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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, May 26, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - mail bag 5/26/2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our 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
[00:28]  What other professions would Bob and Richard have considered?
[05:37]  Caesars stops sending a player mailers
[07:15]  Would Bob or Richard auction off a meeting?
[09:07]  Brainstorming dead plays
[17:02]  How to prepare for a play that happens at unusual hours
[18:59]  8/5 Aces Bonus
[20:35]  Card counting and AP slots at the same casino
[21:35]  Video poker tournament strategy
[24:00]  Getting Diamond status via hedges
[26:07]  Richard's $3000 bet on roulette 
[28:24]  Illustrious 18 question 
[29:35]  Blackjack strategy and dealer management question
[32:54]  South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, $32k Hot Seat Promotion 5/30
[33:43]  https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[34:14]  https://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners   
[35:35]  Video poker progressives strategies
[36:16]  Cashing chips
[39:12]  Arbitrating gambling disputes
[41:23]  Do the odds of premium hand change with pay schedule?
[44:28]  Building a bankroll
[46:20]   Recommended:  Esther's Kitchen, The Blindside by Michael Lewis

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Link's Referenced

Books Referenced:
How to Beat Internet Casinos and Poker Rooms by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/39Z7EZ1

Recommended:
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis https://amzn.to/3z0FFCM

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Elihu Feustel

Our guest this week is Elihu Feustel. Elihu is a professional bettor that has also worked the other side of the counter so he brings a unique perspective to his betting.  

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 sports bettor, Elihu
[00;35]  How did Elihu get started in gambling?
[01:11]  Playing blackjack
[02:22]  Elihu's education and professional life
[03:48]  Transitioning from blackjack to sports betting
[05:51]  Working for Pinnacle
[08:18]  Backgammon
[08:59]  More on Elihu's Pinnacle work, trading
[12:30]  Lessons learned from working in a premier sportsbook
[14:07]  Identifying sharp players and market manipulation
[20:26]  Derivatives betting
[22:03]  Sportsbook Review 
[24:14]  Nitrogen Sports
[25:43]  Lessons from moderating Sports Book Review
[29:50]  South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods
[31:01]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room
[31:32]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners   
[32:55]  Arbitration cases at Sports Book Review
[37:07]  Can Elihu bet into the books that he's consulted for?
[37:52]  Longevity
[39:39]  Tips for new sports bettors
[44:12]  Outs
[45:43]  Backgammon
[55:10]  Recommended:  Steven Bridges Youtube card counting video, LV Improv show on 5/21, 8 East at Circa


Sponsored Links:

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:

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.


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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:

Guest Links:

Recommended:
Heads You Win by Jeffrey Archer https://amzn.to/3L8BqHQ
Penn and Teller at the Rio
The Comedy Cellar at the Rio

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.


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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