Gambling With an Edge - guest Maria Romano on American Coin

Our guest this week is Maria Romano, the widow, daughter, and brother of the three principals of American Coin company --- the video poker company that was cheating players in the late 1980s. We discuss the book by her deceased husband, Frank Romano, called "American Coin."

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

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Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Maria Romano

[00:48]  How is Maria related to the owners of American Coin?

[01:36]  American Coin's history and business model

[05:09]  Nevada Gaming Control Board investigates American Coin's program

[14:10]  EPROM gaffes and testimony

[17:38]  The murder of Larry Volk

[27:05]  South Point Casino December Promotions - half price when paying with points until 12/24

[27:57]  Predictit.org - place bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[29:02]  VideoPoker.com - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[30:27]  Frank Romano's lawsuit

[35:15]  Frank Romano's book, American Coin:  A True Story of Betrayal, Gambling, and Murder in Las Vegas

[36:45]  Maria and Frank's financial recovery

[39:38]  Additional book discussion

[44:14]  What is Maria doing now personally and professionally?

[48:11]  Recommended - The Las Vegas Improvisational Players, A Public Fit

SouthPointCasino.com

Predictit.org/promo/edge

VideoPoker.com/gwae

LoveKnotsLV.com

LVimprov.com

APublicFit.org

American Coin by Frank Romano https://amzn.to/34ulDOW