talk about his new book, "The Only Way To Play It." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download [00:00] Introduction of Peter Alson, author of The Only Way to Play It [00:34] Peter's gambling background [05:25] Playing at The Mayfair Club [07:37] The New York poker scene [12:54] The art world [15:48] Are Peter's characters based on actual people? [21:30] Family problems and gambling [27:38] South Point Casino September Promotions - $500k Money Madness casino-wide progressives [28:22] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[29:42] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[30:38] The Russian mob [34:10] Downswings and variance [37:23] Choosing a title for The Only Way to Play It [39:20] Deke Castleman [42:26] Does writing difficult scenes affect Peter's life at home? [43:30] How to buy The Only Way to Play It [45:29] One of Kind by Nolan Dolla [47:32] Recommended - Hotels Tonight app, The Blech Effect documentary Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Guest Links: PeterAlson.com Books Referenced: The Only Way to Play It by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3k7Tk02 Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3k62N8o One of a Kind by Nolan Dolla https://amzn.to/2RcFn4L Episodes Referenced: LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-nolan-dalla-2 Recommended: Hotels Tonight app The Blech Effect, imdb.com/title/tt8030814
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Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 9/3/20 Sep 03, 2020

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:56] Is online advantage play becoming more or less valuable? [03:22] Are large jackpots paid in Bitcoin taxable? [05:15] 9/5 Triple Bonus Poker Plus [07:20] A listener thanks GWAE the education and entertainment [09:21] Jackpot promotion question [13:53] Graveyard shift etymology [15:12] Video poker pay table calculations [17:32] Scouting tips [18:38] Earning tier credits at Caesar's properties [22:34] Super Times Pay and Magic Deal frequencies [25:01] Blackjack bet sizing, chip management, and CTRs [27:29] Playing blackjack through heat while unrated [29:56] Royal flush frequency [31:24] $1 DDB calculations [33:25] South Point Casino September Promotions - $500,000 Guaranteed Money Madness [35:37] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[36:15] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site and card counting community [36:45] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[37:52] Surveillance is monitoring masks [39:37] Ways to get a new player's card [43:34] Trips gone wrong [49:58] Recommended - 99 Second Storytelling competition, Risk of Ruin podcast Books Referenced:Comp City by Max Rubin https://amzn.to/34YObTS Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae BlackjackApprenticeship.com Recommended: Storytelling Competition https://www.facebook.com/events/325624952211013 Risk of Ruin Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692
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Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player HitA7 part 2 Aug 27, 2020

Our guest this week is return guest, blackjack player HitA7. We talk some more about HitA7's career and then answer a few questions from the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player HitA7 [00:34] Getting backed off at the Barona [03:20] Does HitA7's wife approve of his advantage plays? [07:38] A losing year [09:58] Playing while pretending to not speak English [11:14] Double deck games on The Strip [13:28] Cover, top bet, and spread [15:04] Playing as a part-time player [16:50] Playing during the pandemic [19:00] Lessons learned from long losing streaks [22:16] Networking [26:38] Other forms of advantage play [27:06] CTR issues [29:55] How closely does HitA7 watch the pit? [31:02] Advice for common card counting mistakes [32:35] Rat holing chips [34:20] Taking advantage of promotions when playing rated [36:00] South Point Casino August Promotions - Half-priced Walmart gift cards [36:32] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[37:04] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[37:59] Does HitA7 play video poker? [38:46] Listener question about saving for retirement as an AP [40:22] Listener question about UTH [42:39] Listener question about MSS [45:50] Listener question about a bookmaker from The Castaways [46:55] Listener question about Len Baker [47:28] Listener question about playing blackjack on the square [48:55] Does being a magician help in AP? [50:34] Listener question about cutting the cards in blackjack [54:00] Recommended - tacos at El Segundo Sol Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: ElSeGundoSol.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player HitA7 Aug 21, 2020

Our guest this week is blackjack player HitA7. We talk about how he got started and his play in Mexico and South America. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player HitA7 [01:01] Thanks for posting reviews of GWAE on Stitcher, iTunes, Spotify, etc [02:10] HitA7's early gambling experiences [04:16] Playing with a Latino accent [06:52] BlackjackApprenticeship.com and card counting [09:15] Bankroll, bet size, and losing streaks [11:12] Can playing in Mexico be dangerous? [14:43] Mexican casinos [19:33] Playing in Colombia [33:41] Playing in Chile [38:45] South Point Casino August Promotions - Half-priced Walmart gift cards [39:14] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[39:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [40:27] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[42:00] HitA7's job as a musician [44:00] Bad back-offs and license plate readers [47:43] HitA7 is also an ordained minister [49:24] Recommended - Giri/Haji on Netflix, Blackjack Discord, Oyster bars at Palace Station, South Point, Harrah's, and Sunset Station Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended:Theblackjackdiscord.com Giri/Haji, netflix.com/title/80190519 Oyster bars at Palace Station, South Point, Harrah's, and Sunset Station
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Lone Wolf and Wolfetta Aug 13, 2020

Our guests this week are returning guest Lone Wolf, and his daughter Wolfetta. He taught his daughter to play, and now they do AP playing together. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Lone Wolf and Wolfetta [00:50] How did Lone Wolf start playing with Wolfetta [01:51] Wolfetta's training and initial play [03:33] Hole-carding [04:32] How does Wolfetta's husband feel about her AP work? [05:31] Working full-time and playing part-time [06:30] Father and daughter cover stories [08:00] Playing conditions during COVID-19 [15:00] Cashing chips [18:00] Wolfetta's cover [20:25] Signals [20:57] Playing safely during COVID-19 [22:00] Counting versus hole-carding [23:38] Lone Wolf's back-offs [26:52] Using emotional swings as cover [30:50] South Point Casino August Promotions - 50% off of Walmart gift cards [31:38] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[32:22] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [33:13] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[34:25] Blackjack tournaments [40:05] Drawings, promotional chips, and match plays [46:58] Does Wolfetta play as much as she would like? [51:25] Recommended - Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, Monster Hunter Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall https://amzn.to/2DOs1IQ MonsterHunterWorld.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player Loudon Often Aug 06, 2020

Our guest this week is blackjack pro Loudon Often. Loudon was the biggest money winner on the Church Team which was featured in the documentary "The Holy Rollers." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of blackjack player Loudon Often [00:41] How did Loudon start playing blackjack? [03:21] Playing with the Church Team [04:41] Loudon's background in writing and theology [09:49] Barring stories and back rooms [12:04] Working on BlackjackApprenticeship.com's Blackjack Bootcamps [14:55] Playing solo versus team play [19:14] Long losing streaks [21:05] How many hours per month does Loudon play? [22:17] Loundon's wife and family [26:25] South Point Casino August Promotions - Half price Walmart gift cards [27:22] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [28:11] VideoPoker.com/GWAE - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [30:00] Barona Casino [31:56] Stories about Stumpy from surveillance [37:14] Other interactions with surveillance [40:12] Traveling with large amounts of cash [44:08] Loudon's short stories and website, daviddruryauthor.com [45:30] Recommended - LongReads.com, Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, Jojo Rabbit Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/GWAE BlackjackApprenticeship.com Books Referenced: Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich https://amzn.to/3fH9lYB Recommended: LongReads.com Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton https://amzn.to/3fAZxPu JoJo Rabbit
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Colin Jones Aug 03, 2020

Our guest this week is Colin Jones of Blackjackapprenticeship.com. We answer blackjack and card counting questions from our listeners. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Colin Jones, head of BlackjackApprenticeship.com, blackjack player, and blackjack teacher [00:41] The recent mid-week Blackjack Bootcamp [04:44] Colin's upcoming interview with Richard [06:24] Next card hole carding at blackjack [10:42] Cashing chips after getting 86'd [13:31] Facial recognition and masks [17:11] Casinos capturing cell phone communications or data [18:17] Is a name ever clean again after a back-off? [21:12] South Point Casino August Promotion - Half-price Walmart gift card [22:27] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on a variety of political events[23:33] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, "Hot Roll Poker" is the game of the week[24:32] Introduction of Levi Mitch [34:35] The value of networking at Blackjack Bootcamp [38:04] Cashing expired chips [40:03] Negativity bias [43:09] Does comp hustling ruin a clean name? [44:25] Recommended - Mindful extension, Freakonomics podcast Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae BlackjackApprenticeship.com Colin's Previous Appearances on GWAE lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/119961-2/ lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-colin-jones/ Recommended: Mindful extension, Chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mindful-beta/cieekmjjdkckhpidgaffphlaljdfhhab?hl=en-US Freakonomics podcast, Freakonomics.com/archive
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Max Coins Jul 23, 2020

Our guest this week is Max Coins, an option trader who had many low roller shenanigans he played in Vegas and Atlantic City when he was younger, as well as some high-roller play later in his career. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player Max Coins [00:50] Max's friend, Sam [02:30] Pranking Binion's [04:40] Sahara promotions [08:08] Other coupon advantage plays [19:27] Vegas World coupon strategies [28:28] South Point July Promotions - "Spin to Win" [29:33] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political outcomes, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [30:15] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Boot Camps available [31:30] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership included correction on QQ and UX [32:34] More discussion of Vegas World promotions [38:37] Bellagio stories [43:35] Trump Taj Mahal promotions and various other exploits [57:27] Recommended - artsandculture.google.com, Dark on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: ArtsAndCulture.Google.com Dark - Netflix.com/title/80100172 Max Coin's other episode: LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-max-coins/
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Gambling With an Edge - guest author David Hill Jul 16, 2020

Our guest this week is David Hill, author of the new book "The Vapors." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of David Hill, author of The Vapors: A Southern Family, the New York Mob, and the Rise and Fall of Hot Springs, America's Forgotten Capital of Vice [00:40] History of gambling, politics, and mob activity in Hot Springs [13:29] Research and interviews for The Vapors [17:50] South Point Casino July Promotions - "Spin to Win" [19:10] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[19:51] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Boot Camp scheduled for July 23rd [20:20] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most game, 1000 hand free trial of Pro Membership for GWAE listeners [21:05] David's website, DavidHillOnline.com/writing [22:08] David's article on Spanky [28:11] Sports betting in New Jersey by New Yorkers [30:07] David's story on Predicit.org [33:08] Harry Anderson [37:52] Chess [46:11] David's upcoming podcast about gamblers [49:04] David Hill's contact info, @davehill77 on Twitter.[49:32] Recommended: "Marcella" on Netflix, The Best I Saw in Chess by Stuart Rachels Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae BlackjackApprenticeship.com David Hill's Links: DavidHillOnline.com/writingTheRinger.com 2019/6/5/18644504/sports-betting-bettors-sharps-kicked-out-spanky-william-hill-new-jerseyClassic.esquire.com/article/2019/11/2/the-carpetbagging-gamblers-of-the-garden-stateTheRinger.com/2018/3/21/17130490/predictit-politics-elections-gamblingTheRinger.com/tv/2018/4/17/17248358/harry-anderson-obituary-night-court-magic Recommended:"Marcella" on NetflixThe Best I Saw in Chess by Stuart Rachels https://amzn.to/2Wr0iUI
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Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 7/9/20 Jul 09, 2020

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Intro [01:02] Sexcism discussion [03:06] Face up UTH [06:11] Card counting and playing for comps [08:21] Laying odds in backgammon [13:52] Video poker player has been excluded from multiplier promotions [16:55] Any unusual card counting method for Spanish 21 [18:40] Is it legal to use a VPN to play online poker? [20:37] New table player restrictions and current blackjack table conditions [22:34] Multiple hand video poker bankroll question [23:36] Progressive suited royal flushes [24;44] Maintaining anonymity at high stakes [27:09] Bankroll needed for $32k coin-in on full pay Jacks or Better [28:37] Scouting video poker [30:58] Strategies for physical ticket drawings [32:44] Does changing a video poker machine affect EV? [34:17[ Variance in video poker [35:44] Scouting advantage plays [37:21] Dice control and other craps strategies [39:15] Will Captain Jack or Ed Miller ever do a sports betting boot camp? [39:53] Blackjack side bets [41:02] Why doesn't Richard like Apple products? [42:55] Would Bob ever consider teaching video poker classes online? [44:11] How can someone develop the skills needed to analyze games? [47:22] South Point Casino July Promotions - "Spin to Win" [49:27] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [50:20] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free pro trial for GWAE listeners [51:16] Tips for minority APs [55:31] Have Bob or Richard ever thought about podcasting about their experiences as professional gamblers? [57:47] Recommended - David Hill's writing, Hamliton on Disney+ Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Software Referenced: ExtremeGammon.com LasVegasAdvisor.com/shop/products/dunbars-risk-analyzer-for-video-poker-v-2-0-download-upgrade/ VideoPokerForWinners.com Recommended: David Hill, DavidHillOnline.com Hamilton on Disney+
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Gambling With an Edge - guest T Dane Jul 02, 2020

Our guest this week is T Dane, a surveillance expert, and author of "Behind the Black Dome." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of T. Dane surveillance expert and author of Behind the Black Dome [00:36] The origin of the name T. Dane [01:42] How much of Behind the Black Dome is still relevant? [02:48] T. Dane's employment history [04:44] The impact of Covid-19 on surveillance [08:08] When would surveillance employees want to identify a person [12:36] Do surveillance employees get sent down to the floor? [13:22] How much focus on advantage play? [14:41] Are there incentives from management to catch advantage players? [16:51] Players with tunnel vision [20:01] Database usage and contributions [23:36] What size win would trigger a tape review? [25:21] South Point Casino July Promotions - "Spin to Win," point multipliers on July 4th [26:57] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [27:54] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [28:36] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correct on most games, Game of the Week is Multi-Strike Poker [30:07] Facial recognition technology [33:20] Using social media to identify advantage players [37:01] License plate recognition [41:02] How many advantage players per week did T. Dane see? [41:45] When T. Dane was an advantage player did he park where he played? [43:31] Use of player's card information [46:29] Rat-holing chips [48:00] Cheating incidents [49:51] How many surveillance workers know the basic strategy for blackjack? How many can count cards? [53:54] RFID chips [55:03] What percentage of time is heat generated from the pit boss? Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Referenced Links: Other T. Dane Interviews: BlackjackApprenticeship.com/behind-the-black-dome-interview/ LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/interview-with-t-dane-author-of-behind/
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Gambling With an Edge - guest poker pro and author Maria Konnikova Jun 25, 2020

Our guest this week is Maria Konnikova. Maria is a PHD in psychology, and a best-selling author who decided to spend one year learning to play tournament poker from Eric Seidel, and write a book about it. she did so well in one year that she turned pro. Her book is "The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Maria Konnikova, author of The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win [00:41] Excerpts of The Biggest Bluff are available online [01:31] Erik Seidel's mentoring [03:56] Psychological and mathematical foundations in poker [05:21] No-Limit Hold'em cash play and tournaments modeling [07:51] Processing and problem solving in poker hands [10:10] Meeting Erik's family [12:27] Playing poker after a year of mentoring [13:50] Being sheepish about sharing some mistakes [15:23] Getting tips from other poker pros [17:30] Maria's grandmother doesn't like gambling [20:38] Maria's life in 2020 [21:19] Hiring a mental coach [24:29] Dealing with sexism at the poker table [27:46] Entering the Colossus [29:14] Are psychologists better at interpreting tells? [31:51] Remembering hands to discuss with Erik [33:53] South Point Casino July Promotions - "Spin to Win" earn up to four spins per day [35:35] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [36:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community, July bootcamps are available [36:52] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Ultimate X and Quick Quads [37:53] Life lessons from poker [41:41] Migraines and poker [43:25] Does Maria have a favorite place to play poker? [45:44] Choosing a title [46:35] Writing about mistakes [48:25] Maria's husband is a saint [51:45] Maria's future plans [53:11] Maria's advice [54:08] Recommended: The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by Maria Konnikova Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Referenced Links: NyTmes.com/2020/06/19/opinion/sunday/poker-bluffing-luck-skill.html FiveThirtyEight.com/features/the-hard-truth-of-poker-and-life-youre-never-due-for-good-cards/ Recommended: The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself, and Win by Maria Konnikova https://amzn.to/3i180On
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Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 6/18/20 Jun 18, 2020

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:39] Bob's recent experiences in Las Vegas casinos [09:33] Richard's thoughts on indexes? [12:05] Online blackjack [14:14] At what level does the heat subside? [15:34] The Illustrious 18 [16:35] Rocky Aoki stories [18:47] What constitutes a losing streak? [19:59] The processing of six-figure jackpots [27:06] Is card counting better than scouting for other plays? [29:54] How can a blackjack player play longer sessions? [31:57] Rat-holing chips [34:22] Problems downloading the podcast [35:40] Full pay Jacks or Better progressives in Las Vegas [36:43] Memorable guests and favorite episodes [38:47] Exhibit CAA [40:30] Card mechanic videos [41;29] Tips on buying a vintage video poker machine [41:58] Blackjack training suggestions [44:12] Has Richard ever had someone intercept signals? [46:53] Using a magnetron [47:17] Has GWAE created a wave of APs? [48:28] Should a red to green chip counter play rated? [49:59] South Point Casino June Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker," no free VP classes this fall [50:52] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [51:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [52:31] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers corrections on most games, Game of the Week is Wheel Poker with Quick Quads [53:17] Tips for avoiding slot losses and losing blackjack sessions [55:10] Dana White's blackjack strategy [57:32] Playing blackjack in Australia [58:24] American Casino Guide and Las Vegas Advisor coupons [59:40] Exploiting dealer errors [61:55] Does a positive count make the dealer's hand stronger? [63:31] Greek and Czech blackjack teams [64:46] Do multiple tickets over $1200 generate a W2G? [68:06] How to recommend future guests to GWAE [71:09] Recommended - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Squirrel Ninja Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/2Nd9UgA Comp City by Max Rubin https://amzn.to/2zNQoEE Exhibit CAA by James Grosjean Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist by Houston Curtis https://amzn.to/3ehlwuY Episodes Referenced: Kelly Sun https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-kelly-sun-queen-sorts/ James Holzhauer https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-jeopardy-james-holzhauer/ Bill Baxter https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-poker-legend/ https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-poker-legend-billy-baxter-2/ Limon https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-poker-pro-limon/ Small Cap Growth https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-card-counter-smallcap/ Bob Nersesian - many episodes available Recommended: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Squirrel Ninja, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZFjoX2cGg
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bill Robertie Jun 11, 2020

Our guest this week is two time backgammon world champion and author, Bill Robertie. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Bill Robertie, 2x winner of the World Backgammon Championship and author of How to Play the Opening in Backgammon, Part 1: A New Way of Thinking [00:57] What makes How to Play the Opening in Backgammon different from other books? [05:53] Will excluded positions be included in a future part of this series? [07:53] What over topics will be covered in Book Two and Book Three? [10:10] Could the content of these books change as bots improve? [15:26] Playing openings versus understanding openings [18:41] Scoring tournaments by lowest impact of errors [20:53] Does Bill still play in tournaments? [24:13] Is the proliferation of XG good for the game? [30:13] Do published PR scores reduce gambling? [33:33] South Point Casino June promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [35:12] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [35:40] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community and training site with boot camp events [36:54] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [37:45] Learning from writing and publishing [40:36] Does Bill revisit any of his pre-bot matches or books? [43:14] Michy's endgame book, EndGame Technique [46:35] What will Bill's next project be? [47:53] TheGammonPress.com publishing, blog, history, news, etc. [49:12] Recommended - Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell, Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly, Bosch on Amazon Prime, John Lescroart books, and The Spenser Series by Robert B. Parker Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Sites Referenced: TheGammonPress.com Books Referenced: How to Play the Opening in Backgammon, By Bill Robertie https://amzn.to/2zna7e7 Endgame Technique by Michihito Kageyama https://amzn.to/2BShPh3 Recommended: Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell https://amzn.to/3ffc4s2 Devil in the White City by Erik Larson https://amzn.to/37uWupX Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly https://amzn.to/3fdE7bG John Lescroart books https://amzn.to/3dSHO6e The Spenser Series by Robert B. Parker https://amzn.to/3dR32S5 Bosch on Amazon Prime
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Surveillance Operator, Jackson Jun 05, 2020

Our guest this week is a surveillance operator named Jackson. "Jackson," is also an AP blackjack player who works/plays in the Midwest. Should listeners want to contact him they can reach him at blackjackjimmy777@gmail.com. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Jackson, a surveillance employee and blackjack AP [00:36] Jackson's history working in surveillance [03:45] Surveillance advantage play training and detection [08:50] Databases [11:50] Tape review threshold and methods [17:49] Do surveillance people go down to the floor? [18:34] Contributing to OSN [19:27] How many APs are typically spotted in a week? [21:02] Carnival games [22:17] Where does heat originate? [24:41] Counter detection software [26:35] Can most surveillance employees count? [27:37] Review policy [29:31] As a dealer, did Jackson count or evaluate players? [31:57] How often does Jackson play? [35:17] South Point Casino - June promotion is "Free Play with a Kicker" [36:40] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [37:17] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [37:58] How did Jackson get his bankroll? [42:51] Do surveillance guys go to AP forums? [43:57] Has Jackson met players that he has spotted from surveillance? [45:30] Jackson's back-offs [47:12] Playing with a mask [49:02] Has Jackson been flyered? Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Ryan Growney Gen Mgr S Point Casino May 31, 2020

Our guest this week is Ryan Growney, General Manager of the South Point Hotel and Casino, about what to expect when Nevada casinos reopen on June 4. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] GWAE podcast availability on iTunes, Spotify, GamblingWithAnEdge.com, Youtube, Stitcher [01:39] Introduction of Ryan Growney, the general manager of the South Point Casino [02:37] What measures will be used to keep casino customers and employees safe? [09:48] Temperature screening [13:17] Hotel rooms, housekeeping, and room service. [16:01] Will masks be available for casino guests? [17:09] Casino chip sanitation [18:58] Patron contact tracing [20:39] Will there be a smoking ban? [21:32] Will there be an occupancy limit? [22:40] Can slot customers move chairs? [24:33] Can a disabled slot be turned on? [25:47] Will the South Point use plexiglass dividers? [27:09] Will there be changes to the W2G procedures? [27:34] Will employees be wearing gloves? [28:44] Will the pay tables change? [29:14] What will happen to the unfinished March promotion? [31:59] Poker room procedures [34:12] Restaurant reopening plans [37:10] Will the movie theater reopen? [38:41] Will there be special rules at the pool? [39:16] When will the lounges and showroom reopen? [40:14] Employed training information [41:59] Managing employee schedules and opportunities [44:41] South Point Casino - free video poker classes are cancelled through this fall [45:16] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [45:45] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community, a few spaces are still available for the June boot camp [46:00] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correct on most games, Pro membership includes Ultimate X [46:51] Recommended - The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova, Peaky Blinders on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova https://amzn.to/2XGGiNJ Peaky Blinders on Netflix
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Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 5/21/20 May 21, 2020

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:57] Women's physical appearance in AP [02:57] Home field advantage and crowd size [05:15] Peter Griffin stories [12:00] Physical versus virtual casino drawings [14:19] Will casinos be non-smoking after COVID-19? [15:48] Negotiating loss rebates [20:34] Loss rebate calculators [21:27] Factoring in deck composition [23:41] South Point Hotel Casino and Spa [24:18] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [25:24] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [26:44] Will Bob and Richard travel when casinos reopen? [28:23] Trading AP info [32:10] Cashing out chips at non-local casinos [35:38] Recommended - Be Better Bettors podcast, public library ebooks, archive.org, MasterClass.com, Extreme Sudoku Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae GWAE Links: GamblingWithAnEdge.com Facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge Twitter @RWM21 Links referenced: Freakonomics.com/2011/12/18/football-freakonomics-how-advantageous-is-home-field-advantage-and-why/ Freakonomics.com/podcast/world-cup/ Wizardofodds.com/games/blackjack/composition-dependent-benefit/ Books Mentioned: Theory of Blackjack by Peter Griffin https://amzn.to/2AFdddx Recommended: Twitter.com/bebetterbettors Archive.org Masterclass.com ExtremeSudoku.info
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Captain Jack Andrews May 14, 2020

Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews. Recently Captain Jack has been producing a considerable amount of quality YouTube videos on the art and science of sports betting. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of sports bettor and GWAE contributor, Captain Jack Andrews [00:39] Captain Jack's Youtube Channel [08:38] Daily fantasy sports market [10:30] Does educating suckers ultimately affect vig? [13:09] How to find Captain Jack's broadcasts [16:56] Captain Jack's chat with Rufus Peabody and Spanky [20:38] South Point Hotel and Casino - more than 10,000 games returning over 99% [21:26] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [22:45] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [23:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [24:51] Captain Jack's online icon [27:43] American Bettors Coalition [33:35] Will the NFL play a full schedule? [34:54] Billy Walters [37:35] Could playing football in empty stadiums affect home field advantage? [40:11] Futures bets and opportunity costs [42:17] Tips to trim house edge, save time, handicap, etc [45:53] Beating lines versus shopping lines [50:00] Captain Jack's future content and target audiences Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Captain Jack's Links: Youtube.com/channel/UC5qdmM1k5chVxcUuF56sLuQ LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/captain-jack/ Twitter.com/capjack2000 Links Referenced: AmericanBettorsCoalition.org Twitter.com/americanbettor Books Referenced: Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3dI5rhi The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/2LyDlZH
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Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 5/7/20 May 07, 2020

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:47] Background noise and taping info [01:31] AP Twitter [04:26] Learning video poker and blackjack card counting [07:12] How can Bob make a living playing break-even video poker? [09:00] Offers when casinos re-open and shutdown plays [12:24] Sign-in at South Point Casino video poker classes [16:30] VPfree2.com [18:25] Why don't table games players get W2G's? [19:30] Are there any good BJ games in Europe? [21:06] Craps terms, house edge, etc [22:30] A card counter got a players card before becoming a counter [23:44] Finding reliable hole-carding strategy [26:33] South Point Casino Hotel and Spa [27:36] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [28:28] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - excellent card counting and training website [29:15] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [30:40] Calculating bankroll and risk statistics [33:00] Why haven't casinos cut odds everywhere? [38:03] Leveraging the Asian gambler super power [41:41] When casinos reopen will they require players to wear masks and gloves? [44:45] Risks of counting cards in the Dominican Republic [46:20] Recommended: review video poker strategies, After Life on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Referenced Links: VpFree2.com WizardOfOdds.com/gambling/glossary Youtube.com/channel/UCdnKUMfRVRHuGrciZAqaCwQ Qfit.com BlackjackTheForum.com Books: Gambling 102 by Michael Shackelford https://amzn.to/2WdpgaA Beyond Counting by James Grosjean Exhibit CAA by James Grosjean Recommended: After Life https://www.netflix.com/title/80998491
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Gambling With an Edge - listener emails May 01, 2020

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:39] COVID-19 [03:07] Richard's intermittent fasting [05:20] Estimating the edge in a loss rebate promotion [07:35] Recommendations for musical or comedy shows in Vegas [10:00] Questions from an female AP looking to get into blackjack [15:57] What happens if a dealer tip results in a W2-G? [17:42] AP questions in preparation for trips to Australia and Ireland [21:24] Are there craps teams that are similar to blackjack teams? [22:56] No comps on 9/6 Jacks or Better at the Borgata [28:20] 9/5 DDB with a royal flush progressive calculations [31:13] What information to pit bosses see when looking up a player's card? [32:19] What is the legality around using a fake ID at a casino? [33:14] Barring players from the Grosjean Cup [36:17] Do you have to play rated at higher stakes? Is using an alias a good idea? [39:35] South Point Casino March Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [40:11] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [40:44] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes UX and Quick Quads [41:34] Strategies for ticket drawings [43:20] Casino comps and promos during poor macroeconomic conditions [44:42] The disappearance of full pay Joker Wild [45:30] Hedging bets in craps [48:31] Does the theoretical vary by the type of video poker game? [50:54] Recommended - Brave web browser Sponsored links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae BlackJackApprenticeship.com Links mentioned in this episode: MacKingShow.com TheSmithCenter.com EatMoreArtVegas.com SuperSummerTheatre.org Bard.org BlackJackTheForum.com TheBlackjackDiscord.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Houston Curtis part 2 Apr 30, 2020

This is part 2 of our discussion with Houston Curtis. We talk more about Molly's Game, and discuss the Ultimate Blackjack Tour, and the Ultimate Bet scandal. His new book is Billion dollar Hollywood Heist. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Houston Curtis, author of The Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist [00:46] Where is The Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist available? [02:31] Jamie Gold makes a big game even bigger [07:44] Ultimate Blackjack Tour [10:49] Ultimate Bet and Russ Hamilton [20:33] Does Houston fear any repercussions from his book? [24:44] South Point Casino - over 10,000 games that return over 99% [24:58] Predictit.org/promo/edge - a market where you can place small bets on political events, $20 [25:30] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free trial of Pro Membership for GWAE listeners [27:00] Brad Ruderman joins the game [35:40] How is Houston's health today? [39:03] Houston's other projects [40:38] Pretty girls and drugs [44:54] Card manipulation in other games [54:06] Recommended: James Grosjean's new article on GamblingWithAnEdge.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predict.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Houston Curtis' Links: KardSharp.com Youtube.com/c/HoustonCurtisKardSharp Billion dollar Hollywood Heist. https://amzn.to/2xJBC0J Recommended: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Houston Curtis Apr 23, 2020

Our guest this week is Houston Curtis on to talk abut what really happened in Molly's Game. His new book is Billion dollar Hollywood Heist. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Houston Curtis, author of The Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist [00:47] Houston's background in gambling [03:08] Witnessing shenanigans in licensed casinos [07:33] Producing television shows [11:10] Meeting Tobey McGuire [13:09] KC Munchkin [17:40] Hustling side bet mechanics in Molly's game [22:28] Molly enters the game [25:01] Molly's role shifts [31:35] South Point Casino - (currently closed) hotel, casino, and spa [32:32] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit bonus for GWAE listeners [33:04] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [33:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most game, free 1k hand trial of Pro Membership for GWAE listeners [35:16] Staking Leonardo DiCaprio [37:47] Why didn't Toby cut Houston out of the game? [39:40] Did Houston ever intentionally lose? [42:32] How did Houston's wife tolerate the swings? [44:02] The sharp players in Molly's game [50:54] Recommended: MasterClass.com, Duolingo.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: The Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist by Houston Curtis https://amzn.to/2xJBC0J Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte https://www.gamblingsleightofhand.com/ Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase https://amzn.to/2VVB53P Recommended: MasterClass.com Duolingo.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Michael Dalton Apr 16, 2020

Our guest this week is Michael Dalton. Michael is a gambling author, publisher, and founder of the "Blackjack Review Network." You can find his site at blackjackreview.com. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of gambling author, publisher, and found of the Blackjack Review, Michael Dalton [01:18] Michael's early blackjack experience [03:58] Transition into blackjack writing and publishing [08:00] Shuffle tracking [12:47] Old computers and software [13:58] NASA security clearance [14:53] The Blackjack Review and the Blackjack Ball discussions [26:49] South Point Casino - more than 10,000 games paying over 99% [27:17] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [27:51] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [28:38] Listener question about the future of CSMs [31:10] Would GWAE if Bob or Richard could no longer host? [34:01] Listener question about remembering various video poker strategy? [39:33] Listener question about cashing out chips and CTRs [42:34] Listener question about betting on sports? [45:50] Bagpipes and pipe bands [48:25] Tae Kwon Do [49:40] What other games does Michael play? [50:35] The future of Blackjack Review [52:49] Recommended - Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte, The Backgammon Chronicles - by Robert Watchel Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Websites referenced in this episode: BlackjackReview.com Books referenced in this episode: Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte The Backgammon Chronicles - by Robert Watchel https://amzn.to/34EgiWg
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Gambling With an Edge - Bob Wachtel part 2 Apr 09, 2020

We continue our discussion with backgammon expert Bob Wachtel, including Wachtel's appearance on two baccarat teams in London. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of world class backgammon player, Bob Wachtel [00:48] Baccarat teams [18:57] Why does Demark have so many backgammon players? [23:30] Denmark versus The World matches [28:12] Falafel bets with the Danes [32:33] Backgammon software: Jellyfish, GNU, Snowy, Extreme Gammon [42:52] Will SG# change the way that professional backgammon is played? [45:00] South Point Casino - currently closed [45:18] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [45:58] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [46:43] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [47:40] Vision Laughs at Counting [56:28] The Language of Backgammon [1:03:04] MasterClass.com, Animal Kingdom on Amazon Prime Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com Videopoker.com/gwae Books: The Backgammon Chronicles by Robert Wachtel In the Game Until the End, Volume 2 By Robert Wachtel The Language of Backgammon by Robert Wachtel Vision Laughs at Counting with Advice to the Dicelorn - by Danny Kleinman Recommended: MasterClass.com Animal Kingdom on Amazon Prime
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Gambling With an Edge - Bob Wachtel Apr 02, 2020

Our guest this week is backgammon expert Bob Wachtel, who discusses his two volume book, "The Backgammon Chronicles: A Pro's Adventures On Tour." We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of world class backgammon player, Bob Wachtel [00:56] What motivated Bob to write In the Game Until the End, Volume 2? [09:27] Will Volume 3 ever be produced? [10:35] The Backgammon Chronicles [19:36] Chouettes [33:45] Backgammon boards with sensors that record moves [36:17] South Point Casino - great promos will be coming when the casino reopens [36:40] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on the occurrence of various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [37:28] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - registration for the May 30th bootcamp is now open [38:41] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Game of the Week is Spin Poker Deluxe [39:28] Online backgammon for real money and the rise of bots [44:07] Online poker bots [50:52] Mochy [56:10] Recommended - On Writing by Stephen King Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com Videopoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: In the Game Until the End, Volume 2 By Robert Wachtel The Backgammon Chronicles by Robert Wachtel A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Four-Point by Jake Jacobs The Education of a Poker Player by Hebert O. Yardley https://amzn.to/344hHVQ Recommended On Writing by Stephen King https://amzn.to/3dQK4vk
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Refinery part 2 Mar 19, 2020

Our guest this week is an advantage player we call Refinery back for a return visit. He combines blackjack play, with carnival games, and slots. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of blackjack and advantage player, Refinery [00:39] Contact info Refinery [02:17] Leading a mutiny at a blackjack table in a local casino [09:55] Stories about collusion games [22:20] Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies [28:27] South Point Casino March Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" [29:19] Predictit.org/rpomo/edge - place small bets on political events, up to $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [30:17] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training program and blackjack community [31:22] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Game of the Week is Triple Play Dream Card [32:55] Can automatic shufflers cheat players? [39:43] How much does Refinery drink at the table? [42:38] Playing at Hooters [45:37] Has Refinery had any problems cashing chips? [48:35] Hole-carding [53:00] Recommended - Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte, "Better Call Saul" on Netflix, Monster Podcast: DC Sniper Sponsors: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books: 21st Century Card Counter - by Colin Jones https://amzn.to/2WsDXag Recommended: Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte https://www.gamblingsleightofhand.com/ Better Call Saul Netflix.com/title/80021955 Monster-Podcast.com/dcsniper
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Refinery Mar 13, 2020

Our guest this week is an advantage player we call Refinery. He combines blackjack play, with carnival games, and slots. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Refinery [00:29] The origin of Refinery's name? [01:37] Refinery's entrance into AP, early counting methods [08:48] What is Refinery's professional background? [10:44] Online blackjack forums and networking [18:13] A collusion play with Vagabond [22:36] What happened in between REKO and advanced collusion plays? [26:55] Does Refinery still count cards? [28:24] How does Refinery's wife feel about AP? [29:29] Using a player's card [30:38] Bankroll usage and part-time AP decisions [32:42] Getting flat bet at MGM National Harbor [36:04] BJ21 post about MGM National Harbor [40:21] South Point Casino March Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [41:49] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [43:06] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - counter counting training website and community [43:30] VideoPoker.com/edge - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Quick Quads and Ultimate X [44:28] A technique for great penetration at blackjack [52:33] Facial recognition software Sponsors SouthPointCasino.com PredictIt.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/edge Books: Blackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger https://amzn.to/2UdzkhB
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