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

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2024

Gambling With an Edge is back with Bob and I talking to Anthony Curtis, and Frank B. We talk about the Super Bowl coming here to Las Vegas, and then talk about other things happening around town. 

 podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-bowl-2024--58548259

Life is a Gamble - Frank Frigo episode 11

My guest this week is Frank Frigo.  Frank is one of the founders of Edj Analytics, and we talk about their football model named Zeus which they licensed to various NFL teams to make better playing decisions.

You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/frankfrigoepisode11f

NY Times article mentioned in the show.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/sports/football/eagles-analytics-super-bowl-lii.html

Gambling With an Edge - Frank B on Super Bowl 2023

Our guest this week is sports bettor Frank B, on to talk about betting this year's Super Bowl.

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/sbowl2023

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of sports bettor Frank B

[00:43]  Hedging, vig, psychological and bankroll considerations

[04:50]  Ratio of overs to unders

[07;30]  Same game parlays

[10:00]  Calculating standard parlay payouts

[13:16]  Differences in Super Bowl betting in different states

[21:30]  Opportunities created by a weekend influx of recreational bettors

[23:51]  Kiosks, apps, and betting in Nevada

[28:33]  What lines are likely to be moved by recreational bettors?

[30:34]  Patrick Mahomes

[31:41]  Imbalances in regional lines

[33:21]  Commercials

[35:41]  Cross sports bets

[43:21]  Resetting of slot machines

[50:40]  Recommended:  The Pez Outlaw on Netflix, Las Vegas Advisor sportsbook deal in Arizona

Sponsored Links:

http://Unabated.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Store.BlackjackApprenticeship.com

Recommended:

http://Netflix.com/title/81641996

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Captain Jack Andrews

 Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews here to talk about the new football season, and what is new at http://unabated.com.

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.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/cjack09012022
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Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Captain Jack, co-founder of Unabated.com

[00:53]  Proliferation of sports betting in the USA, California propositions

[06:18]  NFL rule changes

[07:02]  Wong teasers

[09:42]  Advice for new sports bettors

[14:36]  The colors at Unabated.com

[15:26]  Release shows

[17:39]  NFL market efficiency

[21:31]  Bonus money at sportsbooks

[22:50]  Captain Jack's football betting

[26:03]  Tom Brady's value

[27:16]  Does Captain Jack watch NFL football?

[28:11]  How does Rufus spend his time during football season?

[29:21]  NFL vs College football betting

[32:02]  http://SouthPointCasino.com

[33:14]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[33:43]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[35:17]  Changes at Unabated.com, promo code:  edge

[45:05]  In-game football betting

[50:05]  Unabated.com emails, publishing, and free trial

[51:42]  Ed Thorp on The Tim Ferriss Show, National Cinema Day

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://Unabated.com

http://Twitter.com/capjack2000

Books Recommended:

Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3Q984f0

Recommended:

http://Tim.blog/2022/06/28/edward-o-thorp-2/

National Cinema Day

Gambling With an Edge - professional sports bettor, Fats

Our guest this week is professional sports bettor known as Fats.  Fats has been at it over 30 years, and has worked with the best of the best, as well as running his own crew. The man can tell a story.

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 sports bettor, Fats

[00:50]  Fats' Twitter, Twitter.com/real_fats

[04:52]  Fats' introduction to sports betting

[06:01]  Getting backed off from betting

[08:15]  Betting with "The Businessman"

[11:17]  Fats' math background

[12:51]  Betting baseball

[17:07]  Does Fats originate bets?

[27:00]  Top down versus chasing steam

[29:09]  South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win

[30:46]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room

[31:17]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners   

[32:07]  Working with Billy Walters

[32:51]  Interviewing and hiring runners

[39:01]  Stories about runners stealing

[48:37]  Playing backgammon in Las Vegas and Costa Rica

[56:06]  Recommended:  Turning Work into Play episode of Freakonomics, Never by Ken Follett, We Were Wise Guys and Didn't Know It by Scott Schettler

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Links Referenced:

http://Anchor.fm/bebetterbettors/episodes/Fats-Interview-erbs9k

Recommended:

http://Freakonomics.com/podcast/turning-work-into-play

Never by Ken Follett - https://amzn.to/3PS9ifP

Gambling With an Edge - guest Roxy Roxborough

Our guest this week is legendary oddsmaker, Roxy Roxborough. We talk to Roxy about he got started as the man who made the sports lines for Vegas and beyond, and how technology has changed the bookmaking game.

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 legendary sports handicapper, Roxy Roxborough

[00:40]  How and when did Roxy get into sports betting?

[02:49]  Roxy's math background

[04:00]  How much money could be bet when Roxy started?

[05:14]  How has bookmaking changed?

[06:24]  Sportsbook operator consolidation

[07:29]  Limiting players

[09:37]  In-game betting

[11:43]  Late 1970s computer syndicates changed the betting landscape

[15:36]  Computer groups in horse racing

[19:44]  "The Computer Group"

[23:41]  Will Roxy ever write a book?

[25:19]  Hilton Superbook

[27:20]  Caesars loses money in sportsbook operations

[30:54]  Funding mobile betting accounts in Nevada

[32:31]  Will Sheldon Adelson's death influence the online gaming market?

[33:30]  Bet Bash

[35:28]  Will Roxy get back into consulting?

[38:10]  The Super Contest at the Hilton

[41:56]  Does Roxy have any regrets?

[43:16]  South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[43:50]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[44:14]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[45:44]  Recommended - Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain, drivable trips from Las Vegas

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain https://amzn.to/3MkuhWH

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2022

Our guests this week are Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody on to talk about Super Bowl 2022. 

 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 Rufus Peabody and Captain Jack Andrews from Unabated.com

[00:47]  Prop bet content and upcoming Unabated livestreams

[03:54]  Real-time offerings at Unabated.com

[05:55]  Deckprism

[08:32]  Rufus's videos illustrate  his prop analysis framework

[10:54]  Square bet flow

[12:38]  Line differences across states, opening kickoff touchback prop

[16:01]  Bridge jumpers that might offer value

[19:17]  3-point margin of victory

[23:17]  Over/Under on number of field goals

[26:07]  Rule changes that impact scoring

[27:34]  South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[28:43]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[29:25]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[30:59]  http://Unabated.com prop bet simulator

[35:33]  Is Unabated.com still free?

[37:21]  Bet Bash

[39:30]  Late bets on the Super Bowl

[45:29]  Cross-sports bets

[47:20]  Novelty prop insider information

[48:46]  No two-point conversion bet

[51:20]  Recommended:  Reacher on Amazon, Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy, Esther's Kitchen, Jezebel

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

Saturday 2/12 Super Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNJjmVxV1g

http://Unabated.com

http://Twitter.com/UnabatedSports

http://Twitter.com/rufuspeabody

http://Twitter.com/capjack2000

http://Youtube.com/c/CaptainJackAndrews

Recommended:

http://Amazon.com/Reacher-Season-1/dp/B09MKZTJF4

Will Power Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3GG05Be

http://Estherslv.com

Jezebel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030287/

Gambling With an Edge - bettor, Spanky

 Our guest this week is professional sports bettor, Spanky.  We talk about the upcoming Bet Bash, a convention for gamblers.

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 sports bettor, Spanky

[00:43]  Spanky's podcast

[02:22]  Bet Bash at Circa in Las Vegas

[09:55]  Networking at Bet Bash

[18:54]  Bet Bash at Stadium Swim

[20:09]  Bet Bash expert panels

[25:57]  Showing ID at Circa

[31:14]  The Art of Bookmaking seminar

[33:36]  South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[34:56]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[35:37]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[36:53]  Sunday night Bet Bash party at The Legacy Club

[39:02]  Monday Bookie Bettor Brunch

[39:45]  NCAAB Championship watch party at Circa sportsbook

[41:17]  Discounted hotel rooms for Bet Bash

[42:00]  Optional Bet Bash seminars available at additional cost

[46:35]  How has the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. affected Spanky?

[49:24]  NFL props

[51:43]  Opening lines

[54:05]  Recommended:  Ozark on Netflix, Dead Even by Brad Meltzer, Fathomevents.com

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://Twitter.com/spanky

https://betbash.co/

Spanky's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/09TrmPCz6a6jGLOlk2T3X5

Recommended:

Ozark http://Netflix.com/title/80117552

Dead Even by Brad Meltzer https://amzn.to/3g45do4

http://Fathomevents.com

Gambling With an Edge - bookmaker Chris Andrews

 Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, author of "Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada".  https://amzn.to/3F3daEj

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 Chris Andrews, bookmaker and author of Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada

[00:42]  Gill Alexander and the origin of Chris' new book

[04:09]  Chris' background in bookmaking

[06:55]  Working at the Stardust sportsbook

[11:59]  Working at the Barbary Coast sportsbook and misplacing $250,000

[16:36]  Working at the Cal Neva sportsbook in Reno

[22:07]  Who sets the lines?

[25:15]  Max at Cal Neva

[32:02]  Roxy Roxborough

[37:08]  Chris' brief job at the Golden Nugget

[40:08]  South Point Sportsbook

[41:19]  South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion

[42:21]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[52:52]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[44:38]  The best sportsbooks in Las Vegas

[48:53]  William Hill and the model of limiting players

[50:59]  Then One Year, the sequel to then one day.

[57:50]  Have Chris' sons followed him into the bookmaking business?

[59:22]  Recommended:  Dexter on Showtime, A Gambling Man by David Baldacci, The Sopranos, and The Sopranos Sessions

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://Twitter.com/andrewssports

Books Referenced:

Then One Day:  Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada by Chris Andrews https://amzn.to/3F3daEj

Recommended:

http://Sho.com/dexter

A Gambling Man by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3C8yrKN

http://Hbo.com/the-sopranos

The Sopranos Sessions by Alan Sepinwall, David Chase, and Matt Zoller Seitz https://amzn.to/2YzZrVX

Gambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody part 2

 Our guests this week are professional sports bettors, Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody.  This is part 2 of our discussion on their new site unabated.com. This is a site with tools to help sports bettors trying to get an edge.  No touts, no affiliate ads, just good information and tools for players trying to find an edge. 

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 Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody from Unabated.com
[00:53] Rufus' experience with advantage players from Appalachian State, as described on a recent Risk of Ruin podcast
[06:29] Rufus' Cantor Gaming interview
[08:15] How should players attack new markets?
[14:47] Does Arizona have any independent sportsbooks?
[16:31] Sports betting in California
[21:35] How is NFL betting different in 2021?
[23:09] How does a quarterback's vaccination status affect bets and futures?
[27:08] Has Unabated received any blowback from bettors who resent others releasing information?
[29:47] Have people used Madden to simulate NFL games?
[31:32] How can casual sports bettors use Unabated.com's tools to get EV?
[37:39] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets
[38:25] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[38:57] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[40:44] Unabated.com's target audience
[43:39] Will Captain Jack's Youtube content remain on Youtube?
[44:58] Definition of Unabated
[48:53] The data science behind Unabated
[50:06] When will Las Vegas improve mobile sports betting?
[52:07] Is William Hill taking action now?
[54:27] Recommended: Our Town on Kanopy, Sidedoor podcast


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


Books Referenced:
Sharper: A Guide to Modern Sports Betting by True Pokerjoe https://amzn.to/2XXjCN8


Recommended:
Kanopy.com/product/our-town
Si.edu/sidedoor

Gambling With an Edge - Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody

 Our guests this week are professional sports bettors, Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody.  They are on to discuss their new site unabated.com. This is a site with tools to help sports bettors trying to get an edge.  No touts, no affiliate ads, just good information and tools for players trying to find an edge.

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 Captain Jack Andrews and Rufus Peabody from Unabated.com
[00:54] Unabated.com
[05:07] NFL simulator
[09:42] How is the NFL simulator updated?
[10:53] How much does one bad game affect season totals?
[13:15] Will derivative markets eventually be automated?
[16:18] How much does Unabated cost?
[20:02] Written and video educational content
[23:10] What other roles exist Unabated?
[26:55] Upcoming features
[31:20] South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets
[32:03] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools
[32:36] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[33:58] Super Bowl prop arbitrage
[40;34] Calculating place and show prices
[42:20] Will Unabated be adding golf tools?
[44:26] Are Captain Jack and Rufus still betting?
[46:18] Betting exchanges in New Jersey
[53:14] Recommended: A Boy and His Dog, Icarus, Risk of Ruin podcast


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


Guest Links:
Unabated.com
Twitter.com/UnabatedSports
Twitter.com/RufusPeabody
Twitter.com/capjack2000


Recommended:
A Boy and His Dog
Icarus.film
Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2021

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. They join us to talk about the Super Bowl, Mattress Mac, and prop bets.

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 Frank B and Anthony Curtis
[00:29] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl promotion
[07:49] Frank's experience gambling in Mexico
[13:40] Las Vegas market discussion - promotions, rules, coupons, etc
[18:48] Super Bowl props
[23:48] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" and a $30k Presidents' Day Hot Seat
[24:28] Predicitit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[25:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting website and community
[26:10] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners
[27:04] The anti-public and props
[33:04] Cross sports props
[40:18] Patrick Mahomes rushing yards prop
[44:39] Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas
[47:53] Recommended - "Can't Stop the Game Stop" episode of Planet Money, The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett, Las Vegas Advisor YouTube channel, Mr. D's Sports Bar


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


Recommended:
Npr.org/2021/01/30/962417570/bonus-cant-stop-gamestop

The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett https://amzn.to/36FmZcY

Youtube.com/watch?v=5NWorFK1ucQ&ab_channel=LasVegasAdvisor

Mrdssportsbar.com/


Guest Links:
LasVegasAdvisor.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Logan Fields

We talk to Logan Fields, author of "2020 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro," a new book from Huntington Press. Fields takes a makes lots of high-EV, low denomination, bets and it works for him His main sports are football, baseball, and golf.

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 Logan Fields, author of 20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro
[00:56] Logan's sports betting history
[06:26] Leaving a day job to become a full time sports bettor
[07:09] The golden period of online betting
[07:36] Who is the audience for 20/20 Sports Betting?
[11:20] UIGEA and losing outs
[12:37] NFL props and data analysis
[15:40] Is watching games necessary?
[18:28] Opportunities in smaller markets
[20:12] How is betting baseball different from betting football?
[25:09] Database information and prices
[27:32] How much older data can be used?
[30:15] South Point Casino November Promotions - Half-priced Walmart and Amazon gift cards, Thanksgiving Day Hot Seat
[31:07] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[31:42] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Ultimate X and Quick Quads

[32:46] Sharp golf bets
[37:07] Betting live markets
[39:09] Betting in Vegas while living in Socal
[41:15] The Masters
[44:10] Betting final Jeopardy
[48:55] Logan's contact info
[50:52] Recommended - Borgen on Netflix, Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham


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


Books Referenced:
20/20 Sports Betting: Think Like a Pro by Logan Fields https://amzn.to/2KdvR0T

Sites Referenced:
KOStats.com
ArmchairAnalysis.com
Tour-Tips.com


Previous Episodes Referenced:
LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-rufus-peabody/


Recommended:
Netflix.com/title/70302482

Razor's Edge by William Somerset Maugham https://amzn.to/38ZhAPF
Moon and Sixpence by William Somerset Maugham https://amzn.to/35IBjkS

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/

Gambling With an Edge - guests Ed Miller and Matt Davidow

Our guests this week are Ed Miller and Matt Davidow.  They are on to talk about their new book, "The Logic of Sports Betting." While the book is geared to be for beginners, there's a lot of information here that both Bob and I found new and interesting.

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 Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow, authors of The Logic of Sports Betting

[00:30] What is The Logic of Sports Betting about?

[02:47] In-play betting models

[12:09] Market-making sports books vs retail sports books

[16:02] Why are derivatives often better bets than sides or totals?

[18:14] How much math do professional bettors need to know?

[22:54] South Point Casino June Promotions - Chevron and Walmart gift cards promotion

[23:33] VideoPoker.com - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[24:30] How to bet bonuses and promotions

[27:55] Parlays and parlay cards

[34:36] Can sports bets be made on desktop computers?

[36:07] "Chopping the hold"

[43:21] Informational disadvantages and the timing of in--play bets

[52:32] DeckPrismSports.com and other online info for Ed and Matthew

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Twitter.com/EdMillerPoker
Twitter.com/davidowmatthew

"The Logic of Sports Betting" https://amzn.to/2WciyOB

Gambling With an Edge - Spanky part 2

Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor, Spanky.  We discuss how his operation works, and the art and science of sports betting.

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 sports bettor Spanky, @Spanky on Twitter
[00:30] Richard's secret game
[01:09] Was Spanky affected by the blown call in the Saints/Rams game?
[04:13] How did Spanky get his nickname?
[05:18] How often did Spanky get stiffed by offshore books?
[06:24] Does Spanky bet on March Madness or avoid it?
[08:26] Does Spanky enter handicapping contests?
[11:23] What percentage of Spanky's betting is against the opening line?
[13:16] What percentage of the time does Spanky beat the closing line?
[15:35] Does Spanky beat the Pinnacle closing lines?
[20:47] Is any sport particularly easy to beat?
[22:37] What division of labor exists on Spanky's team?
[26:12] Do Spanky's employees have non-compete agreements?
[28:13] How does Spanky evaluate potential betting partners?
[30:33] More info on Spanky's Billy Walters story
[33:00] South Point Casino February Promotions, free video poker classes
[34:30] VideoPoker.com: Game of the Week is "Super "Triple Play Jackpot"
[35:34] How much is Spanky involved in game analysis?
[36:47] Do less experienced bettors remove some of Spanky's edge?
[40:14] Does Spanky bet on obscure games that his employees recommend?
[42:29] How much autonomy do Spanky's employees have?
[45:02] Does Spank bet on baseball?
[46:21] More info on Spanky's experience in Costa Rica
[50:45] Did Spanky know Tony, the founder of 5Dimes?
[53:08] How does Spanky make money? What is the mix of art and science?
[56:16] How can people get in touch with Spanky?
[56:54] Do books often cut Spanky's lines as shown in his Harrah's video?

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Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2019

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis.  We discuss the upcoming Super Bowl and opportunities for sharp bettors.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor Frank B and Las Vegas Advisor/Huntington Press publisher Anthony Curtis.
[00:34] Did Frank and Anthony enter football contests together again this season?
[02:21] Frank and Anthony share their opinions about the Draft Kings contest.
[11:55] Frank's two phases of Super Bowl betting
[20:15] Coin toss bet and receive/defer decision discussion
[24:46] Betting "No Safety" and "No Overtime"
[29:37] Individual player props and Todd Gurley discussion
[35:42] South Point Casino - February promotions & free video poker classes
[36:46] VideoPoker.com - Game of the week "100-Play Draw Poker"
[38:17] Frank B's bridge jumper
[43:56] What are the best casinos to bet on the Super Bowl?
[48:44] Where would Anthony go to watch the Super Bowl in Vegas?
[51:53] How does Frank create numbers? James Harden cross-sports prop discussion

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Gambling With an Edge - guest Captain Jack and G2E 2018

Bob and I are again joined by sports bettor and GWAE columnist Captain Jack to discuss what we saw, liked, or didn't like at the recent Global Gaming Expo held last week in Las Vegas.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack and G2E
[00:40] How can casino managers improve sportsbook operations?
[03:40] What new sports betting offerings did Captain Jack see at G2E?
[08:10] In-game betting approval process and regulation.
[11:45] Expansion of Westgate SuperBook to other states.
[12:54] Facial recognition products.
[16:07] A blackjack variant where all hands push on a dealer 16.
[19:06] A "smart shoe" ShuffleMaster blackjack variant.
[20:22] New side bets on most table games.
[21:42] New video poker games: Lucky 8, Max Action Poker, and Stack the Deck, etc
[35:38] Multi-Strike and Super Times Play Keno.
[36:30] Gamblit skill-based games: Pac-Man, Deal or No Deal, etc
[39:18] Gaming Arts' Casino Wizard blackjack game.
[40:20] Stadium games with multiple games, fewer dealers.
[41:17] Next Gaming's skill-based games.
[42:15] SouthPoint Casino October promotions.
[42:37] VideoPoker.com promotions.
[43:12] AutoSlash.com car rentals.
[45:11] Cammegh roulette randomness.

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Gambling With an Edge - guest Mike Shackleford, the Wizard of Odds

Our guest this week is Mike Shackleford of the Wizard of Odds, and Wizard of Vegas websites. Mike is a former cohost of Gambling With an Edge, and his websites are the number one resource when people need information about casino games.

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Show Notes

[00:29] Mike’s take on 21 sidebet 

[04:14] Video Poker speed challenge on Wizard of Vegas website and how to play 2,000+ hands per hour

[16:07] Super Bowl prop bets and no safety

[20:58] Dan ruben and Pai Gow Poker

[22:44] Dream Card

[28:13] Video Poker Wizard and Win Poker

[35:13] Mike’s strategy on total eclipse

[43:21] What does the number 19 trillion represent in the WoO VP strategy calculator?

[47:11] The cycles in a great big loop

[50:01] Game inventor’s conference

[52:28] Pai Gow Tiles: pros and cons of banking

Win Poker: http://www.zamzone.com/

Cartwright episode: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-cartwright-4/

Wizard of Vegas: https://wizardofvegas.com/

Pai Gow Strategy: https://wizardofodds.com/games/pai-gow-tiles/strategy/optimal/

Pai Gow Poker: https://wizardofodds.com/games/pai-gow-poker/