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I have two distinct lives. One in the trenches of low-budget film and television, the other in professional gambling. Because of the feast-or-famine nature of show business I need a reliable income... gambling. So here you will read about both worlds. Enjoy!



Showing posts with label football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label football. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2025

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

Friday, February 2, 2024

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. 


Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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

Thursday, September 1, 2022

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

Thursday, February 10, 2022

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:

Guest Links:

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

Thursday, September 23, 2021

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

Thursday, September 16, 2021

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

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Gambling With an Edge - guest Captain Jack Andrews

Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews. Recently Captain Jack has been producing a considerable amount of quality YouTube videos on 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 or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

podcast
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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor and GWAE contributor, Captain Jack Andrews

[00:39] Captain Jack's Youtube Channel

[08:38] Daily fantasy sports market

[10:30] Does educating suckers ultimately affect vig?

[13:09] How to find Captain Jack's broadcasts

[16:56] Captain Jack's chat with Rufus Peabody and Spanky

[20:38] South Point Hotel and Casino - more than 10,000 games returning over 99%

[21:26] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners

[22:45] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community

[23:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

[24:51] Captain Jack's online icon

[27:43] American Bettors Coalition
[33:35] Will the NFL play a full schedule?

[34:54] Billy Walters

[37:35] Could playing football in empty stadiums affect home field advantage?

[40:11] Futures bets and opportunity costs

[42:17] Tips to trim house edge, save time, handicap, etc

[45:53] Beating lines versus shopping lines

[50:00] Captain Jack's future content and target audiences


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


Captain Jack's Links:
Youtube.com/channel/UC5qdmM1k5chVxcUuF56sLuQ
LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/captain-jack/
Twitter.com/capjack2000

Links Referenced:
AmericanBettorsCoalition.org
Twitter.com/americanbettor


Books Referenced:
Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3dI5rhi
The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/2LyDlZH

Thursday, January 30, 2020

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 ReporterThe Outsider, and Geeks Who Drink Trivia

Sponsored Links:

Links from Guests

Recommended:

Episodes Referenced:

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Gambling With an Edge - Sports bettor Rufus Peabody

Our guests this week is professional sports bettor Rufus Peabody,  who tells the story about being shut out of a $1 million first prize at the Draft Kings NFL handicapping contest. We also discuss his sports betting process, and his podcast, Bet The Process.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Rufus Peabody, professional sports bettor

[00:30] How did Rufus get involved in sports betting?

[03:19] Besides econometrics, what other mathematical experience does Rufus have?

[04:22] Does Rufus wish that he had an alias?

[04:59] Draft Kings contest: overlay, parlays, strategy, bet grading

[14:13] Did Rufus' Super Bowl portfolio do well?

[16:01] Where did Rufus watch the Super Bowl?

[16:30] "Bet the Process" podcast with Rufus and Jeff Ma

[19:42] Rufus' NFL consulting experience

[21:35] What teams are most likely to embrace analytics?

[23:23] Should an NFL trailing by 3 points call a time out before the 2-minute warning?

[25:00] South Point February promotions - casino-wide progressives, President's Day $32k give away, free video poker classes

[26:43] VideoPoker.com - Game of the Week is "Face Card Frenzy"

[27:24] Where does Rufus release his picks?

[27:56] Does Rufus mostly bet sides and totals?

[28:57] How does Rufus balance the pros and cons of early betting and late betting?

[30:04] Does Rufus watch games?

[31:31] Does Rufus like bridge jumper bets like "no safety?"

[33:07] Betting on golf

[33:24] How does Rufus get NFL data?

[34:15] MLB data sets and umpire biases

[36:04] Rufus' Twitter feed, @RufusPeabody

[36:41] Rufus' Super Bowl betting process

[40:46] Is it more dangerous to bet on Belichick games?

[43:06] Did Rufus get as much money down as expected on the Super Bowl?
[46:47] Would Rufus use bet runners to get money down?

[47:36] Did Rufus ever consider betting on horse racing?

[49:05] How did Rufus' parents react to his career path?

[50:43] How does Rufus' career affect his relationship with his girlfriend?

SouthPointCasino.com
VideoPoker.com
Massey-Peabody.com

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Gambling With an Edge - guest Ed Miller

Our guest this week is Ed Miller. We talk about DFS, sports betting, and in-game betting.


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Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Ed Miller, noted poker authority and sports bettor.
[00:26] Ed's sports betting articles in Card Player Magazine.
[03:13] Does Ed still play DFS?
[07:22] Draft Kings' Sports Betting Championship fiasco.
[11:40] In-play betting discussion.
[32:33] South Point Casino January Promotions: Spin to Win, Senior Days, and free video poker classes.
[34:34] VideoPoker.com: Game of the Week - "Face Card Frenzy."
[35:48] Remembering Gavin Smith.
[36:22] The NFL's new alternative helmet design.
[39:12] Does Ed agree with Spanky's assessment that sportsbooks in Vegas are not easily beaten?
[43:20] Does Ed bet prop bets?

EdMiller.com
SouthPointCasino.com
VideoPoker.com

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Gambling With an Edge - Spanky

Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor, Spanky.  We discuss how Vegas books have changed, his interaction with Billy Walters, and how important getting a good line is.

 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] Intro of Spanky, a sports bettor
[00:30] How did Spanky start gambling?
[01:33] When did Spanky realize that he could make money gambling?
[07:28] How did people in Spanky’s life react to his transition into a professional gambler?
[09:34] Why did Spanky go to Costa Rica?
[12:36] Did Spanky initially also play in online casinos?
[20:24] Did UIGEA impact online sports betting?
[23:26] Is Spanky still able to find arbitrage opportunities?
[26:02] Why is Spanky more successful than other sports bettors?
[28:33] How well does Spanky know Billy Walters?
[32:55] Did Spanky ever develop betting bots?
[34:38] South Point Casino - January Promotions and Free Video Poker Classes
[40:38] Does Spanky make in-game bets?
[42:18] What advice does Spanky have for aspiring sports bettors?
[46:46] What sports betting books does Spanky recommend?
[48:20] What sports does Spanky bet? What sports does he avoid?
[50:43] Do games with less media coverage have higher edges?
[55:14] Spanky’s secrets to a happy life.


Books:
Robbing the One Armed Bandits - https://amzn.to/2BUNj2u
Sharp Sports Betting - https://amzn.to/2Q53Zyd
Conquering Risk - https://amzn.to/2COODFN

Sponsors
SouthPointCasino.com
VideoPoker.com/gwae

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Gambling With an Edge - guest Captain Jack

Our guest this week is Captain Jack.  Captain Jack is a sports bettor and GWAE columnist, and we discuss how sports betting is proliferating in numerous states following the repeal of the PASPA law.

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Show Notes

[00:00] Intro of Captain Jack
[00:30] What is Captain Jack's opinion of sports betting in states that recently legalized sports betting?
[01:52] Sports betting promotions that have a positive expectation.
[03:30] Are there sports betting apps in New Jersey?
[05:03] Are the lines in New Jersey identical to lines in Las Vegas?
[06:02] Are soccer prices different between the U.S. and Europe?
[07:06] What other states are soon going to have legalized sports betting?
[09:30] How would someone know if their home state is good for sports betting?
[13:58] Why is Louisiana facing more opposition to gambling than Mississippi?
[15:30] What will September sports betting in New Jersey revenue be?
[19:14] How is online gambling doing relative to online sports betting in New Jersey?
[20:15] What is the online gambling revenue in New Jersey?
[21:26] Is it wise to ban skilled sports bettors? Does this happen in New Jersey?
[25:02] Why hasn't BetFair done better?
[28:33] The FanDuel Denver vs Oakland live-betting line error incident.
[34:11] Southpoint October promotions
[35:08] AutoSlash saved Bob time and money.
[36:33] VideoPoker.com promotions
[38:30] What makes a winning sports bettor?
[44:20] How smart are sports betting APs?
[46:52] Reconciling historical data, rule changes, and small sample size.
[51:11] Discussion of sports tout and affiliate services.
[55:35] Captain Jack's column on Gambling with an Edge
[57:55] Captain Jack's Twitter @CapJack2000

AutoSlash - http://autoslash.com
SouthPoint Casino - https://southpointcasino.com/

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Gambling With an Edge - Geoff Freeman of the AGA

Our guest today is Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association. The AGA is the chief lobbying organization for the casino industry. We discuss the coming spread of sports betting in the United States, and other issues that effect both the casino industry and the players.

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Show Notes

[00:27] Is it fair to say that American Gaming Association is a chief lobbying organization for gaming in the United States?
[01:09] Sports betting and PASPA
[03:16] Will there be national or state laws regarding sports betting?
[04:51] Structuring the gaming taxes to ensure sports bettors stay in the game
[07:05] The prospect of reducing the WTG threshold
[09:41] Confiscating cash by law enforcers
[11:35] Are tribal casinos’ memberships to AGA a recent development? How many tribal casinos are part of the AGA?
[20:49] Mass shooting in Las Vegas 
[23:09] 5 years ahead: the casino expansion in the U.S. 
[27:24] AGA’s view on online gaming and why did online sports betting move faster than online poker?
[31:11] Millennials and skill based gaming
[34:43] A proper time to end a Blackjack and Video Poker session
[38:50] Civilians pointing out dealers’ mistakes in favor of the player
[39:54] Cover plays in Blackjack counting
[41:46] Are differences in the basic strategy for Blackjack S17 and H17 big enough to learn separate strategies?


American Gaming Association: https://www.americangaming.org/

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Gambling With an Edge - Frank B and Anthony Curtis

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. We discuss football contests, sports betting in general, and other things happening in Vegas.

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Show Notes

[00:53] A casino cancelling an sports arbitrage bet
[08:49] Why do sports books hate arbitrage players?
[14:24] Can you profit from betting the opposite of a weak sports bettor?
[20:36] A meter money opportunity at the Lucky Dragon
[25:41] Partnering up in football contests
[31:53] Expert witness opportunity with Bob Nersesian
[38:17] Max Rubin’s ratholing story in his book, “Comp City"
[40:23] When is the best time to rathole?
[44:18] Highlights in this year’s LVA book
[47:58] New books coming out
[50:39] The implications of the Supreme Court decision on sports betting

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Gambling With an Edge - Super Bowl 2018

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. We discuss this week's super bowl, and talk about proposition bets. We focus not just on good bets to make, but more importantly on how sharp players think and analyze bets in order to get an edge.

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Show Notes

[02:04] How does public's sentiment apply to bettors? Getting an advantage over the over-reacting public
[07:13] Betting props: who would be some of the more interesting players for New England?
[11:33] The effect of specific players in the New England Super Bowl
[16:58] Cross sports prop bets and the basic strategy
[29:31] The value on the rushing yards for the quarterbacks
[32:19] Betting no safety, no overtime, and no 2 point conversions, no 3 point margin of victory (bridge jumper bet of sorts)
[42:18] Over/Under on field goals
[45:13] Market Efficiency and the basic strategy for sports betting
[47:51] Interesting off the wall props this year

Thursday, December 14, 2017

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

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

Thursday, September 7, 2017

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


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

Thursday, August 24, 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

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Gambling With an Edge - guests Anthony Curtis & Frank B.

Our guests this week are Anthony Curtis & Frank B. We talk about Caesars new move to start charging for parking, how they fared in this year's NFL contests, and football betting in general.

 podcast 
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