Have Bets Will Travel

Our guest today is Jake Jacobs, on to talk about his new book, "Have Bets Will Travel." The book is an autobiography focused on his 40+ years as a professional gambler.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-bets-will-travel--72353726

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Jake Jacobs, author of Have Bets, Will Travel

[00:53] How did Jake start gambling? 

[05:02] Writing about gambling adjacent experiences

[07:56] Deciding on the title of Have Bets, Will Travel 

[09:29] Jake's gambling post-1992 and horseracing stories

[14:02] Legally using computers in Atlantic City 

[17:53] Playing a blackjack memory game with Bill Benter

[31:05] Taking a lie detector tie after theft allegations 

[38:52] Tropicana boss asks Jake if he is a card counter

[42:55] Wearing disguises

[44:09] A Korean bar girl goes to the wrong room 

[47:05] Favorite restaurant in Las Vegas that is not in a casino?

Links:

Get the book - https://amzn.to/4otrFct 

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge

http://Lotusofsiamlv.com

Gambling With an Edge - Blackjack Ball 2025

Bob is off playing the secret game, so I get together with Max Rubin, and Colin Jones to discuss the 2025 Blackjack Ball.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blackjack-ball-2025--68391922

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Colin Jones to discuss The Blackjack Ball

[00:45] Colin’s induction into The Blackjack Hall of Fame [01:26] Changes to voting for The Hall of Fame and BJ Traveler discussion [06:55] Costume party and best costume [13:20] Ed Thorp [14:49] UCLA Gambling Studies Program [20:13] Card counting competition [24:49] Quiz and final table games (cutting and sequencing) [36:03] Evolution of The Blackjack Ball [40:23] Other highlights from this year’s Blackjack Ball Links: Interview with BJ Traveller https://youtu.be/mnQmlrxApcE UCLA Gambling Studies Program https://uclagamblingprogram.org

Life is a Gamble - Sherriff AP episode 9

Sherriff AP chucked it all to become a professional card counter.  He had one of the worst losing streaks I have heard of, and I'm not just talking about losing money.  Everything in his life seemed to all go wrong at the same time.  I think most people would have quit, and never looked back, but he stuck it out. 

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/sherrifapepisode9

Links

Sherriff AP being told card counting is illegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jVerBdoN0c&t=222s

Gambling With an Edge - Tales From The Felt

 Our guests this week are Colin Jones, and David Drury.  We talk about a new book they produced called "Tales From The Felt," which is a collection of 21 true stories from 21 different professional blackjack players. 

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/tftfelt

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction of Colin Jones and David Drury, authors of Tales from the Felt

[00:40]  A listener thanks GWAE

[02:43]  The idea for Tales from the Felt

[04:24]  Selecting stories, favorite stories

[10:33]  Deadlines, editing, managing authors

[13:07]  Were there any authors that weren't able to contribute?

[17:13]  Is the book currently available?

[18:55]  Book proceeds benefit the Blackjack Hall of Fame 501(c)(3)

[20:08]  How to order the book, bonus content

[23:05]  Commercials

[27:25]  Seven Tonys, The Mansplainer, and showing the humanity of AP

[34:03]  How did Richard choose his story?

[36:08]  David's riverboat story

[38:31]  When will book orders start shipping?

[39:24]  The Gift of the Magi by Darryl Purpose, Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar Series, Moneyball by Michael Lewis, Friends of the Children nonprofit, Swatch Watch

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com

Link to Buy Tales From the Felt by Colin Jones and David Drury

http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/collections/frontpage/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology

Recommended:

http://Darrylpurpose.bandcamp.com/track/the-gift-of-the-magi

Harlan Coben's Myron Bolitar Series - https://amzn.to/3GIQHAo

Moneyball by Michael Lewis - https://amzn.to/3EAJaRN

http://Friendsofthechildren.org

http://Swatch.com

Gambling With an Edge - Anthony Curtis 11/1/2022

 Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas.

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/ac11012022

Show Notes

00:00]  Introduction

[00:48]  Mattress Mack and the World Series

[05:32]  Is the free furniture deal still available?

[08:36]  Does Mattress Mack really want the Astros to win?

[10:12]  Grand Prix is Las Vegas, celebrity racing odds

[18:41]  Tilman Fertitta

[20:58]  Station casinos, lost points, hoarding points

[25:33]  Commercials

[29:41]  Don Schlesinger's upcoming book 

[35:24]  Bob Dancer and Phileas Bruce strategy cards

[41:07]  Las Vegas Advisor is going digital

[45:00]  Recommended:  $25 match plays at The D, $1M photo display at Binion's

Sponsored Links:

https://SouthPointCasino.com

https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

https://VideoPoker.com/gwae

https://Unabated.com

Books Referenced:

Sportsbook Management by Roxy Roxborough - https://amzn.to/3NyRxkD

Blackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger - https://amzn.to/3zG8h3M

Connected Vegas Style by Richard Wilk - https://amzn.to/3WxSMF8

Recommended:

Match play promotions at The D

$1M display at Binion's

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 10/27/2022

 No guest this week as we answer questions from our 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.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mail10252022

Show Notes

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/15/2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our 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.

Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mail09032022

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:54]  MegaBucks

[03:07]  Can fans show support for GWAE by donating to charity?

[04:10]  Progressive slots, earning EV

[12:07]  DB versus DBB video poker

[16:46]  Books for aspiring card counters

[18:19]  Networking with other APs

[19:56]  Vulturing video poker

[24:57]  Playing blackjack for comps

[29:27]  Video poker line questions

[31:33]  Do video poker players get banned?

[33:28]  Playing as a recreational player in Reno

[35:35]  Risk of ruin in 9/6 Jacks or Better $125 hands with $100k bankroll

[37:17]  http://SouthPointCasino.com

[38:02]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[38:31]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[39:22]  http://Unabated.com

[40:05]  Returning to a casino after being trespassed

[41:39]  Using a bearded account for sports betting

[44:52]  Traveling for sports betting sign up bonuses?

[47:00]  W2G tax implications

[50:20]  Counting cards against CSMs

[52:35]  Vulturing Ultimate X

[54:30]  Do all Mega-Millions machines lock after the jackpot is hit?

[55:52]  Stories from Bob's plays at MGM in the late 1990s

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com

Books Referenced:

Knockout Blackjack by Olaf Vancura and Ken Fuchs https://amzn.to/3QNln4X

Blackjack Blueprint by Rick Blaine - https://amzn.to/3UglWqQ

21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones - https://amzn.to/3xr2fD5

Video Poker for Winners by Bob Dancer https://amzn.to/3Bk7dCT

Software Referenced:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/dunbars-risk-analyzer-for-video-poker-v-2-0-download/

Episodes Referenced:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-captain-jack-andrews/

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-captain-jack-andrews-and-rufus-peabody/

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-captain-jack-andrews-and-rufus-peabody-part-2/

Gambling With an Edge - mail bag 8/11/2022

 No guest this week as we answer questions from our 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.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mail08062022

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Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:30]  Bill Benter's published material

[02:02]  Risk of ruin for 8/5 and 8/6 Jack or Better

[03:47]  Getting flat-bet at a Strip casino

[05:06]  Intermittent fasting

[17:00]  Getting cut off from comps at a small locals casino

[19:39]  Backed off aggressively for counting at a Native American casino

[22:26]  Relationship between net worth and bankroll

[26:55]  Gambling advice, blackjack on Vice

[30:16]  https://SouthPointCasino.com

[31:06]  https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[31:38]  https://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[33:05]  Average daily theoretical calculations across properties

[34:18]  Dating tips for a single professional gambler

[37:11]  Speed of shuffling on video poker games

[38:20]  Paying off markers with a credit card

[40:05]  Video poker training software, Win Poker

[41:43]  Does a property care about the use of video poker strategy cards

[43:01]  Calculating the edge on a video poker loss rebate

[49:11]  Video poker progressives

[50:57]  Recommended:  The Bear on Hulu, Official Secrets on Netflix

Sponsored Links:

https://SouthPointCasino.com

https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

https://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Sites Referenced:

https://WizardofOdds.com

https://Vpfree2.com

Vice episode https://youtu.be/PsZpnoELOus

Bill Benter's 1994 paper:

https://www.gwern.net/docs/statistics/decision/1994-benter.pdf

Bloomberg article:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-05-03/the-gambler-who-cracked-the-horse-racing-code?utm_content=business&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Recommended:

"The Bear"  https://Hulu.com/series/the-bear

"Official Secrets"  https://Netflix.com/title/81052553

Gambling With an Edge - mail bag 7/28/2022

 No guest this week as we answer questions from our 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.

https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/email07222022

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Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:26]  The impact of recessions on casinos

[01:07]  Calculating the value of video poker progressives

[02:20]  Expensive mistakes

[07:19]  Hitting hard 14 versus 6 

[08:44]  Legal name change and SSN

[10:53]  Playing under someone else's players card

[13:04]  Princess cruise casino

[15:38]  Group slot pulls

[18:17]  Are markers still owed if a player is 86'd?

[18:55]  Ultimate Texas Hold'em

[21:01]  Is it possible to get a players' club card without scanning ID?

[25:08]  http://SouthPointCasino.com

[25:55]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[26:24]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[26:59]  Richard's experience playing in Warsaw

[37:31]  Sports handicapping advice, books, publications

[38:52]  WinPoker app

[41:50]  Sharing secrets

[43:11]  CTRs for non-Americans

[44:08]  Scalping James Grosjean's book

[46:32]  Video poker ROI

[47:40]  Estimating error video poker error rate

[49:40]  W2Gs on Native American casinos

[50:36]  Baccarat dealer errors

[52:14]  AP diversity

[55:27]  Recommended:  Alone on Netflix, Lifespan by David Sinclair

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced:

Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3Ja6UOu

The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/3PFQkbN

20/20 Sports Betting by Logan Fields https://amzn.to/3oxYLdc

Recommended:

"Alone" http://Netflix.com/title/81271131

Lifespan by David Sinclair https://amzn.to/3Jf83UI

Gambling With an Edge - guest Will

Our guest this week is Will.  Will started out as a card counter, moved on to other forms of AP, and then moved into DFS and sports betting.

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/will
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Show Notes

 [00:00]  Introduction of advantage player, Will

[01:07]  Will's gambling background

[03:59]  Early bet spreads and late night minimums

[04:54]  Getting deterred by early losses, blackjack forums, finding a team

[10:17]  Trying to return to the team after a 100-hour losing streak, learning new system, retesting

[12:27]  Playing with Darryl Purpose

[14:59]  Moving to Las Vegas, finding games in the U.S.

[21:48]  Hole-carding

[22:48]  Getting backed-off, barred, etc

[28:37]  Differences in advantage play between the U.S. and U.K.

[31:42]  Card counting rules in London clubs

[33:03]  Commercial break

[35:24]  Will's career since 2015

[38:41]  Computer programming

[41:28]  Weak DFS markets

[44:18]  DFS pools versus head-to-head

[46:28]  DFS mindset versus AP mindset

[50:15]  Atlantic City friendly kidnapping story

[57:45]  Recommended:  Laos Asia Market, Death on the Nile, Other Ship app

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

Laos Asia Market https://www.yelp.com/biz/laos-asia-market-las-vegas?start=40

http://20thcenturystudios.com/movies/death-on-the-nile

http://Othership.us/app

Gambling With an Edge - mail bag 6/16/2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our 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.

 

 

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:38]  Double Up feature in video poker

[02:46]  Effect of variance when playing multiple hands on blackjack

[04:00]  Playing online vs playing in-person

[05:50]  Legality of relaying hole card information

[08:06]  Pressing a casino on a jackpot that might have gone unpaid

[10:48]  Tax evasion versus tax avoidance

[15:31]  The value of strategy deviations in blackjack

[16:57]  Continue to play after being flyered?

[20:54]  Keno tournaments

[23:36]  Expected value in video poker progressives

[24:16]  Players who won $90,000 in cash

[27:22]  Getting a pin-locked players card

[29:30]  Playing rated versus unrated

[30:44]  South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win

[32:31]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room

[33:04]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners   

[33:54]  Asian food in Las Vegas

[36:35]  Slot points for video poker variants

[39:16]  Using free play on high variance video poker games

[43:33]  Harrah's North Carolina properties

[46:28]  Recommended:  Margins of Error podcast, William Bernhardt law drama books

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced;

Blackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger - https://amzn.to/3NUSDGJ

Theory of Blackjack by Peter Griffin - https://amzn.to/39u4X1S

Links Referenced:

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Recommended:

Margins of Error podcast http://Cnn.com/audio/podcasts/margins-of-error/episodes/7156fbc3-2cab-48b6-bf27-ae8e0182547c

William Bernhardt legal thrillers - https://amzn.to/3aXE4DP

 

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 2/17/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We also discuss Vegas rescinding the mask mandate, Mattress Mac, and Bet MGM "claiming" you can now deposit with credit cards with no fees.

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

[00:50]  Mask mandate removed in Nevada

[02:27]  Mattress Mack's Super Bowl Bet and other prop bets

[04:44]  BetMGM accepts credit cards

[07:12]  Using a spouse's player's card

[08:46]  Penalty cards in DDB

[10:12]  Rat-holing chips while using a player's card

[11:21]  Free cruises, tier matching, cruise offers, etc

[12:42]  Software and websites for video poker correction

[14:22]  Does it ever make sense to stop when winnings are much higher than expected value?

[18:25]  Side counts on a six deck shoe

[19:30]  How many hours of practice are required to be good at video poker?

[20:30]  The history and future of blackjack conditions

[23:22]  Does Bob use other advantage plays?

[25:24]  Accumulating change vouchers

[27:29]  South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[28:19]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[29:00]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[30:02]  Finding back issues of Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum Magazine

[31:25]  Should play for comps be focused at one property or spread around?

[35:35]  Planning to be a professional gambler?

[37:53]  Advantage plays in retirement with a $20k bankroll

[42:05]  Hole-carding as a tall player

[44:08]  Bob's recent blog post and teammate decisions

[47:43]  Protecting a bankroll while traveling abroad

[49:49]  Recommended:  Unbelievable on Netflix, Fargo

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Bob's Recent Blog Post:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/what-would-you-do-2/

Recommended:

"Unbelievable"  http://Netflix.com/title/80153467

"Fargo" http://Kanopy.com/product/fargo

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 2/3/2022

No guest this week as we 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.

 

 

 Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:52]  How much can a new AP realistically earn with a $100k bankroll

[05:29]  Rat-holing chips

[07:21]  Promotional slot machine payouts

[09:16]  The risk of playing on someone else's card

[10;51]  Casino exact gaming day

[12:06]  Getting put in OSN or flyered over machine play

[14:03]  Flat-betted in NJ

[15:24]  Counting with a ring

[18:29]  Bans, partial bans, and promotional restrictions

[21:57]  Are professional gamblers immune from degeneracy? 

[23:45]  Calculating ADT 

[25:22]  Bankroll calculations

[27:20]  Correlated parlays, same game parlays

[29:36]  Flying with large sums of cash

[32:19]  How much can you win before getting kicked out?

[34:10]  South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives

[35;05]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[35;46]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[37:22]  Off-shore video poker

[40:52]  Index play vs basic strategy play and betting

[44:42]  Dealt royals in video poker

[47:06]  Playing blackjack with a spread for comps in Las Vegas

[48:37]  Does picking up free play without play affect your rating?

[49;24]  Video poker progressives break-even calculations

[50:49]  Risk of getting backed-off with an existing player's card

[52:10]  What are the odds of getting a low 4-of-a-kind?

[53:21]  Counting cards at a tribal casino

[55:57]  Recommended:  The Misfits

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced:

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

Websites Referenced:

http://Qfit.com

http://Unabated.com

Recommended:

The Misfits https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055184/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

Gambling With an Edge - European card counter, Stefan

Our guest this week is a blackjack player from Europe named Stefan. We talk about his experiences playing in European casinos, and his first trip to Las Vegas.

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 blackjack player, Stefan

[00:49]  Stefan's blackjack experience

[01:59]  Are blackjack books translated into Greek?

[03:57]  Playing blackjack in Greece

[06:07]  Playing in illegal casinos

[07:44]  Cheating by casinos

[16:42]  Dangerous situations

[17:33]  Altering penetration and shuffling methods

[21:03]  Shuffles in Las Vegas

[24:24]  Stefan's first trip to the United States

[26:53]  South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat

[28:00]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[28:42]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:48[  Playing loss rebates

[30:34]  Playing in other countries, currency restrictions, and danger

[39:43]  Some of Stefan's bad experiences

[40:46]  Getting backed off in Europe and other blackjack variations

[47:29]  Advice for card counters

[50:03]  Startup on Netflix, Kanopy,.com, Hair, Together Together

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced:

Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/34SO2nb

Million Dollar Blackjack by Ken Uston https://amzn.to/3nkmc9y

Playing Blackjack as a Business by Lawerence Revere https://amzn.to/3fncH5a

Recommended:

http://Netflix.com/title/80154285

http://Kanopy.com

Gambling With an Edge - guest Steven Bridges

Our guest this week is magician, and card counter Steven Bridges. In 2018 Steven was a street magician in London.  He decided to learn to count cards, and document his journey in a YouTube series.

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 blackjack player, Steven Bridges

[00:44]  Being "unintentionally retired"

[01:51]  Stephen's YouTube channel

[03:33]  Colin Jones

[04:36]  Content creation, filming, and related considerations

[13:07]  An instant bankroll

[16:36]  What was the plan before the bankroll appeared?

[17:58]  Blackjack Bootcamp

[19:07]  Managing the logistics of cash

[21:52]  Early play, bet sizes, and swings

[24:21]  Filming the early sessions and field tests

[26:39]  Playing in Washington

[29:31]  South Point Casino December promotions - 50% off almost everything, City Shine moonshine giveaway

[30:59]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[31:39]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[32:57]  Statistics from the first month in Washington

[35:10]  U.S. blackjack versus European blackjack

[40:36]  Returning to the U.S.

[49:21]  Bad back-offs

[52:00]  How to find Steven on Youtube

[53:00]  Recommended:  Dead Irish by John Lescroart, Anki app

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://Youtube.com/stevenbridges

Recommended:

Dead Irish by John Lescroart  https://amzn.to/3of8xkR

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Gambling With an Edge - guest Mike Shackleford aka The Wizard of Odds

 Our guest this week is Mike Shackleford, aka The Wizard of Odds.  We talk to Mike about what he had been up to lately, as well as his book Gambling 102.

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 Michael Shackleford, the Wizard of Odds

[00:48]  Gambling 102

[03:27]  Wizard of Odds newsletter and James Bond movies

[09:25]  Punto Banco

[14:11]  James Bond/s other gambling games

[19:56]  Sal Piacente and cheating scenes in other movies

[20:32]  Which James Bond was the best gambler?

[23:30]  The Card Counter

[24:21]  South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion

[26:02]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[26:35]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[27:45]  Double Up promotion

[31:45]  How often does Michael gamble these days?

[32:21]  Michael's relationship with WizardofOdds.com and WizardofVegas.com

[34:44]  Magic trick and magicians

[45:03]  Michael's other interests

[46:02]  Recommended:  Wonderground by Jeff McBride, Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead, Mind Games at The Strat

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://WizardofOdds.com

http://WizardofVegas.com

http://Twitter.com/wizard0fodds

Books Referenced:

Scarne's Complete Guide to Gambling by John Scarne https://amzn.to/3FKPHrP

Other Things Referenced:

http://Youtube.com/watch?v=ki4Fbctwnjs

http://Mirage.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.html

http://Mackingshow.com

Recommended:

http://Vegaswonderground.com

http://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/banachek-the-mind-s 

Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead https://amzn.to/30Ubfnk

Mind Games at the Strat

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 10/21/2021

No guest this week as we 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.

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:33]  Did Bob ever take advantage of online casino promotions?

[01:28]  W2Gs for craps players

[03:44]  General rules for all variations in video poker

[05:32]  Card counting for comps

[10:12]  Should slot hustling be avoided where hole-carding

[11:30]  Magic of the Nile slot advantage player tracking

[13:21]  $5DDB with double progressive amounts

[16:52]  Should a new AP chase progressives?

[19:54]  Seven Stars Insider newsletter

[21:34]  Prax

[23:23]  Card counting as a refusal and AP sports betting

[25:03]  Signing up for new credit cards when purchasing a home

[27:08]  Baccarat, roulette, and baccarat bonuses

[32:05]  How do the odds change playing two hands versus one hand

[35:24]  Valuing a blackjack hot seat promotion

[39:20]  South Point Casino October Promotions - $500k+ Monster Money casino-wide progressives, Prime Time Mondays for people 55 and older

[40:45]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[41:25]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[42:35]  How did Bob get backed off playing video poker at MGM properties?

[44:52]  Basic strategy for multi-deck and doubling on A7

[48:18]  How can a dealer handle impolite players?

[50:12]  Putting tape over unused camera on computer

[52:17]  Loss rebates for roulette

[53:16]  Blackjack dealer yells "skills check"

[54:31]  Card pulling

[57:34]  Recommended:  books by Donald Westlake, Margins of Error podcast

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced:

Comp City by Max Rubin https://amzn.to/3jjfvCw

Software Referenced: 

http://Qfit.com

Recommended:

Donald Westlake books https://amzn.to/3C7k0I4

Margins of Error podcast http://Cnn.com/audio/podcasts/margins-of-error

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 10/7/2021

No guest this week as we 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.

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:40]  Biggest gambling regrets

[03:57]  How can dealers gain AP knowledge?

[06:44]  Variance on multi-line video poker

[10:20]  Fixed-odds horse racing

[11:49]  Bob's problems with betting in Arizona

[22:29]  How do APs network?

[25:45]  Advantages and disadvantages of playing on casino credit

[30:39]  South Point Casino October Promotions - $500k+ Monster Money casino-wide progressives

[31:54]  http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[32:35]  http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[34:15]  Who should a player contact about re-entering a property after being thrown out?

[37:20]  Slot YouTubers

[39:28]  Vulturing Ultimate X

[40:46]  New GWAE intro

[42:40]  Recommended - Goliath on Amazon Prime, The Devil May Dance by Jake Tapper, Ross Thomas novels, The Hustler, The Color of Money, Jake Jacobs review of The Card Counter

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Episodes Referenced:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-wilma0-part-2

Recommended:

http://Amazon.com/Goliath-Season-1/dp/B0875NY2V2

The Devil May Dance by Jake Tapper https://amzn.to/3AmrHs7

Ross Thomas novels https://amzn.to/306VNn1

The Hustler https://amzn.to/2WPNJFQ

The Color of Money https://amzn.to/3lmk2Wy

The Card Counter movie review. http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/the-card-counter-review

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/30/2021

No guest this week as we 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.

 Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction

[00:32] Video poker progressive with a must-hit-by amount

[02:08] Hole carding practice

[05:26] Civilian criticism of hitting A7 vs 10 while counting

[09:03] How easily can a video poker pay table be changed?

[15:13] Playing Spanish 21 unrated

[17:47] How to approach a vulnerable table?

[20:38] Handling variance on 9/6 Triple Double Bonus

[24:14] Game selection in video poker and table games

[25:50] Running bad on video poker

[30:10] Phone apps and device law

[34:51] Long hotel comp stays

[36:26] Why doesn't Bob Dancer have a Youtube channel?

[38:29] Bet spread vs min to max

[41:51] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[42:31] South Point Casino September Promotions - $500k Monster Money casino-wide progressives

[43:35] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[44:23] Playing in retirement and the comp game

[47:10] Why do dealers hate match play coupon players?

[51:08] Do people recognize Richard's voice?

[55:18] Tipping after W2G bar tops

[58:12] Recommended - Sex Education on Netflix, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz 

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Books Referenced:

Beyond Counting by James Grosjean - (out of print)

Modern Blackjack by Norm Wattenbarger - https://amzn.to/3m9xBrn

Recommended:

Sex Education http://Netflix.com/title/80197526

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz  https://amzn.to/3ii0GQl

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 9/6/2021

No guest this week as we 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.

Show Notes

[00:00]  Introduction

[00:36]  Comments on commercials

[02:27]  Probability of royal flushes on 9/6 Jacks

[03:56]  Vetting of GWAE guests

[07:25]  New casino table games

[09:43]  Double Joker video poker

[11:40]  W2G jackpoint threshold

[13:30]  What's the best way to listen to GWAE?

[14:44]  RFID and TITO at Resorts World table games

[16:15]  Return on card counting

[17:51]  Will the Mirage poker room ever re-open

[18:06]  $1 to $3 Limit Hold/em in Vegas

[19:04]  Why do casinos allow Bob to play?

[19:37]  VideoPoker.com strategy corrections

[21:26]  Card counting advice for a new player without a network

[25:02]  Burning cards on a double deck games

[27;31]  What edge can a recreational player get?

[29:06]  Comp hustling

[30:15]  Split Card Poker

[32:41]  Software used by casinos to catch card counters

[33:19]  $125/hand video poker comps

[36:13]  IRS reporting requirements on table games

[39:01]  Why wasn't the card maker in Phil Ivey's edge sorting case charged?

[41:09]  South Point Casino September Promotions - City Lights Shine giveaway, Hot Seat promotions, South Point 400 tickets

[42:20]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[43:03]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[44:10]  Using side bets in blackjack to reach table minimum when the count is high

[46:33]  Can banks deny service to professional gamblers?

[48:27]  Transitioning from a recreational gambler to a professional gambler

[51:55]  A match play dispute on craps

[54:50]  Recommended:  Advantage 32 rubber bands, Here Today

Sponsored Links:

SouthPointCasino.com

BlackjackApprenticeship.com

VideoPoker.com/gwae

Links Referenced:

WizardofOdds.com

Qfit.com

Recommended:

Advantage 32 rubber bands  https://amzn.to/2VrhRqk

Sonypictures.com/movies/heretoday