Gambling With an Edge

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Jason Ladanye episode 7 Sep 10, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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