Gambling With an Edge

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Gambling With an Edge - guest Elihu Feustel May 19, 2022

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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
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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
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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

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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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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Guest Links:
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http://Twitter.com/chancescards
Recommended:
Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer https://amzn.to/3L8BqHQ
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

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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
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
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

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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

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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
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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

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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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http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bob Nersesian part 2 Apr 07, 2022

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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
Recommended:
"Don't Look Up" - http://Netflix.com/title/81252357
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Gambling With an Edge - guest Bob Nersesian 3/31/2022 Mar 31, 2022

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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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Ray Bradbury https://amzn.to/3Dvrp5d
Pat Frank https://amzn.to/38iFaJ9
Harlan Ellison https://amzn.to/3Dpwjkp
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Gambling With an Edge - Chris Andrews Mar 24, 2022

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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:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
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
Recommended:
Super Pumped http://Sho.com/super-pumped
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

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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
Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae
Recommended:
"Pieces of Her" http://Netflix.com/title/81015514
"As Good as it Gets" http://Netflix.com/title/1181488
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