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I have two distinct lives. One in the trenches of low-budget film and television, the other in professional gambling. Because of the feast-or-famine nature of show business I need a reliable income... gambling. So here you will read about both worlds. Enjoy!



Thursday, September 30, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/30/2021

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

[00:32] 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.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae


Books Referenced:

Beyond Counting by James Grosjean - (out of print)

Modern Blackjack by Norm Wattenbarger - https://amzn.to/3m9xBrn


Recommended:

Sex Education http://Netflix.com/title/80197526

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz  https://amzn.to/3ii0GQl


Thursday, September 23, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody part 2

 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 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 gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, 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 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 podcast


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Books Referenced:
Sharper: A Guide to Modern Sports Betting by True Pokerjoe https://amzn.to/2XXjCN8


Recommended:
Kanopy.com/product/our-town
Si.edu/sidedoor

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody

 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 gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, 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 podcast


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Guest Links:
Unabated.com
Twitter.com/UnabatedSports
Twitter.com/RufusPeabody
Twitter.com/capjack2000


Recommended:
A Boy and His Dog
Icarus.film
Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/6/2021

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
[00:36]  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 Today


Sponsored Links:

Links Referenced:


Recommended:
Advantage 32 rubber bands  https://amzn.to/2VrhRqk

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Host Steve Cyr

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 gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, 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 Prime


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Steve Cyr's Links:
Instagram.com/stevecyrvegas
Stevecyr.com
Twitter.com/SteveCyrVegas
Whale Hunt in the Desert by Deke Castleman https://amzn.to/3yGahG3


Recommended:
Tavernacostera.com
The Father (On Demand)
Barrysdowntownprime.com