Gambling With an Edge - Anthony Curtis & NFL contests

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We discuss the upcoming football contests, the big Vegas downturn, and upcoming books.

Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthony-curtis-nfl-contests--67534104

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Anthony Curtis, owner of The Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press

[01:12]  NCAAF and NFL football contests

[04:04]  Grandissimo

[06:03]  Did tax law changes affect participations in football contests?

[08:15]  Contest pricing and strategies for additional entries

[10:51]  The value of football knowledge versus contest theory

[13:27]  Huntington Press’ upcoming books on sports betting, slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and another book by James Grosjean

[19:57]  Las Vegas tourism, waived resort fees, and other deals.

[27:33]  Struggles Foubtainebleau, Resorts World, and The Downtown Grand

Life is a Gamble - magician Mac King

Mac King has been performing his comedy magic in Las Vegas for 25 years.  His show is hilarious, and thoroughly entertaining.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-gamble-magician-mac-king--67471953

[00:00]  Introduction of magician Mac King
[00:50]  What’s the first magic trick that Mac remembers?
[04:39]  When did Mac start doing magic?
[06:06]  Mac’s paid performance
[08:19]  Mac’s career plans after high school
[12:36]  Working with Lance Burton
[14:47]  “It’s Magic” in Los Angeles
[16:38]  Life after college, comedy clubs
[18:51]  Intersection of gambling, magic, and card cheating
[21:06]  Mac King’s Excalibur show
[22:58]  Performing with a bloody thumb
[34:06]  Houdini's naked rope escape
[37:47]  Future plans and why Mac still loves performing
[39:58]  Life outside of magic