Gambling With an Edge

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'sSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Huntingtonpress.comhttp://LasVegasAdvisor.comhttp://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWRecommended:  Weighted Blankets https://amzn.to/34s5EWGNetflix.com/title/81149184Caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/an-evening-with-whitney-the-whitney-houston-hologram-concertLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 NetflixSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGWAE Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-russell-fox-3/Books Referencedhttp://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/tax-help-for-gamblers-fourth-edition/Recommended:Makers and Finders restaurant - http://Makerslv.com"Passing" - Netflix.com/title/81424320Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. BeastSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaePrevious GWAE Episodes Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-max-coins/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-kim-hultman/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History." https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQWe 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?Sponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGWAE Content Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-doug-swanson/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-michael-craig/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-author-peter-alson/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/colin-jones-s1-e9-knockout-kiss/Recommended:The Professor, The Banker, and The Suicide King by Michael Craig https://amzn.to/323TYIPThe Vig by Les Croart https://amzn.to/3GRGHC2The Vig by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3yxfUb4The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ForsythSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeRecommended:Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins https://amzn.to/3ECYsElThe Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth https://amzn.to/3dy8ZVjLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 appSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Youtube.com/stevenbridgesRecommended:Dead Irish by John Lescroart https://amzn.to/3of8xkRBuild your own flashcards http://Apps.ankiweb.netLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 StratSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://WizardofOdds.comhttp://WizardofVegas.comhttp://Twitter.com/wizard0foddsBooks Referenced:Scarne's Complete Guide to Gambling by John Scarne https://amzn.to/3FKPHrPOther Things Referenced:http://Youtube.com/watch?v=ki4Fbctwnjshttp://Mirage.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/shin-lim.htmlhttp://Mackingshow.comRecommended:http://Vegaswonderground.comhttp://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/banachek-the-mind-s Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead https://amzn.to/30UbfnkMind Games at the StratLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 SilvaSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeLinks Referenced:http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/how-do-you-do-thishttp://Blackjackforumonline.com/content/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdfhttp://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/product-category/games/strategy-cards/http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/Recommended:http://Darrylpurpose.com/three-song-thursdayThe Cellist by Daniel Silva https://amzn.to/3qK7pHQLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, author of "Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada". https://amzn.to/3F3daEjWe 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, bookmaker and author of Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada[00:42] Gill Alexander and the origin of Chris' new book[04:09] Chris' background in bookmaking[06:55] Working at the Stardust sportsbook[11:59] Working at the Barbary Coast sportsbook and misplacing $250,000[16:36] Working at the Cal Neva sportsbook in Reno[22:07] Who sets the lines?[25:15] Max at Cal Neva[32:02] Roxy Roxborough[37:08] Chris' brief job at the Golden Nugget[40:08] South Point Sportsbook[41:19] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion[42:21] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools[52:52] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[44:38] The best sportsbooks in Las Vegas[48:53] William Hill and the model of limiting players[50:59] Then One Year, the sequel to then one day.[57:50] Have Chris' sons followed him into the bookmaking business?[59:22] Recommended: Dexter on Showtime, A Gambling Man by David Baldacci, The Sopranos, and The Sopranos SessionsSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Twitter.com/andrewssportsBooks Referenced:Then One Day: Forty Years of Bookmaking in Nevada by Chris Andrews https://amzn.to/3F3daEjRecommended:http://Sho.com/dexterA Gambling Man by David Baldacci https://amzn.to/3C8yrKNhttp://Hbo.com/the-sopranosThe Sopranos Sessions by Alan Sepinwall, David Chase, and Matt Zoller Seitz https://amzn.to/2YzZrVXLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor. We talk to AC about the latest with Mattress Mac, new books, 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 on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis from the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press[00:37] World Series and Mattress Mack[09:47] What has Huntington Press published recently?[23:25] WSOP, Phil Hellmuth, and Covid implications[30:15] South Point Casino November promotions - earn up to ten half-priced Walmart gift cards, $32k Thanksgiving Day hot seat promotion[31:45] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and community with many betting, tracking, and analytical tools[32:17] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[34:10] Charles Mathewson obituary[34:56] Youtube slot players[39:02] Sports betting in Florida and other states[42:57] New Orleans Covid protocols[44:19] Resorts World self-parking and observations[46:42] Las Vegas casinos mask policies[48:21] Draftkings National Sports Betting Championship[53:13]  Bonfire of the Vanities by Thomas Wolfe, The Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon, The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, iLuminate at the StratSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Lasvegasadvisor.comhttp://Huntingtonpress.com/bookshttp://Youtube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWBooks Referenced:http://Huntingtonpress.com/love-in-the-dunes-las-vegas-writers-on-passion-and-heartachehttp://Huntingtonpress.com/the-50-greatest-stories-in-poker-historyhttp://Huntingtonpress.com/sharp-sports-bettinghttp://Huntingtonpress.com/then-one-dayRecommended:Bonfire of the Vanities by Thomas Wolfe https://amzn.to/3bDzKXDThe Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon https://amzn.to/3o1D2K5The President's Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson https://amzn.to/3q3wyNihttp://Thestrat.com/entertainment/featured/iluminateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices