Gambling With an Edge - guest Peter Alson

Our guest this week is author Peter Alson.  Peter joins us to talk about his new book, "The Only Way To Play 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.

podcast
Click to listen - Alt click to download

[00:00] Introduction of Peter Alson, author of The Only Way to Play It
[00:34] Peter's gambling background
[05:25] Playing at The Mayfair Club
[07:37] The New York poker scene
[12:54] The art world
[15:48] Are Peter's characters based on actual people?
[21:30] Family problems and gambling
[27:38] South Point Casino September Promotions - $500k Money Madness casino-wide progressives
[28:22] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[29:42] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[30:38] The Russian mob
[34:10] Downswings and variance
[37:23] Choosing a title for The Only Way to Play It
[39:20] Deke Castleman
[42:26] Does writing difficult scenes affect Peter's life at home?
[43:30] How to buy The Only Way to Play It
[45:29] One of Kind by Nolan Dolla
[47:32] Recommended - Hotels Tonight app, The Blech Effect documentary

Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:
PeterAlson.com

Books Referenced:
The Only Way to Play It by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3k7Tk02
Confessions of an Ivy League Bookie by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3k62N8o
One of a Kind by Nolan Dolla https://amzn.to/2RcFn4L

Episodes Referenced:
LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-nolan-dalla-2

Recommended:
Hotels Tonight app
The Blech Effect, imdb.com/title/tt8030814