Richard W. Munchkin

http://Youtube.com/watch?v=5jVerBdoN0c

Books Referenced:

Blackjack for Blood by Bryce Carlson https://amzn.to/3LuJBOV

The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/3wsQpYY

Recommended:

http://lvimprov.com

http://Circalasvegas.com/drink-dine/8-east

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Poker pro, Chance Kornuth

Our guest this week is Chance Kornuth. Chance is a poker player and founder of Chip Leader Coaching. He has over $10 million in career earnings,

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of poker player, Chance Kornuth

[00:48] Chance's success and notoriety

[01:36] Las Vegas charity poker tournament

[03:27] Chip leader coaching

[04:26] Chance's poker beginnings, quitting college to play professionally

[07:15] Reading poker tells

[10:10] WSOP incident

[13:11] PLO match with Phil Galfond

[16:37] Playing cash games

[17:11] Chance's other product offerings

[21:21] Playing short deck and other games

[25:27] Learning short deck strategy

[26:36] Upcoming live tell product

[28:15] Final table consulting

[34:06] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo

[35:15] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, members forum, and chat room

[35:45] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[36:57] Advice for recreational players looking to advance

[42:10] Cheating claims, player protection, and blacklisting

[48:45] What events will Chance play in WSOP?

[49:21] Recommended: Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer, Penn and Teller at the Rio, Comedy Cellar at the Rio, Xiao Long Dumplings

Sponsored Links:

http://Twitter.com/chancescards

Guest Links:

http://Clcpoker.com

Recommended:

Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer https://amzn.to/3L8BqHQ

Penn and Teller at the Rio

The Comedy Cellar at the Rio

http://Xiaolongdumplings.com

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest legendary bookmaker Scotty Schettler

Our guest this week is legendary bookmaker Scotty Schettler. Scotty started in Las Vegas at the old Churchill Downs sports book, and eventually moved to take over the Stardust after the mob was thrown out. He's written a memoir entitled, "We Were Wiseguys and Didn't Know It."

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of former Stardust bookmaker and author, Scotty Schettler

[00:43] Scotty's history in bookmaking

[02:43] Churchill Downs Race and Sportsbook in Las Vegas

[06:43] Customers trying to scam ticket writers

[09:40] Working at Tower of Pizza

[15:43] The Royal

[20:21] The Stardust

[25:22] Roxy Roxborough at The Stardust

[27:11] The Computer Group, Billy Walters

[38:46] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo

[40:20] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, members forum, and chat room

[41:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[42:00] Using pay phones

[46;48] Taking wise guy action

[51:27] We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scotty Schettler

[52:17] Scotty leaves The Stardust

[58;52] Recommended; Ted Talk by Derren Brown, Make A Wish Foundation, The Imitation Game, Make a Wish Foundation

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced:

We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scotty Schettler https://amzn.to/3FhwC1y

Recommended:

http://Ted.com/speakers/derren_brown

http://Netflix.com/title/70295172

http://Wish.org

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Maverick

Our guest this week is a poker pro, and AP who goes by Maverick.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of poker player and musician, Maverick

[00:29] How did Maverick get started in poker?

[06:11] Building a bankroll

[08:14] Tilted by a bad beat, going broke

[11:39] Playing 2/5 NL in Louisville, moving to Las Vegas

[15:30] Learning more about poker, getting better

[17:28] Gambling and family life

[20:11] Adjusting risk management, diversifying income streams, analytics

[24:11] Cheating in Las Vegas poker rooms

[25:11] Playing in Bobby's Room and other big games

[32:10] Playing heads up

[34:54] Shifting into other forms of advantage play

[37:08] Advantage play teams

[39:32] Sensing heat

[45:21] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo

[46:28] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analtical software, members forum, and chat room

[46:57] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[47:43] Back-off stories

[55:18] Stories about nervous big players

[59:28] Recommended: @vegasissues on Instagram, exercising to limit arm soreness after vaccines, active listening

Sponsored Links:

http://Instagram.com/vegasissues

Recommended:

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Norman Beck

Our guest this week is Norman Beck, magician, bridge player, and gambler who has made bets from 42 cents to a Billion dollars for his company SCA.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of bridge player Norman Beck

[00:39] How did Norman get started in gambling?

[01:56] Norman's bridge experience

[03:43] How did Norman get better at bridge?

[06:45] SCA

[09:22] Pepsi "Play for a Billion" promotion

[11:29] Insuring 42 cent bets

[14:44] Market research calculations and usual promotions

[18:56] Protection from scams, declining inquires to insure

[24:07] Insuring a promotion for one person

[30:12] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win

[31:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May

[31:54] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[33:03] Getting expert advice, cheating stories

[41:00] More usual promotions

[46:54] Norman's TED Talk

Sponsored Links:

Guest Links:

http://Scapromotions.com

Norman's TED Talk - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=41ElcN9QDy0

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail bag 4/14/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag. But first we talk about this year's Bet Bash.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:28] Bet Bash 2 recap

[13:05] Playing full pay DB with JoB strategy

[15;09] Blackjack The Discord

[16:00] How random are the cards in Video Poker for Winners?

[17:53] Facial recognition

[21:48] UX DDB strategy

[23:09] How can a basic strategy player at most low-hold casino games get better?

[26:54] Can casino employees bet where they work?

[28:33] Cutting and catching an ace in blackjack

[31:47] Sex, Lies, and Video Poker

[33:01] Could a history of recreational play be an advantage?

[35:34] Bar top video poker games

[36:25] http://SouthPointCasino.com - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win

[37:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack training website, tools, and community. Blackjack Bootcamps now being offered

[38:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[39:50] Spreading to two hands when playing heads up

[41:36] Favorite signs of heat

[43:31] Playing blackjack in character

[46:08] Competition

[48:51] What would happen if Bob and Richard had to switch games

[50:08] Favorite places to place for ambiance

[51:54] How to deal with a cashier who demands to see identification

[52:37] Errors in calculating edge

[54:51] Have Bob and Richard even been close to quitting advantage play?

[56:31] Big wins with legitimate thrills

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - attorney Bob Nersesian part 2

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. He is back for part 2 of our interview.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney Bob Nersesian

[00:38] Nevada Gaming Control Board

[06:30] Sports betting limits, politics, public perception of gambling

[11:23] Factors in making barring players illegal in New Jersey

[14:30] Card counter's rights in international waters

[18:56] What should players do when approached by security in a polite manner?

[22:15] Can casinos create a player's club account without player consent?

[25:16] Police sharing identification info with casinos

[27:08] Is it a crime to lie to a police officer?

[29:22] What should a player not do?

[30:54] Cases with audio and video

[39:18] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win

[40:24] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May

[41:32] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[42:10] Do casinos have to prove that a player was previously trespassed?

[50:07] Confidentiality agreements in casino settlements

[53:09] Can employees also be sued personally?

[54:55] Recommended: Don't Look Up on Netflix

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - attorney Bob Nersesian

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We talk about being 86ed from casinos, casinos that steal your chips, and much more.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney Bob Nersesian

[00:40] Card counter rights in international waters

[04:52] Wilma0’s chip cashing case

[12:26] Do casino shareholders have extra rights as patrons?

[13:09] More on Wilma0’s case

[18:29] Slade case on trespassing

[20:48] Betting online with beards

[23:09] Can a casino refuse to pay a player who has been previously barred?

[27:52] Do players have the right to be paid by check?

[29:57] Trespassing in tribal casinos

[34:08] Must errant payments be repaid?

[39:30] Cashing chips that are difficult to cash

[41:41] http://SouthPointCasino.com - Prime Time Mondays, 100 hours of poker promo

[42:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[43:07] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[44:22] Is using a disguise cheating?

[49:38] Does Bob practice in Southern California?

[50:24] Device law in the USA

[53:09] Is it legal to record a table game?

[55:38] Gaming Control Board vs Gaming Control Commission

[56:49] State bar and advantage play

[1:00:49] Recommended - Kartchner Canyons, Ray Bradbury, Pat Frank, Harlan Ellison

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http://Azstateparks.com/kartchner

Recommended:

Ray Bradbury https://amzn.to/3Dvrp5d

Pat Frank https://amzn.to/38iFaJ9

Harlan Ellison https://amzn.to/3Dpwjkp

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Chris Andrews

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, Director of the Sports Book at South Point. We had Chris on last year to talk about his book, "Then One Day," and now he is back to talk about his second book, "Then One Year."

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Chris Andrews, sportsbook director and author of Then One Year

[00:41] How is Then One Year different from Then One Year

[04:53] Recounting wins and losses

[06:33] Las Vegas' pandemic recovery

[07:42] Health updates

[11:49] Why was 2020 so difficult for bookmakers?

[15:56] Was there sharp money in obscure markets during the pandemic/

[16:46] Calculating odds on obscure sports

[18:11] Variance in bookmaking operations

[21:34] Tom Brady's impact on futures

[26:17] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[26:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[27:28] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[28:37] Desaun Watson

[32:22] Other NFL moves that impact futures

[36:01] College basketball

[39:05] Hedging bets with other books

[40:12] How involved is Chris in originating lines?

[44:31] Monday Night Football

[46:40] Chris' personal betting in football contests

[48:37] A possible third book from Chris

[49:45] Roxy Roxborough

[50:45] Recommended: Super Pumped on Showtime, Winning Time on HBO, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. The Judge's List by John Grisham, Endurance by Alfred Lansing

Sponsored Links:

Books Referenced:

The One Day by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3NtMZMe

Then One Year by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3L9Yvu6

The National Football Lottery by Larry Merchant - https://amzn.to/36oavJC

Recommended:

Super Pumped http://Sho.com/super-pumped

Rise of the Lakers http://Hbo.com/winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lakers-dynasty

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz - https://amzn.to/3NlhN1F

The Judge's List by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3iuBshr

Endurance by Alfred Lansing - https://amzn.to/3NgeVTF

Video of sunken ship Endurance http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Syg1IxOvbqU

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail bag 3/17/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:35] Asking about casino conditions in online forums

[03:10] Disguise tips

[06:33] Changing address at the player's club desk

[08:27] Is refusing to show ID illegal?

[10:05] Casino refusing to cash chips

[11:44] What technique beyond counting is the most valuable?

[13:23] Caesar's reduction in Seven Stars benefits

[14:49] How many blackjack players are counting cards?

[16:51] Misidentified uncarded player creates incorrect win/loss

[20:15] What is the best way to get into sports betting?

[22:20] Learning to play video poker

[24:48] Happy hour blackjack special

[27:02] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[27:35] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[28:16] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:24] Video poker in unregulated markets

[32:54] Intermittent fasting

[34:54] W2G on a video blackjack game

[36:55] Building a bankroll through online gaming

[37:44] Hole-carding MSS

[40:44] 9/6 DDB paytable changed

[42:50] Volatility of games in video poker

[46:07] ADT and comps

[47:54] Getting mispaid on a side bet

[50:39] Is it cheating if a casino dealer mistakenly pays out a losing bet

[53:20] Recommended: Pieces of Her on Netflix, As Good as it Gets

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

"Pieces of Her" http://Netflix.com/title/81015514

"As Good as it Gets" http://Netflix.com/title/1181488

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Brady Kannon

Our guest this week is Brady Kannon. Brady has shows on VSIN (Vegas Stats and Information Network) on both golf and football.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Brady Kannon, VSIN host and handicapper

[00:32] How long has Brady been working in sports reporting and broadcasting?

[01:50] How long has Brady been betting on sports?

[05:21] Hilton Super Contest

[08:12] Football contest strategy and game theory

[11:11] Playing a contest as part of a team

[15:30] What is a Super Contest weekend?

[17:29] Betting on golf

[20:35] Longshots on VSIN

[23:28] Rufus Peabody

[25:20] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[25:55] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[26:27] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[27:38] Handicapping golf versus handicapping football

[29:04] Golf analytics

[32:47] Strokes gained data

[33:59] Tips for aspiring golf bettors

[38:51] TeeTimesUSA.com

[41:38] Billy Walters

[43:29] The Pro Football Blitz on VSIN

[45:56] Super Bowl penalties and conspiracies

[49:05] Recommended: Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum at GamblingWithAnEdge.com, Sweet Smell of Success, The video for "Wrong" by Waylon Jennings, Grape Vine Cafe Wine Bar and Cellar

Sponsored Links:

http://Twitter.com/lasvegasgolfer

Guest Links:

http://Vsin.com/about/long-shots-show-page

http://Kanopy.com/product/sweet-smell-success

http://Youtube.com/watch?v=-NZtpapVHmA

http://Grapevinevegas.com

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Roxy Roxborough

Our guest this week is legendary oddsmaker, Roxy Roxborough. We talk to Roxy about he got started as the man who made the sports lines for Vegas and beyond, and how technology has changed the bookmaking game.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of legendary sports handicapper, Roxy Roxborough

[00:40] How and when did Roxy get into sports betting?

[02:49] Roxy's math background

[04:00] How much money could be bet when Roxy started?

[05:14] How has bookmaking changed?

[06:24] Sportsbook operator consolidation

[07:29] Limiting players

[09:37] In-game betting

[11:43] Late 1970s computer syndicates changed the betting landscape

[15:36] Computer groups in horse racing

[19:44] "The Computer Group"

[23:41] Will Roxy ever write a book?

[25:19] Hilton Superbook

[27:20] Caesars loses money in sportsbook operations

[30:54] Funding mobile betting accounts in Nevada

[32:31] Will Sheldon Adelson's death influence the online gaming market?

[33:30] Bet Bash

[35:28] Will Roxy get back into consulting?

[38:10] The Super Contest at the Hilton

[41:56] Does Roxy have any regrets?

[43:16] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[43:50] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[44:14] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[45:44] Recommended - Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain, drivable trips from Las Vegas

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain https://amzn.to/3MkuhWH

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 2/24/2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and the World Gaming Protection Conference.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press

[00:33] Mask mandate lifted in Nevada

[05:03] The Horseshoe on The Strip

[08:47] The English Hotel

[11:11] World Gaming Protection Conference

[14:56] Facial recognition

[17:25] Casino scams

[19:26] Arnold Snyder, options for dealing blackjack

[22:02] Stadium games

[25:03] Magic, Richard Turner

[27:20] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[42:20] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[29:14] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:53] A communication error on a $200k+ slot jackpot

[32:33] Coupon stories

[38:34] Video poker at Arizona Charlie’s properties

[42:29] “Question of the Day” at The Las Vegas Advisor

[47:17] Inventing Anna on Netflix, The Artist, Neon Feast app

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://LasVegasAdvisor.com

http://HuntingtonPress.com

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Recommended;

"Inventing Anna" http://Netflix.com/title/81008305

"The Artist" http://Netflix.com/title/70189319

http://Neonfeast.com

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 2/17/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We also discuss Vegas rescinding the mask mandate, Mattress Mac, and Bet MGM "claiming" you can now deposit with credit cards with no fees.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:50] Mask mandate removed in Nevada

[02:27] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl Bet and other prop bets

[04:44] BetMGM accepts credit cards

[07:12] Using a spouse's player's card

[08:46] Penalty cards in DDB

[10:12] Rat-holing chips while using a player's card

[11:21] Free cruises, tier matching, cruise offers, etc

[12:42] Software and websites for video poker correction

[14:22] Does it ever make sense to stop when winnings are much higher than expected value?

[18:25] Side counts on a six deck shoe

[19:30] How many hours of practice are required to be good at video poker?

[20:30] The history and future of blackjack conditions

[23:22] Does Bob use other advantage plays?

[25:24] Accumulating change vouchers

[27:29] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[28:19] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[29:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[30:02] Finding back issues of Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum Magazine

[31:25] Should play for comps be focused at one property or spread around?

[35:35] Planning to be a professional gambler?

[37:53] Advantage plays in retirement with a $20k bankroll

[42:05] Hole-carding as a tall player

[44:08] Bob's recent blog post and teammate decisions

[47:43] Protecting a bankroll while traveling abroad

[49:49] Recommended: Unbelievable on Netflix, Fargo

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Bob's Recent Blog Post:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/what-would-you-do-2/

Recommended:

"Unbelievable" http://Netflix.com/title/80153467

"Fargo" http://Kanopy.com/product/fargo

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2022

Our guests this week are Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody on to talk about Super Bowl 2022.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Rufus Peabody and Captain Jack Andrews from Unabated.com

[00:47] Prop bet content and upcoming Unabated livestreams

[03:54] Real-time offerings at Unabated.com

[05:55] Deckprism

[08:32] Rufus's videos illustrate his prop analysis framework

[10:54] Square bet flow

[12:38] Line differences across states, opening kickoff touchback prop

[16:01] Bridge jumpers that might offer value

[19:17] 3-point margin of victory

[23:17] Over/Under on number of field goals

[26:07] Rule changes that impact scoring

[27:34] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[28:43] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[29:25] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[30:59] http://Unabated.com prop bet simulator

[35:33] Is Unabated.com still free?

[37:21] Bet Bash

[39:30] Late bets on the Super Bowl

[45:29] Cross-sports bets

[47:20] Novelty prop insider information

[48:46] No two-point conversion bet

[51:20] Recommended: Reacher on Amazon, Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy, Esther's Kitchen, Jezebel

Sponsored Links:

http://Twitter.com/UnabatedSports

Guest Links:

Saturday 2/12 Super Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNJjmVxV1g

http://Unabated.com

http://Twitter.com/rufuspeabody

http://Twitter.com/capjack2000

http://Youtube.com/c/CaptainJackAndrews

Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3GG05Be

http://Estherslv.com

Jezebel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030287/

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 2/3/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:52] How much can a new AP realistically earn with a $100k bankroll

[05:29] Rat-holing chips

[07:21] Promotional slot machine payouts

[09:16] The risk of playing on someone else's card

[10;51] Casino exact gaming day

[12:06] Getting put in OSN or flyered over machine play

[14:03] Flat-betted in NJ

[15:24] Counting with a ring

[18:29] Bans, partial bans, and promotional restrictions

[21:57] Are professional gamblers immune from degeneracy?

[23:45] Calculating ADT

[25:22] Bankroll calculations

[27:20] Correlated parlays, same game parlays

[29:36] Flying with large sums of cash

[32:19] How much can you win before getting kicked out?

[34:10] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[35;05] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[35;46] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[37:22] Off-shore video poker

[40:52] Index play vs basic strategy play and betting

[44:42] Dealt royals in video poker

[47:06] Playing blackjack with a spread for comps in Las Vegas

[48:37] Does picking up free play without play affect your rating?

[49;24] Video poker progressives break-even calculations

[50:49] Risk of getting backed-off with an existing player's card

[52:10] What are the odds of getting a low 4-of-a-kind?

[53:21] Counting cards at a tribal casino

[55:57] Recommended: The Misfits

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Books Referenced:

Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3sevpBV

Websites Referenced:

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http://Unabated.com

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - bettor, Spanky

Our guest this week is professional sports bettor, Spanky. We talk about the upcoming Bet Bash, a convention for gamblers.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Spanky

[00:43] Spanky's podcast

[02:22] Bet Bash at Circa in Las Vegas

[09:55] Networking at Bet Bash

[18:54] Bet Bash at Stadium Swim

[20:09] Bet Bash expert panels

[25:57] Showing ID at Circa

[31:14] The Art of Bookmaking seminar

[33:36] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[34:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[35:37] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[36:53] Sunday night Bet Bash party at The Legacy Club

[39:02] Monday Bookie Bettor Brunch

[39:45] NCAAB Championship watch party at Circa sportsbook

[41:17] Discounted hotel rooms for Bet Bash

[42:00] Optional Bet Bash seminars available at additional cost

[46:35] How has the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. affected Spanky?

[49:24] NFL props

[51:43] Opening lines

[54:05] Recommended: Ozark on Netflix, Dead Even by Brad Meltzer, Fathomevents.com

Sponsored Links:

http://Twitter.com/spanky

Guest Links:

https://betbash.co/

Spanky's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/09TrmPCz6a6jGLOlk2T3X5

Recommended:

Ozark http://Netflix.com/title/80117552

Dead Even by Brad Meltzer https://amzn.to/3g45do4

http://Fathomevents.com

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Jack Allweil

Our guest this week is Jack Allweil. Jack wrote a book called "Make Better Bets: An Actuary's Quest to Bet the Russian 2018 FIFA World Cup with Excel." We talk to Jack about his book, and his experience betting the last World Cup.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] introduction Jack Allweil, author of Make Better Bets

[00:35] Betting on soccer

[03:04] Using a model with few variables

[05:31] Time spent on the model, benefits of a passion project

[07:14] How much data from 2018 will be relevant in 2022?

[09:22] Other potential variables, like country popularity skewing lines, VAR reviews

[11:16] Getting bets down

[12:50] Analyzing the 2018 results

[15:03] Betting on all four teams in a group

[18:08] Line shopping

[20:33] Relocating to bet more easily

[21:58] How did losing a job change Jack's life?

[24:20] Jack's wife, Elena

[25:52] Betting other soccer leagues

[27:03] What's the next big thing that Jack will be betting on?

[28:38] South Point Casino January Promotion - $500k Spin to Win

[31:12] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[31:45] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[32:58] Choosing the name Make Better Bets

[34:59] Kelly criteria

[37:26] Betting as a married man

[39:33] Brothers on Books podcast

[40:53] Contacting Jack

[41:47] Recommended: Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson, Libby app for libraries, Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski

Sponsored Links:

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Books Referenced:

Make Better Bets by Jack Allweil https://amzn.to/3Ahb56M

Guest Links:

Recommended:

Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson https://amzn.to/33uaId7

http://Libbyapp.com

Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski https://amzn.to/3qNVckM

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - European card counter, Stefan

Our guest this week is a blackjack player from Europe named Stefan. We talk about his experiences playing in European casinos, and his first trip to Las Vegas.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, Stefan

[00:49] Stefan's blackjack experience

[01:59] Are blackjack books translated into Greek?

[03:57] Playing blackjack in Greece

[06:07] Playing in illegal casinos

[07:44] Cheating by casinos

[16:42] Dangerous situations

[17:33] Altering penetration and shuffling methods

[21:03] Shuffles in Las Vegas

[24:24] Stefan's first trip to the United States

[26:53] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat

[28:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[28:42] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:48[ Playing loss rebates

[30:34] Playing in other countries, currency restrictions, and danger

[39:43] Some of Stefan's bad experiences

[40:46] Getting backed off in Europe and other blackjack variations

[47:29] Advice for card counters

[50:03] Startup on Netflix, Kanopy,.com, Hair, Together Together

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