The Bettor Life

To kick off a routine rotation of guest co-hosts, I invited Eric Rosenthal from Vegas Confessions to join me for a chat about gambling. We talk about our success with sports betting, the World Series, blackjack, and more around the gambling world. Guest: @ERosenthal1029 Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

This week's episode brings us recreational gambler Chris McGowan. I met Chris at 360 Vegas Vacation over Labor Day weekend. He and I talk about his grandfather taking him to the horse track, becoming a poker player, and his other games of choice. Guest: @gamblinmcgoo Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify.

This week's podcast is about tracking gambling. I have three great gamblers to talk about their own approach to this topic. First, Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on ThaT, then Eric Rosenthal from Vegas Confessions, and finally, Gill Alexander from A Numbers Game. Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

Greg Peterson is a sports bettor and podcast personality. He worked with the Vegas Stats and Information Network before landing his current gig of host and producer of That's Gold! with Steve Hytner and High Five - The SuperContest Podcast. Greg talks to us about his introduction to gambling, making it to VSiN, and his successful year in betting baseball. And bowling, we even talk about some bowling. Guest: @GUnit_81 Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

Preston Johnson is a professional sports bettor specializing in basketball and college football. Preston appears on A Numbers Game each Friday morning to swap college football picks with Gill Alexander. On this episode of The Bettor Life, Preston explains how he got into poker, why he transitioned to sports betting, and the value of beating the closing line. Guest: @SportsCheetah Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

Bogan Painter is a listener and member of the Vegas & gambling podcast community. We first met each other at Gamblepalooza back in April, we spent some time in Atlantic City, and just recently hung out at Vegas Vacation 7. Bogan talks to us about starting out in poker, his experience during Black Friday, his approach to video poker, community vacations, and group gaming. Guest: @red318is Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

360 Vegas Vacation 7 was a vacation was a wonderful trip I took over Labor Day. It was my first time attending one of these. To help me recap my experience, I brought on Tony Snyder from the 360 Vegas crew and Eric Rosenthal from Vegas Confessions. Tony, Eric and I go down the agenda and we discuss the different things we experienced. Guest: @360VegasTony Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

Richard Munchkin is an advantage player known for his success at backgammon and blackjack. He also co-hosts a podcast with Bob Dancer called Gambling with and Edge. Richard will share his early years of gambling, how he got into blackjack, his early sticking points, and how he feels about advantage play in today's casinos. Guest: @RWM21 Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

The wonderful Wizard of Odds! Michael Shackelford, the founder of WizardofOdds.com, joins us this week. Mike tells us about betting with his friends when he was a kid, his fascination with gambling, his favorite game to play today, which games he introduces to his friends when they visit Vegas, and if he thinks Utah would get a weed dispensary before a legal casino. Guest: @Wizard0fOdds Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

360 Vegas Vacation 7 is coming up in a few weeks over Labor Day. This will be my first time attending one of these. To help me prepare, I brought on Tony Snyder from the 360 Vegas crew. Tony and I go down the agenda and Tony clues me in on ways to best enjoy my experience. Guest: @360VegasTony Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

This week we talk to Keith Lyle. Many of you may know him from his scene in The Hangover where he plays a casino dealer. Well, Keith actually spent more than 20 years as a dealer and joins The Bettor Life to tell us all about it. We learn about his time in the casino industry, habits of gamblers that annoy the dealers, and the dealer's perspective of the experience of gambling. Guest: @FunnyKeithLyle Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

Second episode of the week and another 70 minutes of content. This time with Eric Rosenthal. Eric talks to us about a friendly wager that didn't pay up, his time at BunFest, and a gambling preview of what to expect at the new resorts in Atlantic City. Guest: @ERosenthal1029 Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch The Bettor Life t-shirts are available for order at the online shop, as well. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

This week's guest is Michael Trager, the founder of Travel Zork. Michael shares his introduction to gambling, how he fell in love with baccarat, getting rated at table games, and how to be a good gambler. Also, Tim vents on a recent poor customer service experience at MGM National Harbor. Guest: @Baccarat_Guy Host: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: TheBettorLife.US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

This week's episode features Sean Chaffin. Sean Chaffin is a journalist who just finished covering the 2018 World Series of Poker. He also has a new podcast called True Gambling Stories where he takes a dive into some of the most legendary gambling stories in the culture.

Part two of my collaborative episode with Cousin Vito! We cover sports, craps, and little more. Enjoy!

Little preview for tomorrow's show.

This week's episode includes my recap of my most recent blackjack tournament, some notes on the World Cup, my birthday hard six request, and an interview with George Yassa. George Yassa is a Maryland area poker player. We connected via Twitter and I asked him to join the podcast to talk about his growing career and his thoughts on the state of poker. Guest: @YassaPoker Host: @TheBettorLife

I'm back from my trip to Vegas! I invited Eric Rosenthal to join me as I go through my trip and review gambling, eating, shows, and more. Enjoy!

Episode 15 brings a popular character in the gambling podcast community: Dr. Mike. Dr. Mike is the co-host of You Can Bet on That, a podcast for the recreational gambler. I've been listening to You Can Bet on That for nearly a year now, and finally got to meet Mark and Dr. Mike at Gamblepalooza at Foxwoods. After having Mark on The Bettor Life earlier this year, I decided it only made sense to bring on his counterpart. Dr. Mike is a lot of fun and was a pleasure to talk to. Listen in to learn about Dr. Mike's history in gambling, the enjoyment he gets from it, and where he and Mark may travel to next. @YouCanBetOnThat @TheBettorLife @LawsonEntertain

And we're back! First, quick recap of my visit to Holland Casino in Nijmegan, Netherlands. Then, a group by group preview of the World Cup with my thoughts on bets to qualify from group, win group, and win the World Cup. Finally, Eric Rosenthal from Vegas Confessions answers my questions on how to get the most out of my trip to Vegas next weekend.

Chris Taylor from the Vegas Bun Boy podcast joins me to discuss his dad's betting pool, gambling differences between U.S. and the U.K., and why he'd take Tyson over Ali. Also in this episode: my big mistake in Sunday's blackjack tournament and two (not too stellar) gambling themed movies that may not be big hits but could be entertaining ways of passing time. Guest: @VegasBunBoy Show: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

This week I bring back my good friend Gill Alexander to discuss the recent decision by the Supreme Court that rules PASPA unconstitutional and to discuss what he did when William Hill wouldn't pay his winning wager. Guest: @BeatingTheBook Show: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

This week brings us Eric Rosenthal from Vegas Confessions. Eric shares not only his journey into gambling, but his journey into the world of casino rewards. He shares some advice and personal experiences so we can all be smarter players.

After taking last week off, we return with an extra long episode. First, a 30 minute monologue recapping my experience at Gamblepalooza. Then, Tony Snyder from Vice Lounge Online joins me for a discussion full of banter and fun. Enjoy! Guest: @TonySnyder Show: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

Only a couple days until Gamblepalooza! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and on Instagram @TheBettorLife. This week's podcast features Adam Bauer AKA Travel Fanboy. He tells us about becoming a poker player, his preferences in travel, and who he would take in a fight between Tyson and Ali. Guest: @TravelFanboy Host: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

Covered in episode 8 of The Bettor Life: Follow up to topics brought up in other podcasts around the community Blackjack tournament recap Interview with Julian Romero from Vegas Confessions podcast Big announcement regarding Podcasters After Dark event at ZorkFest New merchandise: Idiots Believe in Analytics t-shirt Guest:@JulianRomero559 Host: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

Today's episode features Christian Pina, a professional sports bettor living out in Vegas. We talk implications of legalized sports betting, his favorite sports book in Vegas, and when he realized he could bet professionally. Also in today's show, I share my results from last week's blackjack tournament at MGM National Harbor.

This week features Bill Krackomberger. Bill is a professional sports bettor that lives out in Vegas. He tells us about growing up around gambling, getting in to sports betting, his thoughts on the legalization of sports betting, and answers our new "bet your life on it" question. Guest: @BillKrackman Host: @TimothyJLawson Show: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

New week. New episode. Today we talk with Marc Meltzer, a writer in Vegas. Marc has a lot of great insight to casinos, sports books, restaurants and more. We talk about Pai Gow poker, blackjack, craps, video poker and a lot more gambling stuff along with a bunch of Vegas stuff. Also in this week's episode: my recent blackjack trip report, NBA #Tankapalooza2018, my response to other podcasts, and some Blackjack Tournament talk. Support the show at Patreon.com/TheBettorLife Follow everyone on Twitter: Marc: @MeltzVegas Tim: @TimothyJLawson Show: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertainment

This week's featured guest is Chris Kim from the Faces and Aces Podcast. Before we hear from Chris, Tim reports a recent trip to MGM National Harbor, common mistakes seen at a blackjack table (as it pertains to certain basic strategy), and thoughts on March Madness futures. Chris Kim shares his journey into gambling, starting his podcast, and tells us if he'd bet his life on the Browns winning the Super Bowl. Also, head over to Patreon.com/TheBettorLife to support the show and to get your piece of my Baccarat and Blackjack Tournament action. Guest: @FacesAndAcesLV Host: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

It's time to make luck happen! This week features Cousin Vito from Cousin Vito's Casino Podcast. Vito shares his introduction to gambling, what he enjoys about the casino, and his podcast endeavors. Also in this episode: The importance of paying attention to instructions on casino promotions, MGM National Harbor promotions for March, and possible value in the NCAA Men's Basketball futures market before selection Sunday. Guest: @VitosCasino Host: @TheBettorLife Production: @LawsonEntertain

Right back with episode 2. This episode features Mark Devol from the You Can Bet on That podcast. Mark talks with us about his introduction to gambling, his preferred games, and why he's betting his life on the Browns. Before the interview, host Timothy Lawson provides his dissertation on tipping in the casino. Guest: @YouCanBetOnThat Host: @TheBettorLife

We kick off our interviews with my good friend Gill Alexander. Gill hosts A Numbers Game on the Vegas Stats and Information Network. Gill shares his life of gambling and his thoughts on odds for next season's Super Bowl. Guest: @BeatingTheBook Host: @TheBettorLife

And we're off! Episode 0 is an introduction to the podcast, an introduction to myself, and a couple recent gambling endeavors I took on to get my wife Valentines Day gifts and investing in a local poker player. Follow on Twitter: @TheBettorLife

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