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Gambling With an Edge

Bob Dancer & Richard Munchkin

Learn to Gamble With an Edge from authors, and professional gamblers Bob Dancer and Richard Munchkin. We aim to make you a better gambler tomorrow than you were yesterday.
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04/29/21 • 58 min

Our guest this week is a return visit from Jay Helfert. Jay is a pool player, tournament organizer, and pool room owner. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Toupee Jay Helfert, pool and poker player [00:22] Subscriptions and reviews [01:49] Jay's background in poker [02:33] Playing in the WSOP [08:47] Amarillo Slim [09:50] Gavin Smith [12:12] Richard's Amarillo Slim story [14:06] Hollywood Park [23:07] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-Priced Gas and Goods, Mother's Day Chocolates Giveaway [24:14] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Bootcamps are scheduled for this summer [24:30] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [25:16] The origin of Minnesota Fats' nickname [29:33] Walter Tevis [32:35] Harry Reasoner [36:21] Playing pool against the a leader of a motorcycle club [45:35] Carrying a gun [48:44] Unusual pool stories [58:25] How to order copies of Jay's books, Pool Wars and More Pool Wars Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Jay's Website: JayHelfert.com
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04/29/21 • 58 min

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01/17/20 • 53 min

Our guest this week is Big Red, a video poker player who was able to figure out and exploit the Movin’ On Up video poker game. Several features of the discussion highlight the type of things video poker players do to gain an edge in a casino We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Big Red, successful video poker player[00:46] Movin’ On Up video poker[06:40] Researching IGT’s numbers[08:26] Finding Movin’ On Up and a car drawing[19:14] Figuring out the strategy[22:54] Does the game still exist?[25:15] Auto-hold[28:32] Paytables, draw variants, and strategy[30:21] South Point Casino January Promotions - $500k Spin to Win, $32k Hot Seat on 1/20, free video poker classes[33:41] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Quick Quads and basic Ultimate X[34:56] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on political events[36:12] BlackJackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site and forum [36:58] “All But Dissertation” in computer science [41:05] Movin’ on Up strategy in the dissertation[48:42] Recommended - write 2020, Library Extension, Las Vegas Improv, Storytelling at A Public Fit SouthPointCasino.comVideoPoker.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackJackApprenticeship.comBobDancer.com/seminars LibraryExtension.comLVImprov.comAPublicFit.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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01/17/20 • 53 min

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11/29/19 • 51 min

Our guest this week is Maria Romano, the widow, daughter, and brother of the three principals of American Coin company --- the video poker company that was cheating players in the late 1980s. We discuss the book by her deceased husband, Frank Romano, called "American Coin." We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Maria Romano[00:48] How is Maria related to the owners of American Coin?[01:36] American Coin's history and business model[05:09] Nevada Gaming Control Board investigates American Coin's program[14:10] EPROM gaffes and testimony[17:38] The murder of Larry Volk[27:05] South Point Casino December Promotions - half price when paying with points until 12/24[27:57] Predictit.org - place bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[29:02] VideoPoker.com - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[30:27] Frank Romano's lawsuit[35:15] Frank Romano's book, American Coin: A True Story of Betrayal, Gambling, and Murder in Las Vegas[36:45] Maria and Frank's financial recovery[39:38] Additional book discussion[44:14] What is Maria doing now personally and professionally?[48:11] Recommended - The Las Vegas Improvisational Players, A Public Fit SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeVideoPoker.com/gwaeLoveKnotsLV.comLVimprov.comAPublicFit.org American Coin by Frank Romano https://amzn.to/34ulDOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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11/29/19 • 51 min

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01/03/20 • 52 min

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor. Anthony is on to talk about the new Member's Rewards book for 2020, and what is in the pipeline for Huntington Press. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press[00:38] The 2020 Member Rewards Book - free play, match play, restaurant deals[07:42] Why are casino becoming more reluctant to participate?[12:50] Are any local bars participating in Member Rewards?[17:50] The Original Cocktail Club[20:42] 2020 Eating Las Vegas by John Curtas[25:49] South Point Casino January Promotions - $500,000 Spin to Win, free video poker classes[27:09] Predictit.org/promo/edge - political betting market with a $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[28:03] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training program[28:22] VideoPoker.com/gwae - gold membership offers correction on most games[29:08] Jean Scott leaving Las Vegas[36:43] Upcoming releases from The Huntington Press[42:25] More Mattress Mack stories[50:00] Recommended: Dealt documentary on Netflix, 2-for-1 entree LVA coupon at Treasures Sponsor Links: SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Links: LasVegasAdvisor.comHuntingtonPress.comOriginalCocktailClub.comEatingLV.comTreasuresLasVegas.com Books: 2020 Eating Las Vegas by John Curtas https://amzn.to/2Qha6xHThe Frugal Gambler by Jean Scott https://amzn.to/2rK2YR4Kill Phil by Blair Rodman and Lee Nelson https://amzn.to/2MOo7AOGambling 102 by Michael Shackleford https://amzn.to/2ZUr4FHKnockout Blackjack by Ken Fuchs and Olaf Vancura https://amzn.to/2ZHlMNyThe Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow https://amzn.to/2SSDWdA Previous Episodes: LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mackLasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mack-part-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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01/03/20 • 52 min

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Our guest this week is Michael Shackleford aka The Wizard of Odds. We discuss the updated version of his book "Gambling 102". We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Michael Shackleford, The Wizard of Odds [00:37] New content in Mike’s new book, Gambling 102[03:11] Updated sports betting information[04:47] Updated video poker information[05:46] Keno[08:08] Pai Gow Tiles[12:53] Video Poker in New York[17:22] Powerball and Mega Millions Advantage Play[18:48] Predictit.org bridge jumpers[20:34] Setting fair lottery odds[22:23] Harley Davidson slot machines[25:35] South Point Casino January Promotions - $500k Spin to Win, free VP classes start on 1/14[27:24] BlackjackApprenticeship.com[28:26] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold membership offers correction on most games[29:28] Predictit.org/promo/edge - political betting market with a $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[29:58] Strategies for the South Point “Hot Seat” promotion[31:17] Vegas Three Poker field trial at Harrah’s [35:20] Prosperity Three Pictures field trial at the Venetian[36:49] Jackpot Hold’em field trial at SLS[38:30] Paris Poker field trial at Paris[40:36] Recommended - Wescliff Airport Express, DuoLingo, avoid Run at Luxor, The Magic of Jen Kramer at the Westgate, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/GWAEPredictit.org/promo/edgeBobDancer.com/seminars WizardofOdds.comWizardofVegas.com Gambling 102 by Michael Shackleford https://amzn.to/2QvZvybSharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/2rrRuSh Recomended Airport Bus to downtown Rtcws.rtcsnv.com/routepdf/1219/wax.pdf DuoLingo.com Westgateresort.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/entertainment/the-magic-of-jen-kramer/ Caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/mac-king-comedy-magic-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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12/26/19 • 47 min

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12/06/19 • 54 min

Our guest this week is a card counter we call SD1. We discuss how he got started, and where the professional gambling road has taken him. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, SD1[01:00] How did SD1 learn to play blackjack?[04:03] What Blackjack Apprenticeship tools did SD1 use?[06:55] SD1's life after Blackjack Boot Camp[11:26] How did a losing streak affect SD1's home life?[13:27] Is SD1 full time?[15:48] Playing unrated[17:52] SD1's experience in the financial industry[19:55] SD1's image and personality at the table[22:41] Bad back-offs[29:06] South Point Casino December Promotions - Half price when using points, free video poker classes[30:04] Predictit.org - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[32:46] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training program[33:38] VideoPoker.com - gold membership offers correction on most games, free pro membership trial for GWAE listeners[35:21] How did Sky Diver One get his nickname?[39:11] Does SD1 use alcohol as part of his cover strategy?[41:09] Additional back-off story[44:15] The value of networking[46:40] Cashing out[48:10] SD1's other advantage plays[50:40] Recommended - Jeff McBride's Wonderground, HelpAReporter.com SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae VegasWonderground.comHelpAReporter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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12/06/19 • 54 min

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01/10/20 • 50 min

Our guest this week is a former surveillance operator turned professional sports bettor. We call him "The Heist.". We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of The Heist, former surveillance employee and current poker player/sports bettor[00:35] The Heist's surveillance experience[07:15] The Tran Organization and Archie Karas[07:55] Cheating and facial recognition[11:00] Card craps AP story[16:04] G2E trips and other surveillance training[17:41] Tribal casino legal proceedings[19:09] Why did The Heist give up surveillance?[22:18] Sports betting[24:45] The SuperContest[27:20] South Point January Casino Promotions - $500,000 "Spin to Win." MLK Hot Seat, free video poker classes start 1/14[29:48] Predictit.org/promo/edge - places small bets on political events[30:35] BlackJackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site[31:00] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes correction on Ultimate X and Quick Quads[32:07] Do casinos data mine search for players with lifetime wins?[32:43] Red flags that attract attention from surveillance[37:02] Sports betting promotions[40:17] Betting on Asian baseball[43:50] Prop betting[45:58] How did he get the name "The Heist?"[47:01] Recommended - Las Vegas Improv, National Parks Lifetime Pass, "52 Things that I learned in 2019." SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackJackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/GWAEBobDancer.com/seminarsYoutube.com/user/bjavideos Las Vegas Improvisation Players LVimprov.comNational Park Passes Nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm52 things I learned in 2019 Medium.com/fluxx-studio-notes/52-things-i-learned-in-2019-8ee483e6c816 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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01/10/20 • 50 min

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11/22/19 • 56 min

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. Although there were a few somewhat interesting new video poker games presented, more interesting were the new bar-top boxes put out by IGT, Aristocrat, and Scientific Games. There is one feature of the SG box that will lead many of our listeners to avoid these machines whenever possible. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of slot consultant, Buddy Frank[00:41] New IGT bar top machine with a curved screen[06:37} New Aristocrat bar top machine with Buffalo[09:50] New Scientific Games machine with a camera to track players[18:00] Privacy law discussion[20:32] Stack 'em High game[24:13] Ulimate X Gold[27:14] New versions of Wheel Poker, IGT Slant Poker, Class 2 and Class 3 machines[32:11] South Point November Casino Promotions - Amazon gift cards[32:57] Predictit.org - place bets on political events[34:00] VideoPoker.com - Pro membership offers correction on Quick Quads and regular 3 to 5 play Ultimate X[35:44] Ernie Moody, founder of Action Gaming and inventor of various video poker variations[44:44] Shuffle Master shuffler that rotates cards[46:39] Electronic table games[49:44] Other thoughts on G2E, facial recognition, trends,and sports betting[55:03] Recommended - Mary's Hash House SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeVideoPoker.com/gwae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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11/22/19 • 56 min

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Bob and I continue the interview of Anthony Curtis and Frank B talking about Mattress Mack. When we finished last week's interview (which you should listen to before this one), we didn't think we'd be doing a second. But we had a lot of things we hadn't spoken about and everyone was present and available to tape another hour, so we went back at it. You'll be glad we did! We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Huntington Press Publisher, Anthony Curtis, and pro sports bettor Frank B.[01:24] Cash, cashier's checks, and bet execution[09:26] Hedging various playoff scenarios, opportunity value[15:35] Las Vegas Advisor "Mattress Mack and the Astros Hedge" blog[20:26] Could money have been left on deposit at the casinos?[22:10] Circa Sports, price matching, Unibet angle shooting[27:22] Did Mattress Mack consider offering a customer buy-out option?[33:33] The value of PR and its effect on the perception of sports betting[36:30] Compensation for Anthony and Frank B[39:20] Did Mack change prices as the Astros advanced in the playoffs?[42:05] South Point Casino November Promotions - Amazon gift cards, Thanksgiving Day Hot Seat[43:02] Predictit.org - place bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[44:07] VideoPoker.com - Gold membership offers correction on most games, Pro membership includes correction on Ultimate X[45:45] How much in comps did the bets generate?[49:57] Recommended - The Crown and Anchor, Tim Ho Wan LinksSouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeVideoPoker.com/gwae LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/mattress-mack-and-the-astros-hedge/Palms.com/eat-and-drink/tim-ho-wan-dim-sumCrownandAnchorLV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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11/15/19 • 53 min

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01/24/20 • 50 min

Our guest this week is Roger Jones of VegasTickets.com. This company is a ticket broker and buys and sells tickets to events in Las Vegas, as well as major events all over the world. It's off the main subject matter of "Gambling with an Edge," but there are a lot of players who either want tickets or who get awarded tickets by casinos and would like to dispose of them profitably. This show tells you how. We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Roger Jones, owner of VegasTickets.com [00:41] What is a ticket broker? [04:08] Can individuals sell tickets to VegasTickets.com? [06:10] Reselling comped tickets [09:49] VegasTickets.com "experiences" [12:15] What are the most valuable tickets in Las Vegas? [16:20] Legal rights of ticket holders and content providers [18:20] Same day ticket sales [25:40] South Point Casino January Promotions - $500k "Spin to Win" and free video poker classes [28:12] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match promo for GWAE listeners [28:55] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [30:32] Does VegasTickets.com sell Super Bowl tickets? [39:47] Stories about expensive tickets [42:58] Are ticket lotteries usually profitable? [45:33] How will the ticket business evolve? [46:18] Other important info about VegasTickets.com [47:24] Recommend - Ralthy Inflatable Pillow - https://amzn.to/3akV6XE Joe Heller obit https://www.courant.com/obituaries/hc-obituary-joe-heller-20190910-story.html "The Gods of Scrabble" by Mo Srivastava https://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/the-gods-of-scrabble-by-mo-srivastava-1.4244078 Previous episodes with Mo Srivastava https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-mohan/ https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-mohan-2/ Guest Contacts VegasTickets.com [email protected] [email protected] (702) 795-7880 Sponsors SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/GWAE BobDancer.com/seminars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How many episodes does Gambling With an Edge have?

Gambling With an Edge currently has 255 episodes available.

What topics does Gambling With an Edge cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Video, Gambling, Games, Vegas, Play, Podcasts, Richard, Sports, Bob and Poker.

What is the most popular episode on Gambling With an Edge?

The episode title 'Gambling With an Edge - guest Jay Helfert part 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Gambling With an Edge?

The average episode length on Gambling With an Edge is 54 minutes.

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Episodes of Gambling With an Edge are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Gambling With an Edge was released on Nov 29, 2018.

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