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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, March 30, 2023

Gambling With an Edge - Bob Nersesian 3/30/2023

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob answers legal questions from you our listeners.

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.


podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/ners03302023


Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of gambling attorney and Blackjack Hall of Fame member, Bob Nersesian

[00:39]  The future of GWAE

[03:39]  Unusually high progressive amount shown, backup pool

[09:46]  Prosecution of mistakes

[13:33]  Strategy for exploiting errantly programmed machines

[19:55]  Leeching, structuring

[25:13]  The right to record police

[29:00]  Casino refusing to return ID

[34:55]  Commercials 

[38:01]  Cashing chips with an outstanding market, call instruments

[40:32]  Getting pulled over by tribal police, criminal jurisdiction

[46:20]  Cashing TITOs, change vouchers, cashless transactions

[52:35]  Recommended:  Bob Nersesian Interview with Colin Jones, The Reckoning by John Grisham, Farnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein


Sponsored Links:

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com


Recommended:


http://Youtube.com/WFlISbpQntg

The Reckoning by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3ZyxLtY

Farnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein - https://amzn.to/40s28U5

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Gambling With an Edge - guest Mickey Crimm 3/23/2023

Our guest this week is Mickey Crimm. Mickey is a slots pro. We talk about how slot hustling has changed over the years, and his life on the road.

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.


Podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mcrimm03192023


Show Notes


[00:00]  Introduction of slot hustler, Mickey Crimm

[00:34]  Mickey's first gambling game

[03:34]  Two Hustlers episode of Risk of Ruin podcast

[05:11]  Living in Montana

[07:25]  Using player's cards, longevity, comps

[15:45]  How has slot hustling changed in the last 5 to 10 years?[

[23:09]  Analyzing slot games

[29:56]  Commercials

[32:02]  Longevity tips

[35:40]  Information sharing and trolling

[38:21]  Competing for machines

[44:33]  Checking the most popular games, opportunity cost

[47:09]  Sweating other players, waiting for machines

[49:19]  Walking versus using a wheelchair

[53:16]  Recommended:  The Glory on Netflix, The Big Short



Sponsored Links:

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com


Links Referenced:

http://Podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/two-hustlers/id1527018692?i=1000504515764


Recommended:

The Glory http://Netflix.com/title/81519223

The Big Short - https://amzn.to/407KHZ7

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 3/16/2023

 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.


podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mail03142023


Show Notes


[00:00]  Introduction

[00:31]  Income from positive EV games versus income from mail and comps

[06:36]  Video poker machines in racinos in New York

[07:52]  Why don't casinos use CSMs across the board?

[09:10]  Evaluating the return of a mailers

[11:45]  Playing on a spouse's player's card

[12:35]  Can casinos adjust line plays and bonus pays independently

[14:08]  Booking a room for an evening flight

[16:29]  Prenups for APs

[19:13]  Cell phone use at tables and slots

[23:07]  Are casino drawings fair?

[24:48]  Will casinos pay slot tickets via bank transfer

[26:11]  Declaring cash when traveling abroad, currency restrictions

[29:03]  Response to being flat-bet

[30:49]  Deuces Wild DDB strategy

[31:59]  Odds of hitting a royal holding two cards

[33:11]  Three Way Action Video Poker

[35:06]  The Plaza $75 Bingo match play

[36:20]  Commercials

[38:49]  World Game Protection Seminars

[46:38]  Recommended:  Waco on Showtime, The Collectors by David Baldacci



Sponsored Links:

http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com


Recommended:

http://Sho.com/waco

The Collectors by David Baldacci - https://amzn.to/3mNToJ6

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Gambling With an Edge - sports bettor, Porter

Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor named Porter. You can reach Porter on Twitter at @MLBksPSYCHIC.


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 https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/porter


Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of sports bettor, Porter
[00:33]  Porter’s background in gambling
[02:11]  Backing in California
[05:36]  How important is CLV?
[14:10]  How big is Porter’s team?
[16:47]  Getting stiffed
[20:40]  Warnings signs from partners like
[23:20]  Finding new places to bet, searching for liquidity
[26:41]  Commercials
[28:33]  Variance in small and large markets
[32:34]  Unit size
[34:20]  Seasoning accounts
[35:51]  Market efficiency
[43:03]  Finding partners
[45:33]  Betting props
[49:08]  HotelSlash.com, Guy Savor at Caesars 

Sponsored Links:
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com
http://Unabated.com

Recommended:
http://HotelSlash.com
http://Caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/guy-savoy

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Gambling With an Edge - guest Jimmy Jazz 3/2/23

Our guest this week is Jimmy Jazz.  He is back to talk about credit card strategies and other low roller plays.

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

Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/jjazz10092022

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction credit card, bargain, and coupon expert, Jimmy Jazz

[00:38]  Southwest Companion Pass deal

[05:42]  Funding online gambling accounts

[13:07]  Referrals and kickbacks

[14:47]  Status matching

[16:13]  Four Queens slot club merged with Binion's

[19:18]  Sticky buttons on video poker, machine error

[21:48]  Safety deposit boxes

[25:05]  Casinos resetting slot or video poker machines, preferential shuffling

[29:05]  Commercials

[29:40]  Self-service beverages

[32:52]  Hustling scam warning signs at The Cosmopolitan

[35:37]  Recommended:  Story Slam at The Charleston Heights Arts Center on 3/11, Wonder Wallet


Sponsored Links:

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com


Recommended:

Story Slam http://Ci.ovationtix.com/35056/performance/11123937

Wonder Wallet


Jimmy's referral link for Southwest card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/226f/5TOONJBZH9