Richard W. Munchkin

https://SouthPointCasino.com

Books Referenced:

Casino Tournament Strategy by Stanford Wong - https://amzn.to/3VMJFOX

Gambling 102 by Michael Shackleford - https://amzn.to/3Zi01Cb

The Playlist (incorrectly called the Industry in the episode) http://Netflix.com/title/81186296

Thursday, November 3, 2022

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://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

Thursday, October 27, 2022

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

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Buddy Frank & G2E 2022

Bob and I get a return visit from long time slot director Buddy Frank, and this was taped immediately after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show, the biggest casino industry trade show of the year. We spend a lot of time talking about the new things we saw.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/g2e2022

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction slot director and consultant, Buddy Frank

[01:56] Machine games at G2E

[04:06] Biggest trends at G2E, cashless gaming and sports betting

[06:18] Skill-based slot machines

[07:37] Electronic versions of carnival games

[12:17] Stadium gaming, player interaction, and tipping

[15:57] Investment research, profitability

[18:02] Variable state slot machines

[20:13] Slot machine screen size

[22:47] Slot machine bet size options

[28:16] Progressive machines with different bet sizes

[30:58] Must-hit by machines

[36:05] http://SouthPointCasino.com

[37:06] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[37:37] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[38:24] http://Unabated.com

[39:00] Video poker games at G2E

[40:24] Forfune X video poker

[48:35] Big City 4's video poker

[52:44] Full House or Better Wheel Poker

[53:45] Buddy's additional comments on G2E trends

[55:04] Gambler's podcast episode with Rufus Peabody, The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry, This Is How They Tell Me The World Will End by Nicole Perlroth

Sponsored Links:

http://Theringer.com/2022/9/28/23375387/gamblers-super-bowl-episode-3-rufus-peabody

The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry - https://amzn.to/3TljxdC

This Is How They Tell Me The World Will End by Nicole Perlroth - https://amzn.to/3Tqa1WY

Thursday, September 15, 2022

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

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:

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/

Thursday, August 11, 2022

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

click to listen - alt click to download

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

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

Thursday, July 28, 2022

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

click to listen - alt click to download

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:

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

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

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 6/23/2022

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

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

Show Notes

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

[00:30] Upcoming books by James Grosjean from The Huntington Press

[06:34] Other upcoming books from The Huntington Press

[09:48] Houston Curtis' upcoming book

[18:08] New ownership at The Palms

[28:00] South Point Casino June Promotions - $600k Spin to Win

[29:33] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room

[30:02] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[32:56] WSOP on The Strip, online poker

[37:20] CIrca football contests, recent Circa Sports hires

[40:29] Video poker at The D and Golden Gate

[44:46] Recreational marijuana and cannabis lounges

[47:30] Topless Vegas

[50:57] The Plaza

[54:53] Recommended: Card Magic by Jason on Instagram, Binion's Steakhouse, Rouge at The Strat

Sponsored Links:

http://Huntingtonpress.com

Anthony Curtis' Links:

http://Lasvegasadvisor.com

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

http://Toplessvegasonline.com

Recommended:

http://Instagram.com/cardmagicbyjason

http://Binions.com/dining/binions_steakhouse.php

http://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/rouge

Thursday, June 16, 2022

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

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail bag 4/14/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag. But first we talk about this year's Bet Bash.

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

[00:28] Bet Bash 2 recap

[13:05] Playing full pay DB with JoB strategy

[15;09] Blackjack The Discord

[16:00] How random are the cards in Video Poker for Winners?

[17:53] Facial recognition

[21:48] UX DDB strategy

[23:09] How can a basic strategy player at most low-hold casino games get better?

[26:54] Can casino employees bet where they work?

[28:33] Cutting and catching an ace in blackjack

[31:47] Sex, Lies, and Video Poker

[33:01] Could a history of recreational play be an advantage?

[35:34] Bar top video poker games

[36:25] http://SouthPointCasino.com - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win

[37:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack training website, tools, and community. Blackjack Bootcamps now being offered

[38:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[39:50] Spreading to two hands when playing heads up

[41:36] Favorite signs of heat

[43:31] Playing blackjack in character

[46:08] Competition

[48:51] What would happen if Bob and Richard had to switch games

[50:08] Favorite places to place for ambiance

[51:54] How to deal with a cashier who demands to see identification

[52:37] Errors in calculating edge

[54:51] Have Bob and Richard even been close to quitting advantage play?

[56:31] Big wins with legitimate thrills

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - attorney Bob Nersesian part 2

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. He is back for part 2 of our interview.

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 gaming attorney Bob Nersesian

[00:38] Nevada Gaming Control Board

[06:30] Sports betting limits, politics, public perception of gambling

[11:23] Factors in making barring players illegal in New Jersey

[14:30] Card counter's rights in international waters

[18:56] What should players do when approached by security in a polite manner?

[22:15] Can casinos create a player's club account without player consent?

[25:16] Police sharing identification info with casinos

[27:08] Is it a crime to lie to a police officer?

[29:22] What should a player not do?

[30:54] Cases with audio and video

[39:18] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win

[40:24] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May

[41:32] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[42:10] Do casinos have to prove that a player was previously trespassed?

[50:07] Confidentiality agreements in casino settlements

[53:09] Can employees also be sued personally?

[54:55] Recommended: Don't Look Up on Netflix

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - attorney Bob Nersesian

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We talk about being 86ed from casinos, casinos that steal your chips, and much more.

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

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney Bob Nersesian

[00:40] Card counter rights in international waters

[04:52] Wilma0’s chip cashing case

[12:26] Do casino shareholders have extra rights as patrons?

[13:09] More on Wilma0’s case

[18:29] Slade case on trespassing

[20:48] Betting online with beards

[23:09] Can a casino refuse to pay a player who has been previously barred?

[27:52] Do players have the right to be paid by check?

[29:57] Trespassing in tribal casinos

[34:08] Must errant payments be repaid?

[39:30] Cashing chips that are difficult to cash

[41:41] http://SouthPointCasino.com - Prime Time Mondays, 100 hours of poker promo

[42:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[43:07] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[44:22] Is using a disguise cheating?

[49:38] Does Bob practice in Southern California?

[50:24] Device law in the USA

[53:09] Is it legal to record a table game?

[55:38] Gaming Control Board vs Gaming Control Commission

[56:49] State bar and advantage play

[1:00:49] Recommended - Kartchner Canyons, Ray Bradbury, Pat Frank, Harlan Ellison

Sponsored Links:

http://Azstateparks.com/kartchner

Recommended:

Ray Bradbury https://amzn.to/3Dvrp5d

Pat Frank https://amzn.to/38iFaJ9

Harlan Ellison https://amzn.to/3Dpwjkp

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail bag 3/17/2022

No guest this week as we once again dip into out 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

[00:35] Asking about casino conditions in online forums

[03:10] Disguise tips

[06:33] Changing address at the player's club desk

[08:27] Is refusing to show ID illegal?

[10:05] Casino refusing to cash chips

[11:44] What technique beyond counting is the most valuable?

[13:23] Caesar's reduction in Seven Stars benefits

[14:49] How many blackjack players are counting cards?

[16:51] Misidentified uncarded player creates incorrect win/loss

[20:15] What is the best way to get into sports betting?

[22:20] Learning to play video poker

[24:48] Happy hour blackjack special

[27:02] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[27:35] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[28:16] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:24] Video poker in unregulated markets

[32:54] Intermittent fasting

[34:54] W2G on a video blackjack game

[36:55] Building a bankroll through online gaming

[37:44] Hole-carding MSS

[40:44] 9/6 DDB paytable changed

[42:50] Volatility of games in video poker

[46:07] ADT and comps

[47:54] Getting mispaid on a side bet

[50:39] Is it cheating if a casino dealer mistakenly pays out a losing bet

[53:20] Recommended: Pieces of Her on Netflix, As Good as it Gets

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

"Pieces of Her" http://Netflix.com/title/81015514

"As Good as it Gets" http://Netflix.com/title/1181488

Thursday, February 24, 2022

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

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

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

Show Notes

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

[00:33] Mask mandate lifted in Nevada

[05:03] The Horseshoe on The Strip

[08:47] The English Hotel

[11:11] World Gaming Protection Conference

[14:56] Facial recognition

[17:25] Casino scams

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

[22:02] Stadium games

[25:03] Magic, Richard Turner

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

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

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

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

[32:33] Coupon stories

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

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

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

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:

http://LasVegasAdvisor.com

http://HuntingtonPress.com

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Recommended;

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

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

http://Neonfeast.com

Thursday, February 17, 2022

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

Thursday, February 3, 2022

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

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Books Referenced:

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

Websites Referenced:

http://Qfit.com

Thursday, November 25, 2021

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://Twitter.com/wizard0fodds

Guest Links:

http://WizardofOdds.com

http://WizardofVegas.com

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

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 11/18/2021

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

[01:05] Maximizing a 99.8% Jacks or Better game

[03;39] Winning too many casino drawings

[08:09] Assuming there is an edge at a double deck game without counting

[09:26] 86'd from The Cosmopolitan

[11:11] Rating carnival games

[13:07] Monitoring game play and edge and video poker

[15:37] Sportsbook sign-up bonus strategy

[25:10] Inside the Edge star on GWAE

[26:35] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion

[27;27] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[28:06] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[29:46] Casino surveillance systems

[30:46] Best two video poker games to learn in this environment

[33:04] Edges in carnival games

[35:53] Is there any advantage to playing a higher denomination pay table at video poker?

[40:04] James Grosjean's blog at GWAE

[41:10] Hot streaks at video poker

[43:42] Continuing to play at video poker after being over-royaled

[48:51] Video Poker Hall of Fame

[52;51] Recommended: Three Song Thursday by Darryl Purpose, The Cellist by Daniel Silva

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