Bob is off playing the secret game, so I get together with Max Rubin, and Colin Jones to discuss the 2025 Blackjack Ball.
podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blackjack-ball-2025--68391922
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Colin Jones to discuss The Blackjack Ball
[00:45] Colin’s induction into The Blackjack Hall of Fame
[01:26] Changes to voting for The Hall of Fame and BJ Traveler discussion
[06:55] Costume party and best costume
[13:20] Ed Thorp
[14:49] UCLA Gambling Studies Program
[20:13] Card counting competition
[24:49] Quiz and final table games (cutting and sequencing)
[36:03] Evolution of The Blackjack Ball
[40:23] Other highlights from this year’s Blackjack Ball
Links:
Interview with BJ Traveller https://youtu.be/mnQmlrxApcE
UCLA Gambling Studies Program https://uclagamblingprogram.org
