Antonino De Rosa

Our guest today is Antonino De Rosa, also known as "Ant."  Ant went from professional Magic the Gathering player to working for Pinnacle sports book and from there became a professional sports bettor.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/antonino-de-rosa--70721959

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of sports bettor, Antonio De Rosa

[00:42]  Playing Magic The Gathering professionally

[04:56]  Comparing Magic variance and skills to gambling?

[08:29]  Getting a job at Pinnacle

[12:07]  NBA totals at Pinnacle

[14:05]  Dealing with losses, risk management

[17:57]  Bad beats

[20:39]  Leaving Pinnacle for Plannatech

[23:29]  Becoming a bettor

[27:04]  Market efficiency, manipulation, limiting players, etc

[32:34]  New female accounts

[33:49]  Identifying sharp play

[36:44]  Bet Bash story

[39:37]  Life lessons from gambling

[42:15]  Favorite non-casino restaurant in Vegas

Books Referenced:

Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - https://amzn.to/4bmioOy

Gambling With an Edge - All About Sports Betting

We have 3 guests today. Blair Rodman, Anthony Curtis, and Frank B. They are coauthors of the new book All About Sports Betting.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gambling-with-an-edge-all-about-sports-betting--70218384

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Blair Rodman, Anthony Curtis, and Frank B., authors of All About Sports Betting:  The Definitive Guide
[00:42]  What makes this book so unique?
[01:55]  The genesis of All About Sports Betting
[05:59]  Prop bets, parlays, same game parlays, and teasers
[10:27]  QR codes within the book that link to additional information
[13:17]  Violence in Puerto Vallarta
[15:37}  Touts
[18:33]  Bottom up, top down, and modeling
[24:05]  Evolution of sports betting markets, future editions of the book
[25:24]  Prediction markets
[29:39]  Betting splits and other useless statistics
[31:49]  Understanding variance and related behavioral biases
[38:42]  Offshore sportsbooks, betting on credit, posting up, and settling up
[43:33]  Optimal use of bonus bets at Caesars

Links:
All About Sports Betting - https://amzn.to/4kP8FU1
X.com/capjack2000
Unabated.com

Gambling With an Edge - Art Manteris

This week we talked with long-time Vegas bookmaker Art Manteris.  We discussed his new book, "The Bookie."

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-manteris--69512874

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Art Manteris, author of The Bookie
[00:47]  Bookmakers from Western Pennsylvania
[01:47]  Legendary bookmaker Uncle Jack Franzi
[05:21]  Working at the mob-controlled Stardust
[08:27]  Why did Art move to Las Vegas?
[09:46]  Billy Walters stories
[11:57]  PASPA, using computers across sportsbooks and racetracks
[15:18]  Art's concerns about the expansion of gambling
[17:00]  Frank Rosenthal at the Stardust
[18:18]  Tony Spilatro
[20:26]  Meeting Ron Sacco and sportsbooks in the Caribbean 
[23:56]  Pinnacle
[25:58]  Sports betting in Nevada, climate and regulations
[29:53]  Will "Refrigerator" Perry touchdown prop
[31:40]  Negotiating huge prize fights in Vegas with Don King and Bob Arum
[34:13]  Building the sportsbook at the Hilton
[35:27]  Did Art sweat big positions and games?
[37:04]  Setting open lines
[39:13]  Being the first to post Super Bowl props
[40:44]  Prop betting on college sports
[43:17]  Circa sports book
[44:26]  Parlays
[46:58]  Using analytics to analyze payouts on parlays, teaser, and contests
[48:36]  Did any bosses or owners want to take positions on games?
[52:23]  Favorite restaurant in Las Vegas that is not in a casino?
[53:56]  Can listeners contact Art on social media?

Get Art's book, "The Bookie" https://amzn.to/45nzCYp

Life is a Gamble - Cowboy Buzz

Buzz Marconi moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, and somehow transformed from an Italian kid from the south side of Chicago into Cowboy Buzz. It's a wild story.  Check it out.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-gamble-cowboy-buzz--68918838

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction on of Cowboy Buzz

[02:07]  Moving to Las Vegas, working at The Stardust

[20:53]  Brilliant mob casino strategies

[23;10]  Tony Spilotro and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal

[27:19]  Becoming a shift boss Foxy's Firehouse

[29:28]  Did certain dealers cheat players?

[31:06]  A wild craps swing on credit and Milton Jaffe

[35:20]  Milton Jaffe magic trick

[37:06]  Opening a restaurant in Las Vegas

[41:09]  Stories about dealers, cheating, and work ethic

[46:59]  Cowboy Buzz's juice is revealed

[48:51]  Naked women tanning at The Tropicana pool

[55:53]  Becoming "Cowboy Buzz"

[1:02:07]  Playing rugby age 73

[1:04:51]  Meeting Max Rubin

[1:09:05]  The first Blackjack Ball

[1:10:30]  Being a clown diver at Caesars Palace

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

Gambling With an Edge - Anthony Curtis 9/22/2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and upcoming books from Huntington Press.

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/ac09202022

Show Notes

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

[00:35]  Remembering Cat Hulbert

[01:51]  James Grosjean's books

[07:16]  Upcoming books from The Huntington Press

[09:28]  Football contests

[12:48]  Errant line at MGM

[17:49]  Football parties in Las Vegas

[22:52]  http://SouthPointCasino.com

[23:36]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[24:05]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[25:44]  http://Unabated.com

[26:22]  Station Casino property demolitions

[32:35]  Casino Del Sol offering unique football lines

[37:03]  W2-G on video roulette

[44:12]  Legends Bay in Sparks

[48:05]  Blackjack in California

[50:15]  Recommended:  T-Mobile internet, The Outfit, "Sharks" by Imagine Dragons

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com

Guest Links:

http://LasVegasAdvisor.com

http://Huntingtonpress.com

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Episodes Referenced:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-cat-hulber/

Recommended:

"The Outfit" - http://Amazon.com/Outfit-Mark-Rylance/dp/B09V536PRC

"Sharks" by Imagine Dragons - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Te3_VlimRw0

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 2/24/2022

 Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and the World Gaming Protection Conference.

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.

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press

[00:33]  Mask mandate lifted in Nevada

[05:03]  The Horseshoe on The Strip

[08:47]  The English Hotel

[11:11]  World Gaming Protection Conference

[14:56]  Facial recognition

[17:25]  Casino scams

[19:26]  Arnold Snyder, options for dealing blackjack

[22:02]  Stadium games

[25:03]  Magic, Richard Turner

[27:20]  South Point Casino Promotions -  $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[42:20]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[29:14]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:53]  A communication error on a $200k+ slot jackpot

[32:33]  Coupon stories

[38:34]  Video poker at Arizona Charlie’s properties

[42:29]  “Question of the Day” at The Las Vegas Advisor

[47:17]  Inventing Anna on Netflix, The Artist, Neon Feast app

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://LasVegasAdvisor.com

http://HuntingtonPress.com

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Recommended;

"Inventing Anna" http://Netflix.com/title/81008305

"The Artist" http://Netflix.com/title/70189319

http://Neonfeast.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor. We talk to AC about what is currently going on in Vegas including the opening of Resorts World, Weed Lounges, and more.

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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor
[00:20] Resorts World
[01:41] Crockfords affiliation
[02:32] Food court
[04:11] Video poker
[06:03] Casino management
[06:43] Vegas pandemic recovery
[11:11] Virgin Spanish 21 and crapless craps
[11:48] Radical Blackjack by Arnold Snyder
[15:28] Stanford Wong
[16:19] Peter Griffin
[20:21] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500k Spin to Win
[20:54] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site, tools, and community
[21:27] VideoPoker.com/gwae Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[22:40] Weed lounges
[25:55] Federal marijuana laws
[27:43] Las Vegas Advisor Youtube channel
[34:58] WSOP
[36:19] The Pass in Henderson
[43:56] Casinos tightening up
[47:37] Slot tickets, change issues
[50:31] Recommended - Risk of Ruin podcast on Dr. Ziemba, The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper, Water Street in Henderson


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Guest Links:
Huntingtonpress.com

LasVegasAdvisor.com
Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Recommended:
Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692

The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper - https://amzn.to/3gXfFh7
Waterstreetdistrict.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis from the Las Vegas Advisor. We talk about what is coming in the near future in Las Vegas including updates on the opening of Virgin casino, and Resorts World.

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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis publisher of The Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor
[00:30] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay +3.5 -127
[07:32] Mattress Mack's World Series bet
[09:44] Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
[14:33] Mohegan Sun licensing and and advantage play, taking action
[22:52] The Drew and Resorts World
[29:19] South Point Casino March Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win
[30:37] Predictit.org/promo/edge - places wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners
[31:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website, program, and community
[31:47] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[32:46] Las Vegas Advisor couponomy, travel deals
[42:30] Las Vegas Advisor on YouTube
[50:20] Vegas is re-opening
[55:14] Recommended: Collateral on Netflix, Crown and Anchor Pub


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Guest Links:
Huntingtonpress.com
LasVegasAdvisor.com
Youtube.com/channel/UCj0CosN58h_3RmbRRe5OiHw

Recommended:
Collateral  Netflix.com/title/80185171
Crownandanchorlv.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Jimmy Jazz 9/17/20

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, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter.

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Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of low rolling advantage player and credit card points guru, Jimmy Jazz

[00:48]  Why did Jimmy recently travel to Las Vegas?

[02:37]  A recent Four Queens offer

[08:10]  Additional changes at Four Queens, Covid-19 observations

[16:10]  Dinner at Hugo's

[18:10]  Nevada's contact tracing app

[21:40]  The D

[23:04]  The El Cortez

[26:46]  The Flamingo

[30:20]  Emerald Island

[32:48]  Have any casinos gone non-smoking?

[33:35]  More info on Emerald Island

[36:10]  South Point Casino September Promotions: $50,000 Money Madness

[37:22]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political outcomes, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[38:18]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community

[39:06]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[40:22]  Circa football promotion

[43:32]  Other Vegas musings

[50:30]  Credit card deals

[52:26]  Recommended:  Alaska Bear sleep mask, spending spare coins, and coin redemption promos, Beneath the Neon by Matthew O'Brien, MyVegas

Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com

Predictit.org/promo/edge

BlackjackApprenticeship.com

VideoPoker.com/gwae

Links Referenced:

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/jimmy-jazz

nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/covidtrace

Recommended

The Alaska Bear sleep mask https://amzn.to/2ZNw8fX

Beneath the Neon by Matthew O'Brien https://amzn.to/2RBKlbm

Facebook.com/myvegas

Previous Episodes with Jimmy Jazz:

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-on/

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-2/

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-3/

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz/

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-5/

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-jimmy-jazz-6/

 

Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player HitA7 part 2

Our guest this week is return guest, blackjack player HitA7.  We talk some more about HitA7's career and then answer a few questions from the 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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of advantage player HitA7
[00:34] Getting backed off at the Barona
[03:20] Does HitA7's wife approve of his advantage plays?
[07:38] A losing year
[09:58] Playing while pretending to not speak English
[11:14] Double deck games on The Strip
[13:28] Cover, top bet, and spread
[15:04] Playing as a part-time player
[16:50] Playing during the pandemic
[19:00] Lessons learned from long losing streaks
[22:16] Networking
[26:38] Other forms of advantage play
[27:06] CTR issues
[29:55] How closely does HitA7 watch the pit?
[31:02] Advice for common card counting mistakes
[32:35] Rat holing chips
[34:20] Taking advantage of promotions when playing rated
[36:00] South Point Casino August Promotions - Half-priced Walmart gift cards
[36:32] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[37:04] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[37:59] Does HitA7 play video poker?
[38:46] Listener question about saving for retirement as an AP
[40:22] Listener question about UTH
[42:39] Listener question about MSS
[45:50] Listener question about a bookmaker from The Castaways
[46:55] Listener question about Len Baker
[47:28] Listener question about playing blackjack on the square
[48:55] Does being a magician help in AP?
[50:34] Listener question about cutting the cards in blackjack
[54:00] Recommended - tacos at El Segundo Sol


Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Recommended:
ElSeGundoSol.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player HitA7

Our guest this week is blackjack player HitA7. We talk about how he got started and his play in Mexico and South America.

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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of advantage player HitA7
[01:01] Thanks for posting reviews of GWAE on Stitcher, iTunes, Spotify, etc
[02:10] HitA7's early gambling experiences
[04:16] Playing with a Latino accent
[06:52] BlackjackApprenticeship.com and card counting
[09:15] Bankroll, bet size, and losing streaks
[11:12] Can playing in Mexico be dangerous?
[14:43] Mexican casinos
[19:33] Playing in Colombia
[33:41] Playing in Chile
[38:45] South Point Casino August Promotions - Half-priced Walmart gift cards
[39:14] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[39:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community
[40:27] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[42:00] HitA7's job as a musician
[44:00] Bad back-offs and license plate readers
[47:43] HitA7 is also an ordained minister
[49:24] Recommended - Giri/Haji on Netflix, Blackjack Discord, Oyster bars at Palace Station, South Point, Harrah's, and Sunset Station


Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Recommended:

Theblackjackdiscord.com

Giri/Haji, netflix.com/title/80190519

Oyster bars at Palace Station, South Point, Harrah's, and Sunset Station

Gambling With an Edge - guest Lone Wolf and Wolfetta

Our guests this week are returning guest Lone Wolf, and his daughter Wolfetta.  He taught his daughter to play, and now they do AP playing together.

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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Lone Wolf and Wolfetta
[00:50] How did Lone Wolf start playing with Wolfetta
[01:51] Wolfetta's training and initial play
[03:33] Hole-carding
[04:32] How does Wolfetta's husband feel about her AP work?
[05:31] Working full-time and playing part-time
[06:30] Father and daughter cover stories
[08:00] Playing conditions during COVID-19
[15:00] Cashing chips
[18:00] Wolfetta's cover
[20:25] Signals
[20:57] Playing safely during COVID-19
[22:00] Counting versus hole-carding
[23:38] Lone Wolf's back-offs
[26:52] Using emotional swings as cover
[30:50] South Point Casino August Promotions - 50% off of Walmart gift cards
[31:38] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[32:22] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community
[33:13] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[34:25] Blackjack tournaments
[40:05] Drawings, promotional chips, and match plays
[46:58] Does Wolfetta play as much as she would like?
[51:25] Recommended - Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, Monster Hunter


Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Recommended:
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall https://amzn.to/2DOs1IQ 
MonsterHunterWorld.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest blackjack player Loudon Often

Our guest this week is blackjack pro Loudon Often. Loudon was the biggest money winner on the Church Team which was featured in the documentary "The Holy Rollers."

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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of blackjack player Loudon Often

[00:41] How did Loudon start playing blackjack?

[03:21] Playing with the Church Team

[04:41] Loudon's background in writing and theology

[09:49] Barring stories and back rooms

[12:04] Working on BlackjackApprenticeship.com's Blackjack Bootcamps

[14:55] Playing solo versus team play

[19:14] Long losing streaks
[21:05] How many hours per month does Loudon play?

[22:17] Loundon's wife and family

[26:25] South Point Casino August Promotions - Half price Walmart gift cards

[27:22] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[28:11] VideoPoker.com/GWAE - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[30:00] Barona Casino

[31:56] Stories about Stumpy from surveillance

[37:14] Other interactions with surveillance

[40:12] Traveling with large amounts of cash

[44:08] Loudon's short stories and website, daviddruryauthor.com

[45:30] Recommended - LongReads.com, Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton, Jojo Rabbit


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
VideoPoker.com/GWAE
BlackjackApprenticeship.com

Books Referenced:
Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich https://amzn.to/3fH9lYB

Recommended:
LongReads.com
Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton https://amzn.to/3fAZxPu
JoJo Rabbit

Gambling With an Edge - guest Colin Jones

Our guest this week is Colin Jones of Blackjackapprenticeship.com.  We answer blackjack and card counting questions from 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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Colin Jones, head of BlackjackApprenticeship.com, blackjack player, and blackjack teacher
[00:41] The recent mid-week Blackjack Bootcamp
[04:44] Colin's upcoming interview with Richard
[06:24] Next card hole carding at blackjack
[10:42] Cashing chips after getting 86'd
[13:31] Facial recognition and masks
[17:11] Casinos capturing cell phone communications or data
[18:17] Is a name ever clean again after a back-off?
[21:12] South Point Casino August Promotion - Half-price Walmart gift card
[22:27] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on a variety of political events

[23:33] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, "Hot Roll Poker" is the game of the week

[24:32] Introduction of Levi Mitch
[34:35] The value of networking at Blackjack Bootcamp
[38:04] Cashing expired chips
[40:03] Negativity bias
[43:09] Does comp hustling ruin a clean name?
[44:25] Recommended - Mindful extension, Freakonomics podcast


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
VideoPoker.com/gwae
BlackjackApprenticeship.com


Colin's Previous Appearances on GWAE
lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/119961-2/

lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-colin-jones/


Recommended:

Mindful extension, Chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/mindful-beta/cieekmjjdkckhpidgaffphlaljdfhhab?hl=en-US
Freakonomics podcast, Freakonomics.com/archive

Gambling With an Edge - guest Max Coins

Our guest this week is Max Coins, an option trader who had many low roller shenanigans he played in Vegas and Atlantic City when he was younger, as well as some high-roller play later in his career. 

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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of advantage player Max Coins

[00:50] Max's friend, Sam

[02:30] Pranking Binion's

[04:40] Sahara promotions

[08:08] Other coupon advantage plays

[19:27] Vegas World coupon strategies

[28:28] South Point July Promotions - "Spin to Win"

[29:33] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political outcomes, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[30:15] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Boot Camps available

[31:30] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership included correction on QQ and UX

[32:34] More discussion of Vegas World promotions

[38:37] Bellagio stories

[43:35] Trump Taj Mahal promotions and various other exploits

[57:27] Recommended - artsandculture.google.com, Dark on Netflix


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:
ArtsAndCulture.Google.com
Dark - Netflix.com/title/80100172

Max Coin's other episode:
LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-max-coins/

Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 7/9/20

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the 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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Intro

[01:02] Sexcism discussion

[03:06] Face up UTH

[06:11] Card counting and playing for comps

[08:21] Laying odds in backgammon

[13:52] Video poker player has been excluded from multiplier promotions

[16:55] Any unusual card counting method for Spanish 21

[18:40] Is it legal to use a VPN to play online poker?

[20:37] New table player restrictions and current blackjack table conditions

[22:34] Multiple hand video poker bankroll question

[23:36] Progressive suited royal flushes

[24;44] Maintaining anonymity at high stakes

[27:09] Bankroll needed for $32k coin-in on full pay Jacks or Better

[28:37] Scouting video poker

[30:58] Strategies for physical ticket drawings

[32:44] Does changing a video poker machine affect EV?

[34:17[ Variance in video poker

[35:44] Scouting advantage plays

[37:21] Dice control and other craps strategies

[39:15] Will Captain Jack or Ed Miller ever do a sports betting boot camp?

[39:53] Blackjack side bets

[41:02] Why doesn't Richard like Apple products?

[42:55] Would Bob ever consider teaching video poker classes online?

[44:11] How can someone develop the skills needed to analyze games?

[47:22] South Point Casino July Promotions - "Spin to Win"

[49:27] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[50:20] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free pro trial for GWAE listeners

[51:16] Tips for minority APs

[55:31] Have Bob or Richard ever thought about podcasting about their experiences as professional gamblers?

[57:47] Recommended - David Hill's writing, Hamliton on Disney+

Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com

Predictit.org/promo/edge

VideoPoker.com/gwae 

Software Referenced:

ExtremeGammon.com

LasVegasAdvisor.com/shop/products/dunbars-risk-analyzer-for-video-poker-v-2-0-download-upgrade/

VideoPokerForWinners.com


Recommended:

David Hill, DavidHillOnline.com

Hamilton on Disney+

Gambling With an Edge - listener emails 6/18/20

No guest this week as Bob and I once again dip into the 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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:39] Bob's recent experiences in Las Vegas casinos

[09:33] Richard's thoughts on indexes?

[12:05] Online blackjack

[14:14] At what level does the heat subside?

[15:34] The Illustrious 18

[16:35] Rocky Aoki stories

[18:47] What constitutes a losing streak?

[19:59] The processing of six-figure jackpots

[27:06] Is card counting better than scouting for other plays?

[29:54] How can a blackjack player play longer sessions?

[31:57] Rat-holing chips

[34:22] Problems downloading the podcast

[35:40] Full pay Jacks or Better progressives in Las Vegas

[36:43] Memorable guests and favorite episodes

[38:47] Exhibit CAA

[40:30] Card mechanic videos

[41;29] Tips on buying a vintage video poker machine

[41:58] Blackjack training suggestions

[44:12] Has Richard ever had someone intercept signals?

[46:53] Using a magnetron

[47:17] Has GWAE created a wave of APs?

[48:28] Should a red to green chip counter play rated?

[49:59] South Point Casino June Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker," no free VP classes this fall

[50:52] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[51:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community

[52:31] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers corrections on most games, Game of the Week is Wheel Poker with Quick Quads

[53:17] Tips for avoiding slot losses and losing blackjack sessions

[55:10] Dana White's blackjack strategy

[57:32] Playing blackjack in Australia

[58:24] American Casino Guide and Las Vegas Advisor coupons

[59:40] Exploiting dealer errors

[61:55] Does a positive count make the dealer's hand stronger?

[63:31] Greek and Czech blackjack teams

[64:46] Do multiple tickets over $1200 generate a W2G?

[68:06] How to recommend future guests to GWAE
[71:09] Recommended - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Squirrel Ninja


Sponsored Links:
SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae


Books Referenced:

Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/2Nd9UgA
Comp City by Max Rubin https://amzn.to/2zNQoEE
Exhibit CAA by James Grosjean
Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist by Houston Curtis https://amzn.to/3ehlwuY


Episodes Referenced:
Kelly Sun
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-kelly-sun-queen-sorts/


James Holzhauer
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-jeopardy-james-holzhauer/


Bill Baxter
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-poker-legend/
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-poker-legend-billy-baxter-2/


Limon
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-poker-pro-limon/


Small Cap Growth
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-card-counter-smallcap/


Bob Nersesian - many episodes available


Recommended:
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Squirrel Ninja, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZFjoX2cGg

Gambling With an Edge - guest Ryan Growney Gen Mgr S Point Casino

Our guest this week is Ryan Growney, General Manager of the South Point Hotel and Casino, about what to expect when Nevada casinos reopen on June 4. 


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.

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Show Notes

[00:00] GWAE podcast availability on iTunes, Spotify, GamblingWithAnEdge.com, Youtube, Stitcher
[01:39] Introduction of Ryan Growney, the general manager of the South Point Casino
[02:37] What measures will be used to keep casino customers and employees safe?
[09:48] Temperature screening
[13:17] Hotel rooms, housekeeping, and room service.
[16:01] Will masks be available for casino guests?
[17:09] Casino chip sanitation
[18:58] Patron contact tracing
[20:39] Will there be a smoking ban?
[21:32] Will there be an occupancy limit?
[22:40] Can slot customers move chairs?
[24:33] Can a disabled slot be turned on?
[25:47] Will the South Point use plexiglass dividers?
[27:09] Will there be changes to the W2G procedures?
[27:34] Will employees be wearing gloves?
[28:44] Will the pay tables change?
[29:14] What will happen to the unfinished March promotion?
[31:59] Poker room procedures
[34:12] Restaurant reopening plans
[37:10] Will the movie theater reopen?
[38:41] Will there be special rules at the pool?
[39:16] When will the lounges and showroom reopen?
[40:14] Employed training information
[41:59] Managing employee schedules and opportunities
[44:41] South Point Casino - free video poker classes are cancelled through this fall
[45:16] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners
[45:45] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community, a few spaces are still available for the June boot camp
[46:00] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correct on most games, Pro membership includes Ultimate X
[46:51] Recommended - The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova, Peaky Blinders on Netflix

Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com
Predictit.org/promo/edge
BlackjackApprenticeship.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova https://amzn.to/2XGGiNJ
Peaky Blinders on Netflix

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2020

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis on to talk about Super Bowl 2020.

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

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Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of professor sports bettor, Frank B, and Anthony Curtis, publisher of The Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor

[00:32]  Super Bowl prop bets

[01:55]  Do different states offer unique prop bets?

[06:37]  Garoppolo passing attempts prop bet

[08:12]  Mostert rushing yards prop bet

[11:42]  Middling in the Super Bowl

[12:29]  Is it harder to handicap teams that haven't been in the Super Bowl recently?

[13:25]  Prop bet limits

[17:57]  What are the things that Frank looks for?

[20:42]  Cross-sport prop bet analysis

[22:55]  Kobe Bryant prop bets

[30:08]  South Point Casino February Promotion - Free buffets, email promotion, free video poker classes

[32:43]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[33:41]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site, Las Vegas boot camp 4/4-4/5

[34:24]  VideoPoker.com/GWAE - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, game of the week is Face Card Frenzy

[35:25]  What other exotic bets are interesting?

[43:45]  Fun places to watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas

[48:59] Recommended - Closeup with the Hollywood Reporter, The Outsider, and Geeks Who Drink Trivia

Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com

Predictit.org/promo/edge

BlackjackApprenticeship.com

VideoPoker.com/GWAE

BobDancer.com/seminars

Youtube.com/user/bjavideos

Links from Guests

LasVegasAdvisor.com

TheHuntingtonPress.com

Recommended:

Sundancetv.com/shows/close-up-with-the-hollywood-reporter

Hbo.com/the-outsider

GeeksWhoDrink.com

Episodes Referenced:

LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mack/

LasVegasAdvisor.com /gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mack-part-2/