Richard W. Munchkin

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

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

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

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Chris Andrews

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, Director of the Sports Book at South Point. We had Chris on last year to talk about his book, "Then One Day," and now he is back to talk about his second book, "Then One Year."

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

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Chris Andrews, sportsbook director and author of Then One Year

[00:41] How is Then One Year different from Then One Year

[04:53] Recounting wins and losses

[06:33] Las Vegas' pandemic recovery

[07:42] Health updates

[11:49] Why was 2020 so difficult for bookmakers?

[15:56] Was there sharp money in obscure markets during the pandemic/

[16:46] Calculating odds on obscure sports

[18:11] Variance in bookmaking operations

[21:34] Tom Brady's impact on futures

[26:17] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[26:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[27:28] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[28:37] Desaun Watson

[32:22] Other NFL moves that impact futures

[36:01] College basketball

[39:05] Hedging bets with other books

[40:12] How involved is Chris in originating lines?

[44:31] Monday Night Football

[46:40] Chris' personal betting in football contests

[48:37] A possible third book from Chris

[49:45] Roxy Roxborough

[50:45] Recommended: Super Pumped on Showtime, Winning Time on HBO, The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz. The Judge's List by John Grisham, Endurance by Alfred Lansing

Sponsored Links:

Books Referenced:

The One Day by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3NtMZMe

Then One Year by Chris Andrews - https://amzn.to/3L9Yvu6

The National Football Lottery by Larry Merchant - https://amzn.to/36oavJC

Recommended:

Super Pumped http://Sho.com/super-pumped

Rise of the Lakers http://Hbo.com/winning-time-the-rise-of-the-lakers-dynasty

The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz - https://amzn.to/3NlhN1F

The Judge's List by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3iuBshr

Endurance by Alfred Lansing - https://amzn.to/3NgeVTF

Video of sunken ship Endurance http://Youtube.com/watch?v=Syg1IxOvbqU

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, March 10, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Brady Kannon

Our guest this week is Brady Kannon. Brady has shows on VSIN (Vegas Stats and Information Network) on both golf and football.

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 Brady Kannon, VSIN host and handicapper

[00:32] How long has Brady been working in sports reporting and broadcasting?

[01:50] How long has Brady been betting on sports?

[05:21] Hilton Super Contest

[08:12] Football contest strategy and game theory

[11:11] Playing a contest as part of a team

[15:30] What is a Super Contest weekend?

[17:29] Betting on golf

[20:35] Longshots on VSIN

[23:28] Rufus Peabody

[25:20] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker

[25:55] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[26:27] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[27:38] Handicapping golf versus handicapping football

[29:04] Golf analytics

[32:47] Strokes gained data

[33:59] Tips for aspiring golf bettors

[38:51] TeeTimesUSA.com

[41:38] Billy Walters

[43:29] The Pro Football Blitz on VSIN

[45:56] Super Bowl penalties and conspiracies

[49:05] Recommended: Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum at GamblingWithAnEdge.com, Sweet Smell of Success, The video for "Wrong" by Waylon Jennings, Grape Vine Cafe Wine Bar and Cellar

Sponsored Links:

http://Twitter.com/lasvegasgolfer

Guest Links:

http://Vsin.com/about/long-shots-show-page

http://Kanopy.com/product/sweet-smell-success

http://Youtube.com/watch?v=-NZtpapVHmA

http://Grapevinevegas.com

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Roxy Roxborough

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

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

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of legendary sports handicapper, Roxy Roxborough

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

[02:49] Roxy's math background

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

[05:14] How has bookmaking changed?

[06:24] Sportsbook operator consolidation

[07:29] Limiting players

[09:37] In-game betting

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

[15:36] Computer groups in horse racing

[19:44] "The Computer Group"

[23:41] Will Roxy ever write a book?

[25:19] Hilton Superbook

[27:20] Caesars loses money in sportsbook operations

[30:54] Funding mobile betting accounts in Nevada

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

[33:30] Bet Bash

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

[38:10] The Super Contest at the Hilton

[41:56] Does Roxy have any regrets?

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

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

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

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

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Recommended:

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

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 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:

http://Twitter.com/UnabatedSports

Guest Links:

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

http://Unabated.com

http://Twitter.com/rufuspeabody

http://Twitter.com/capjack2000

http://Youtube.com/c/CaptainJackAndrews

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

http://Estherslv.com

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

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

Sponsored Links:

Books Referenced:

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

Websites Referenced:

http://Qfit.com

http://Unabated.com

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - bettor, Spanky

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

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

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Spanky

[00:43] Spanky's podcast

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

[09:55] Networking at Bet Bash

[18:54] Bet Bash at Stadium Swim

[20:09] Bet Bash expert panels

[25:57] Showing ID at Circa

[31:14] The Art of Bookmaking seminar

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

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

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

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

[39:02] Monday Bookie Bettor Brunch

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

[41:17] Discounted hotel rooms for Bet Bash

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

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

[49:24] NFL props

[51:43] Opening lines

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

Sponsored Links:

http://Twitter.com/spanky

Guest Links:

https://betbash.co/

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

Recommended:

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

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

http://Fathomevents.com

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Jack Allweil

Our guest this week is Jack Allweil. Jack wrote a book called "Make Better Bets: An Actuary's Quest to Bet the Russian 2018 FIFA World Cup with Excel." We talk to Jack about his book, and his experience betting the last World Cup.

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 Jack Allweil, author of Make Better Bets

[00:35] Betting on soccer

[03:04] Using a model with few variables

[05:31] Time spent on the model, benefits of a passion project

[07:14] How much data from 2018 will be relevant in 2022?

[09:22] Other potential variables, like country popularity skewing lines, VAR reviews

[11:16] Getting bets down

[12:50] Analyzing the 2018 results

[15:03] Betting on all four teams in a group

[18:08] Line shopping

[20:33] Relocating to bet more easily

[21:58] How did losing a job change Jack's life?

[24:20] Jack's wife, Elena

[25:52] Betting other soccer leagues

[27:03] What's the next big thing that Jack will be betting on?

[28:38] South Point Casino January Promotion - $500k Spin to Win

[31:12] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[31:45] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[32:58] Choosing the name Make Better Bets

[34:59] Kelly criteria

[37:26] Betting as a married man

[39:33] Brothers on Books podcast

[40:53] Contacting Jack

[41:47] Recommended: Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson, Libby app for libraries, Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski

Sponsored Links:

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Books Referenced:

Make Better Bets by Jack Allweil https://amzn.to/3Ahb56M

Guest Links:

Recommended:

Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson https://amzn.to/33uaId7

http://Libbyapp.com

Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski https://amzn.to/3qNVckM

Thursday, January 13, 2022

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://Netflix.com/title/80154285

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://Kanopy.com

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - guest Anthony Curtis 2022

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis, on to talk about what is new for 2022. We talk about new LVA Member Rewards," new books coming, and an update on "Mattress Mac."

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

[00:34] 2022 Las Vegas Advisor Member Rewards Book

[06:56] Middle market promotions at locals Las Vegas gaming bars

[09:46] American Casino Guide

[10:59] Food and show offers in this year's Member Rewards Book

[13:58] Gambling offers in this year's Member Rewards Book

[17:51] Bar offers in this year's Member Rewards Book

[20:11] Upcoming books at Huntington Press

[34:43] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat

[36:29] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[37:02] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[38:15] Mattress Mack

[43:23] Alan Woods' large World Cup bet

[48:01] Football contests

[55:19] Recommended: weighted blankets, Tick Tick Boom on Netflix, An Evening with Whitney at Harrah's

Sponsored Links:

http://Huntingtonpress.com

Guest Links:

http://LasVegasAdvisor.com

http://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOW

Recommended:

Weighted Blankets https://amzn.to/34s5EWG

Netflix.com/title/81149184

Caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/an-evening-with-whitney-the-whitney-houston-hologram-concert

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 12/30/2021

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

[00:42] Slot machine payback percentage

[02:42] Richard's favorite carnival game

[05:14] Bob's favorite video poker game

[06:12] Changing a payline on IGT video poker

[13:25] Casino hold versus game pay table

[15:16] Best coupon book in Las Vegas

[16:55] Getting large amount of cash into the bank

[22:15] Calculating video poker edge with points, promotions, and error rate

[24:59] Memory trick to remember what video poker game is being played

[26:16] Spin poker strategy and variance

[27:52] Basic machine plays

[28:50] Taxes as a part-time card counter

[30:38] Getting unbanned to play poker

[35:50] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat

[37:30] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[38:12] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[40:06] Transitioning from a poker player into other AP exploits

[42:45] Starting with a $10,000 bankroll

[45:25] 2:1 blackjack with a player's pool

[47:45] Using a pseudonym

[50:18] Visiting affecting ADT

[52:34] Cashing out over $10,000 in smaller increments

[54:41] Recommended: Makers and Finders, Passing on Netflix

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - guest Max Coins

Our guest this week is Mac Coins. Max is on to talk about crypto, and opportunities in DeFi. After the break we talk about Max's experiences with a top streamer.

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 options trader and crypto enthusiast, Max Coins

[00:45] Disclaimer about crypto and investing

[02:22] Max’s interest in crypto, De-Fi

[09:48] Trading completions

[17:58] Discord promotion and air drops

[23:21] Finding time for crypto

[25:45] Staking and yield farming

[36:10] Buying crypto in an IRA

[39:44] Would Max consider doing crypto full-time?

[41:36] Can listeners get Max’s advice?

[43:15] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat

[44:54] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools

[45:34] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[46:43] Kim Hultmam, LetsGiveItASpin streamer

[54:15] Mr. Beast

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Previous GWAE Episodes Referenced:

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - guest author Marton Magyar

Our guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History."

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 Marton Magyar, author of The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History

[00:42] Marton's ethnic background

[01:41] Marton's poker experience

[04:27] What poker sites does Marton write for?

[06:34] Chronicling the poker stories in The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History

[10:56] Research for The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History

[13:43] Johnny Moss and Nick The Greek

[20:07] Marton's favorite stories

[23:31] What stories just missed making the book?

[29:16] South Point Casino December promotions - City Lights Shine promotion, half-price when paying with points

[30:15] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[30:56] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[32:44] Is Marton planning another book?

[36:09] Movies with poker scenes

[38:50] Contact Marton at Twitter.com/mmagyarpoker

[39:39] Recommended: The Professor, The Banker, and The Suicide King by Michael Craig, The Vig by Les Croart, The Vig by Peter Alson

[44:55] Playing 100-play video poker for $1/spin

[46:45] Blackjack on cruise ships

[47:43] Over-saturation in slot hustling

[51:58] Variance in video poker

[54:50] Dating a casino employee

[56:34] Designing a new video poker game

[58:10] Why is KO an looked down on as an inferior count?

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 12/09/2021

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

[00:59] Joe from Million Dollar Video Poker by Bob Dancer

[03:42] What does "guy from Peoria" mean in Gambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin

[04:17] Should a UX vulture use a player's card?

[05:52] Canceled Morongo promotion

[11:05] Mlife program changes

[13:32] Fred Rezny

[14:58] Being dealt a royal on video poker

[16:56] How do advantage players budget for living expenses?

[20:41] Dealt a 9,10,J,Q,K straight flush

[22:27] Las Vegas Advisor Top Ten Values

[24:59] Playing UX on fewer lines

[26:25] Live betting tennis matches with in-person help

[28:22] $600 IRS reporting limit proposal

[29:58] Investments after advantage play

[35:01] South Point Casino December promotions - City Lights Shine promotion, half-price when paying with points

[35:57] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools

[36:38] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners

[37:52] Jacks or Better Double Up feature

[40:39] Dating as an AP

[46:40] Playing Triple Double Bonus and Jack or Better

[49:39] Software for blackjack hole card strategy

[51:31] Doubling soft hands

[56:40] Investing in a blackjack team

[58:17] Recommended: Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins, The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

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

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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

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Guest Links:

http://WizardofOdds.com

http://WizardofVegas.com

Books Referenced:

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Other Things Referenced:

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

http://Mackingshow.com

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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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