Gambling With an Edge - guest card counter SD1

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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Gambling With an Edge - guest Maria Romano on American Coin

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