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

Gambling With an Edge - Dennis Rappaport

Bob and I are back to talk to Dennis Rappaport.  Dennis was a boxing manager, and promotor probably best known for managing Gerry Cooney.  He also was a brilliant PR man, and has some crazy stories from his years in "The Sweet Science."

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dennis-rappaport--58880349

Billy Baxter - episode 15

 Billy Baxter is a legend in the gambling world.  Today we focus on his time as a boxing manager, and some very high stakes golf games.

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/episode/billybaxter--58627231

Gambling With an Edge - guest Captain Jack 2

The guest this week is Captain Jack. He is on to talk sports betting before the first week of NFL football starts. We also touch on the potential for legal sports betting in the US, and some parlay strategies.

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Show Notes

[00:34] How can you play Video Poker faster?

[02:29] Football rule changes and their effects on handicapping

[05:28] How much does the absence of Ezekiel Elliott affect the line on Dallas Cowboys?

[10:20] LA money coming into Vegas

[13:20] The Mayweather vs McGregor fight

[18:45] The significance of beating the closing line

[21:05] Using bitcoins for anonymous sports betting

[25:05] Is it possible to set up an anonymous sports book account?

[27:30] What it means to have money working in a sportsbook

[28:45] What is the general status of online sports books?

[31:30] New Jersey sports betting cases

[45:17] Stanford Wong's “teasers"

[47:32] Learning resources for sports betting

[52:22] Placing a bet without a feel for handicapping

Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/?locale=en

Stanford Wong - "Sharp Sports Betting: http://amzn.to/2xdAGPZ

Captain Jack episode: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-captain-jack

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Football rule changes: https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/football-rules-changes-2017/

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis, owner of The Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press publishing.  We discuss NFL contests, and current Vegas news.

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Show Notes

[00:37] A successful poker & VP player wants to start counting cards. How should he start?

[03:15] Do you have to pay outstanding markers if the casino isn’t actively collecting it?

[06:30] Anthony’s take on Cromwell Casino’s competing via better gambling opportunities

[14:03] What makes a great game?

[15:01] Low price rooms disappearing on the Strip

[18:55] The Comp City slot app

[25:24] Football contest 2017

[30:54] Mayweather vs McGregor 

[40:31] Why is the money in shoes when the DD games offer better odds?

[44:07] How do you know when to play 2 hands?

[48:20] Comp City app and new gambling books coming out

Olaf Vancura - Knock-Out Blackjack: http://amzn.to/2wadccT

Arnold Snyder - Blackbelt in blackjack: http://amzn.to/2wBtA7v

Casino Verite: http://amzn.to/2xF6gmd

Rick Blaine -  Blackjack Blueprint: http://amzn.to/2ggQpqr

Bryce Carlson Blackjack for Blood: http://amzn.to/2wAwNUK

Standford Wong Professional Black Jack: http://amzn.to/2vjfJmk

Jeff Hwang episodes: 

https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jeff-hwang-on

https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jeff-hwang-2

Jeff Hwang article: https://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/20/the-millennial-problem-the-problem-with-the-casino.aspx

LVA casino: https://play.lasvegasadvisor.com/account/login/