tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.comments2024-02-04T19:16:19.435-08:00Richard W. MunchkinRichard Munchkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03104482811916481526noreply@blogger.comBlogger400125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-67348679807930068012024-02-04T18:25:39.193-08:002024-02-04T18:25:39.193-08:00It was great to hear Gambling With an edge in 2024...It was great to hear Gambling With an edge in 2024! Your many listeners, including yours truly, will be thrilled that Gambling With An Edge is back, even if only occasionally. You and Bob do a great job!ðAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-51013348852991987672023-11-20T10:09:22.670-08:002023-11-20T10:09:22.670-08:00Richard, I am enjoying your podcast very much. Ca...Richard, I am enjoying your podcast very much. Came to me today that I would be very interested in an interview with Norm Wattenberger. I do not think I have ever heard him interviewed and he has been an important figure in the BJ world, though it seems he keeps a low profile. You are the perfect person to do such an interview ! Sam HSamwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16859214290827305890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-872298770007893242023-03-12T08:36:02.433-07:002023-03-12T08:36:02.433-07:00The episode concept was great but Jimmy's feed...The episode concept was great but Jimmy's feed dropped the last word of almost every sentence, so many points were missed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-65613295106378652722022-05-05T20:26:58.972-07:002022-05-05T20:26:58.972-07:00I ENJOYED THE HELL OUTTA THAT ONE! I ENJOYED THE HELL OUTTA THAT ONE! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-61547457884705075632022-03-04T04:18:32.740-08:002022-03-04T04:18:32.740-08:00Hi Richard, No mention of National blackjack day t...Hi Richard, No mention of National blackjack day this year? 3/2 All day baby!!Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-73937232352319094892022-01-27T17:36:38.361-08:002022-01-27T17:36:38.361-08:00Circa's not checking ID, because "they ar...Circa's not checking ID, because "they are an over 21 property."<br /><br />Like Richard pointed out, they ID elderly people who are obviously over 21. And they don't just look at IDs, they scan them into a computer. Who knows what they then do with customers' personal information?<br /><br />It feels like another small step in the ever increasing corporate/government tracking of the population. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-63565563428660352122021-12-30T17:33:06.993-08:002021-12-30T17:33:06.993-08:00The requirement that "dice control" impl...The requirement that "dice control" implies fewer 7s than random for advantage play is fundamentally false. This can be clearly seen when looking at the myriad of bets available on a craps table. Does the Field bet require fewer 7s than random? Does Aces require fewer 7s than random? The answer is no.<br /><br />I believe it is practically impossible to reduce the frequency of 7s below random. The corollary should also hold true, i.e. it is also impossible to increase the frequency of 7s above random. Why do I believe this? Because to change the frequency of 7s requires the control of <i>both</i> dice, not simply one. The roll of 7 in Craps is unique because, regardless of the outcome of the first die, the outcome of the second die can always result in a roll of 7. To see how this differs with a roll of 6, let's assume that the outcome of the first die is 6. It can be seen that there is no possible outcome of the second die which results in a roll of 6. Only rolls of 7-12 are possible. <br /><br />So, an advantage player who could increase the frequency of one die so that its outcome of 6 exceeds random <i>may</i> exhibit a form of dice control that could be exploited for financial gain. In this case that would be laying against 6. Of course the house edge would need to be defeated, and the AP may not possess sufficient skills to increase frequency of a 6 die such that laying against 6 shows a profit. The central point here is that controlling both dice to throw fewer (or more frequent) 7s is not necessary to gain positive expectation.<br /><br />Craps bets that are easiest to exploit with single die control have the following in common:<br />(a) influencing a single outcome of a die has a direct positive effect on expected value (EV);<br />(b) increasing frequency of a die's outcome increases EV at a greater rate than reducing frequency of a die's outcome; and <br />(c) these bets have the lowest house edge (zero edge for odds bets).<br /><br />Assuming 10x odds and uniform distribution of the non-influenced outcomes, the AP would need to influence a single die to show "1" (or "6") as desired with a frequency about 102% of random to at least break even and recover the 1.4% house edge present with Don't Pass.<br /><br />It may be that influencing a single die may also influence the other die in non-random, undesirable ways. The objective of the AP would be to minimize this effect.<br />With all this being true, the advantage player will almost certainly find that influencing a single die will prove quite difficult, and for many physically impossible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780492952692281469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-82798026036741158812021-09-09T10:41:16.943-07:002021-09-09T10:41:16.943-07:00No it doesn't. There is something in the corn...No it doesn't. There is something in the corner that allows you to skip the referral code.Richard Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104482811916481526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-81877828735918540112021-09-09T10:24:26.643-07:002021-09-09T10:24:26.643-07:00Comp wallet needs referral code - please advise.Comp wallet needs referral code - please advise.MarcusBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046290766163449847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-54324687336884211362021-06-24T03:56:55.368-07:002021-06-24T03:56:55.368-07:00Hi Guys
Thanks for the positive comments. I have ...Hi Guys<br />Thanks for the positive comments. I have also enjoyed the James Clavell books and will revisit them as you have Bob.<br />If you enjoy history, anything by Robert Harris and Ken Follett and for Greek History, Stephen Fry.<br /><br />Peter ListonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13927658802470326863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-3110553618420579272021-05-13T17:25:23.206-07:002021-05-13T17:25:23.206-07:00Some data points for your listeners, regarding cas...Some data points for your listeners, regarding casinos that started requiring ID, just to get inside, after COVID:<br /><br />I know of three places in Indiana that do. One of them ran my ID through a computer, and it showed my picture, with a big caution warning (that the next guy did NOT have,) and I was stopped a few minutes later at a table before I could place a single bet.<br /><br />Conversely, I was recently in Mississippi, and went to seven places. I think only one, if that, required me to show ID to get in, and it did not stop me from playing there, even though I have been barred dozens of times from MS casinos.<br /><br />Awesome show, as usual.<br /><br />Brian W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-1764840662050111232021-04-08T22:34:59.939-07:002021-04-08T22:34:59.939-07:00Great show. Do a meet and greet down the road. Yea...Great show. Do a meet and greet down the road. Yeah, yeah!Taxi Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028253698072360539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-1539831808903472352021-01-23T01:32:33.794-08:002021-01-23T01:32:33.794-08:00I very much enjoyed the last minutes in which it w...I very much enjoyed the last minutes in which it was mentioned that these days anyone that wins "too much", something "has to be done", so just ban them. <br /><br />Please also watch:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQFqPaWhbKwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-71010624966673382592020-11-11T08:58:19.956-08:002020-11-11T08:58:19.956-08:00I always learn something from your shows. MyMaps w...I always learn something from your shows. MyMaps will be helpful for tracking casino info. Thanks for your work, looking forward to future shows.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168706337756920499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-4204389187532235732020-11-06T14:28:09.569-08:002020-11-06T14:28:09.569-08:00After listening to both weeks with Prax, I still h...After listening to both weeks with Prax, I still have no idea what an advance play in slots are. Blackjack Toolkithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07136001593605488035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-13799772322351768412020-10-29T17:32:38.812-07:002020-10-29T17:32:38.812-07:00Another Masterpiece RichardAnother Masterpiece RichardTaxi Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028253698072360539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-36442221500626106092020-10-11T18:06:09.976-07:002020-10-11T18:06:09.976-07:00https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gambling-Life-Harry-Findl...https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gambling-Life-Harry-Findlay/dp/1910335606<br /><br />Try to get this guy on your show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-84539535103685633992020-06-29T16:56:17.486-07:002020-06-29T16:56:17.486-07:00Hello,
I have a comment about the listener questi...Hello,<br /><br />I have a comment about the listener question regarding the number of indexes to learn.<br /><br />I liked Richard's answer about how rounds per hour, penetration, and bet spread are way more important.<br /><br />I personally think that even some of the Sweet Sixteen indexes are overkill. <br /><br />I recommend the listener to analyze the indexes he is interested in with some sort of software. <br /><br />How much more EV per hour will he get? It all depends on bet size, rounds per hour, etc., but I've found that the less important Sweet Sixteen indexes, even assuming a pretty big bankroll, only add up to a few dollars per hour. For me, this is maybe $30 or $40 over the course of a weekend trip, and it is in the noise, when compared to fluctuations in hotel room costs, and similar things that I don't even think about.<br /><br />I personally only do hit/stand and insurance indexes. I decided years ago to skip all the double down and split indexes. I calculated that this would reduce my EV by 10%. It was worth it to me. Your mileage may vary!<br /><br />Brian W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-65592803116216067982020-06-14T19:53:47.067-07:002020-06-14T19:53:47.067-07:00Well worth the money to have this guy working in y...Well worth the money to have this guy working in your casino! And it seems he is not expensive!<br /><br />Interesting to see/hear that âtransfer of information about gaming activities or operations, including customer personal dataâ in America may be put into 3rd party databases. In Macau this is without permission from the DICJ simply forbidden:<br />https://www.macaubusiness.com/exclusive-mna-total-blackout/<br /><br />So amazingly it has never been challenged in the US?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-23749338616644839562020-03-20T12:49:21.813-07:002020-03-20T12:49:21.813-07:00Excellent 2 parterExcellent 2 parterTaxi Anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028253698072360539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-67279089470646961832020-02-23T18:41:17.703-08:002020-02-23T18:41:17.703-08:00In 2020 what you have written remains true.
Thank...In 2020 what you have written remains true.<br /><br />Thank you Richard.Harry Limenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-50964471598571190712019-09-19T18:13:02.464-07:002019-09-19T18:13:02.464-07:00Here in Macau they simply try to stop any frequent...Here in Macau they simply try to stop any frequent player that plays basic strategy from playing blackjack. All company politics just to show to the Board of Directors that something is being done in regards to the "problems" APs cause. In the States the same? Or is there a way to beat the One2Six?<br /><br />By the way only the Macau government can issue an official ban. Casinos have the so-called 'right of admission', but this then is not a ban. People that have been told to leave and come back the next day are not violating any law. There is no such thing as trespassing in Macau, though needless to say casinos will claim that they are a private company bla bla blaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-45374093676836869252019-09-18T17:29:27.766-07:002019-09-18T17:29:27.766-07:00Players in the US get barred for playing One2Sixes...Players in the US get barred for playing One2Sixes. Hell in the US players get barred for winning at anything. I have no idea about Macau.Richard Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104482811916481526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-4617380592631103362019-09-18T16:58:18.742-07:002019-09-18T16:58:18.742-07:00Macau is full with One2Sixes. Do you know of any p...Macau is full with One2Sixes. Do you know of any player that has been banned from playing against the One2Six?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4082481490083758475.post-87089483589142571392019-08-18T18:08:08.431-07:002019-08-18T18:08:08.431-07:00Sorry, it's been fixed.Sorry, it's been fixed.Richard Munchkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104482811916481526noreply@blogger.com