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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!



Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Gina Fiore - New Book: Advantage Player

This week we sit down with Gina Fiore to discuss her new book, "Advantage Player: A Memoir of Blackjack, Backrooms, and Beginnings".

Get the book - https://amzn.to/3W7mZyL

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gina-fiore-new-book-advantage-player--75566827

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Gina Fiore, professional gambler and author of Advantage Player
[01:05]  Dealing Blackjack in Nevada and California
[02:35]  What prompted Gina’s move into advantage play?
[03:22]  Learning about card counting
[05:21]  Hole carding and signaling
[11:08]  The All-Stars and edge sorting
[16:07]  Selecting team members and managing a team
[18:18]  Work ethic 
[21:49]  The benefits of having been a dealer
[23:14]  A bitter custody battle
[26:55]  Inspiration for writing Advantage Player, writing process 
[29:09]  Player banking strategies in California card rooms
[37:26]  Playing in the Party Pit
[40:39]  Advantage Player pre-order, release date (10/27), and related events
[46:54]  Recommended:  The Invite, Land Man, Lioness, and Risk Takers Podcast

Books Referenced:

Advantage Player by Gina Fiore - https://amzn.to/3W7mZyL
Blackjack for Blood by Bryce Carlson - https://amzn.to/4z16nrj
Million Dollar Blackjack by Ken Unston - https://amzn.to/4yrGkbr

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