Gambling With an Edge

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 [email protected], 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 SchettlerSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeLinks Referenced:http://Anchor.fm/bebetterbettors/episodes/Fats-Interview-erbs9kRecommended:http://Freakonomics.com/podcast/turning-work-into-playNever by Ken Follett - https://amzn.to/3PS9ifPLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 LewisSponsored Links:https://SouthPointCasino.comhttps://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttps://VideoPoker.com/gwaeLink's Referencedhttps://BobDancer.comhttps://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/39Z7EZ1Recommended:https://Estherslv.comThe Blind Side by Michael Lewis https://amzn.to/3z0FFCMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 CircaSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Blackjack for Blood by Bryce Carlson https://amzn.to/3LuJBOVThe Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/3wsQpYYRecommended:http://Youtube.com/watch?v=5jVerBdoN0chttp://lvimprov.comhttp://Circalasvegas.com/drink-dine/8-eastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 DumplingsSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Clcpoker.comhttp://Twitter.com/chancescardsRecommended:Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer https://amzn.to/3L8BqHQPenn and Teller at the RioThe Comedy Cellar at the Riohttp://Xiaolongdumplings.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 FoundationSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scotty Schettler https://amzn.to/3FhwC1yRecommended:http://Ted.com/speakers/derren_brownhttp://Netflix.com/title/70295172http://Wish.orgLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is a poker pro, and AP who goes by Maverick.We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 listeningSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:http://Instagram.com/vegasissuesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 TalkSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Scapromotions.comNorman's TED Talk - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=41ElcN9QDy0Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 thrillsSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 NetflixSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:"Don't Look Up" - http://Netflix.com/title/81252357Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 EllisonSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:http://Azstateparks.com/kartchnerRay Bradbury https://amzn.to/3Dvrp5dPat Frank https://amzn.to/38iFaJ9Harlan Ellison https://amzn.to/3DpwjkpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 LansingSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:The One Day by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3NtMZMeThen One Year by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3L9Yvu6The National Football Lottery by Larry Merchant - https://amzn.to/36oavJCRecommended:Super Pumped http://Sho.com/super-pumpedRise of the Lakers http://Hbo.com/winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lakers-dynastyThe Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz - https://amzn.to/3NlhN1FThe Judge's List by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3iuBshrEndurance by Alfred Lansing - https://amzn.to/3NgeVTFVideo of sunken ship Endurance http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Syg1IxOvbqULearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag.We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 GetsSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:"Pieces of Her" http://Netflix.com/title/81015514"As Good as it Gets" http://Netflix.com/title/1181488Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 CellarSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Twitter.com/lasvegasgolferhttp://Vsin.com/about/long-shots-show-pageRecommended:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/blackjack-forum-online/http://Kanopy.com/product/sweet-smell-successhttp://Youtube.com/watch?v=-NZtpapVHmAhttp://Grapevinevegas.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 VegasSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain https://amzn.to/3MkuhWHLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 appSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://LasVegasAdvisor.comhttp://HuntingtonPress.comhttp://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWRecommended;"Inventing Anna" http://Netflix.com/title/81008305"The Artist" http://Netflix.com/title/70189319http://Neonfeast.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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, FargoSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBob'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/fargoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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, JezebelSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:Saturday 2/12 Super Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNJjmVxV1ghttp://Unabated.comhttp://Twitter.com/UnabatedSportshttp://Twitter.com/rufuspeabodyhttp://Twitter.com/capjack2000http://Youtube.com/c/CaptainJackAndrewsRecommended:http://Amazon.com/Reacher-Season-1/dp/B09MKZTJF4Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3GG05Behttp://Estherslv.comJezebel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030287/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 MisfitsSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3sevpBVWebsites Referenced:http://Qfit.comhttp://Unabated.comRecommended:The Misfits https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055184/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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.comSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Twitter.com/spankyhttps://betbash.co/Spanky's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/09TrmPCz6a6jGLOlk2T3X5Recommended:Ozark http://Netflix.com/title/80117552Dead Even by Brad Meltzer https://amzn.to/3g45do4http://Fathomevents.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdgeShow 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 RogozinskiSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Make Better Bets by Jack Allweil https://amzn.to/3Ahb56MGuest Links:http://Podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-brothers-on-books-podcast/id1557162870Recommended:Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson https://amzn.to/33uaId7http://Libbyapp.comWall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski https://amzn.to/3qNVckMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 TogetherSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/34SO2nbMillion Dollar Blackjack by Ken Uston https://amzn.to/3nkmc9yPlaying Blackjack as a Business by Lawerence Revere https://amzn.to/3fncH5aRecommended:http://Netflix.com/title/80154285http://Kanopy.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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'sSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Huntingtonpress.comhttp://LasVegasAdvisor.comhttp://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWRecommended: Weighted Blankets https://amzn.to/34s5EWGNetflix.com/title/81149184Caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/an-evening-with-whitney-the-whitney-houston-hologram-concertLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 NetflixSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGWAE Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-russell-fox-3/Books Referencedhttp://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/tax-help-for-gamblers-fourth-edition/Recommended:Makers and Finders restaurant - http://Makerslv.com"Passing" - Netflix.com/title/81424320Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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. BeastSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaePrevious GWAE Episodes Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-max-coins/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-kim-hultman/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History." https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQWe welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGWAE 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/323TYIPThe Vig by Les Croart https://amzn.to/3GRGHC2The Vig by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3yxfUb4The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 ForsythSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins https://amzn.to/3ECYsElThe Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth https://amzn.to/3dy8ZVjLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 appSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Youtube.com/stevenbridgesRecommended:Dead Irish by John Lescroart https://amzn.to/3of8xkRBuild your own flashcards http://Apps.ankiweb.netLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 StratSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://WizardofOdds.comhttp://WizardofVegas.comhttp://Twitter.com/wizard0foddsBooks Referenced:Scarne's Complete Guide to Gambling by John Scarne https://amzn.to/3FKPHrPOther Things Referenced:http://Youtube.com/watch?v=ki4Fbctwnjshttp://Mirage.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.htmlhttp://Mackingshow.comRecommended:http://Vegaswonderground.comhttp://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/banachek-the-mind-s Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead https://amzn.to/30UbfnkMind Games at the StratLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 SilvaSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeLinks Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/how-do-you-do-thishttp://Blackjackforumonline.com/content/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdfhttp://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/product-category/games/strategy-cards/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/Recommended:http://Darrylpurpose.com/three-song-thursdayThe Cellist by Daniel Silva https://amzn.to/3qK7pHQLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, author of "Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada". https://amzn.to/3F3daEjWe welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 SessionsSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Twitter.com/andrewssportsBooks Referenced:Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada by Chris Andrews https://amzn.to/3F3daEjRecommended:http://Sho.com/dexterA Gambling Man by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3C8yrKNhttp://Hbo.com/the-sopranosThe Sopranos Sessions by Alan Sepinwall, David Chase, and Matt Zoller Seitz https://amzn.to/2YzZrVXLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 StratSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Lasvegasadvisor.comhttp://Huntingtonpress.com/bookshttp://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWBooks Referenced:http://Huntingtonpress.com/love-in-the-dunes-las-vegas-writers-on-passion-and-heartachehttp://Huntingtonpress.com/the-50-greatest-stories-in-poker-historyhttp://Huntingtonpress.com/sharp-sports-bettinghttp://Huntingtonpress.com/then-one-dayRecommended:Bonfire of the Vanities by Thomas Wolfe https://amzn.to/3bDzKXDThe Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon https://amzn.to/3o1D2K5The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson https://amzn.to/3q3wyNihttp://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/iluminateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 steakhouseSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Claytontax.comhttp://Twitter.com/russcfoxRecommended:Maid on Netflix http://Netflix.com/title/81166770A Most Clever Girl by Stephanie Marie Thorton https://amzn.to/3CmJgtQhttp://Circuscircus.com/restaurants-1/the-steak-house/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 podcastSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Comp City by Max Rubin https://amzn.to/3jjfvCwSoftware Referenced: http://Qfit.comRecommended:Donald Westlake books https://amzn.to/3C7k0I4Margins of Error podcast http://Cnn.com/audio/podcasts/margins-of-errorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 gameSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeSites Referenced:http://Wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/tables/ultimate-x-gold/Recommended:Sooley by John Grisham https://amzn.to/2YU8EbLCbs.com/shows/csi-vegas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 CounterSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeEpisodes Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-wilma0-part-2Recommended:http://Amazon.com/Goliath-Season-1/dp/B0875NY2V2The Devil May Dance by Jake Tapper https://amzn.to/3AmrHs7Ross Thomas novels https://amzn.to/306VNn1The Hustler https://amzn.to/2WPNJFQThe Color of Money https://amzn.to/3lmk2WyThe Card Counter movie review. http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/the-card-counter-reviewLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Beyond Counting by James Grosjean - (out of print)Modern Blackjack by Norm Wattenbarger - https://amzn.to/3m9xBrnRecommended:Sex Education http://Netflix.com/title/80197526The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz https://amzn.to/3ii0GQl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 podcastSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Sharper: A Guide to Modern Sports Betting by True Pokerjoe https://amzn.to/2XXjCN8Recommended:http://Kanopy.com/product/our-townhttp://Si.edu/sidedoorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 podcastSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:Unabated.comTwitter.com/UnabatedSportsTwitter.com/RufusPeabodyTwitter.com/capjack2000Recommended:A Boy and His DogIcarus.filmPodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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 TodaySponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeLinks Referenced:WizardofOdds.comQfit.comRecommended:Amazon.com/Alliance-Advantage-Rubber-32-Inches/dp/B00Z726ZWSSonypictures.com/movies/heretodayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 PrimeSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeSteve Cyr's Links:Instagram.com/stevecyrvegasStevecyr.comTwitter.com/SteveCyrVegasWhale Hunt in the Desert by Deke Castleman https://amzn.to/3yGahG3Recommended:Tavernacostera.comThe Father (On Demand)Barrysdowntownprime.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 BravoSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:Eventbrite.com/e/deja-true-ii-a-totally-new-storytelling-experience-tickets-167772133969?aff=erelexpmltBravotv.com/below-deck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 GuySponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeReferenced Links and Episodes:Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/jimmy-jazzLasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-cartwright-4Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-jimmy-jazz-9-17-20ThePointsGuy.comWizardofOdds.comRecommended:Netflix.com/title/80107369Hugoscellar.com/Facebook.com/ThatYodaGuyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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 FacebookSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeWilliam Ziemba's Links:Williamtziemba.comAmazon author's page https://amzn.to/3s9tgalZiembainvestments.com/about-dr-ziemba.htmlWorldscientific.comRecommended:Npr.org/sections/moneyFacebook.com/lvstoryslamLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow 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 PointSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeArnold Snyder's Links:Write-aholic.com/about-arnold-snyderBlackjack Forum articles http://www.blackjackforumonline.com/Books Referenced:Radical Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/3Cm9woERead the Dealer by Steve Forte (out of print)Recommended:Nevadadistilling.comTotalwine.com/store-info/nevada-south-strip/1205Leesliquorlv.comDoublehelixwine.comEmerilsrestaurants.com/delmonico-steakhouseWhiskyattic.comThe Order by Daniel Silva https://amzn.to/3jsknEFNuggetcasinoresort.com/dining/restaurants/oyster-barSouthpointcasino.com/dining/big-sur-oyster-barLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow 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 SchwartzSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeTales from the Pit episode:https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-week-3/Recommended:Downton Abbey Netflix.com/title/70213223Gosford Park Amazon.com/Gosford-Park-Maggie-Smith/dp/B000I543SMTales From the Pit https://amzn.to/3j1mFKXThe Other Woman https://amzn.to/3f5KDTULearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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/B089XWNZ4WLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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-grosjeanLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected] welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], 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/3dyzqdMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 [email protected], 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.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices