Gambling With an Edge

Our guest this week is a card counter who goes by the name MPS. 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, MPS [00:30] How did MPS get started in the AP world? [02:43] Transitioning into more serious play [06:13] Travel and playing on the road [08:00] Raising stakes, running poorly, and managing the emotions [13:15] What did MPS's family think about his AP endeavors? [14:14] Team play variance, dynamics, and theft [22:15] Hours commitment for team play [23:58] Game conditions and stakes for team play [24:46] Dealers recognizes the team's play style [26:33] Is MPS still pursuing a non-AP job [27:36] The team disbands, implications of being stuck, different structures [31:19] Would MPS join another team in the future? [32:42] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500,000 Money Madness casino-wide progressives, more food outlets have re-opened or expanded hours [34:03] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [34:22] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, Blackjack Bootcamps have been scheduled, contact Colin Jones for more info [34:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [35:45] Fondest counting memories, procedural errors [41:18] Back-offs and 86'ings [44:04] How has being an AP changed how MSP looks at cash? [45:30] How much is MPS on the road now? [45:56] Trouble cashing out [50:22] Fighting in casinos [52:07] Getting paid with small bills [54:30] What would MPS do differently in his AP career? [56:49] Recommended - James Grosjean's blog on GamblingWithAnEdge.com, SkipLagged.com Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/james-grosjean/ Skiplagged.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is arguably the world's best gin rummy player, Michael Sall. He is the author of "Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide." We spoke to Michael back in December and thought he merited a return visit. 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Michael Sall, arguably the best gin player in the world [00:34] Bets about fasting and weight [05:40] Adjusting play to an opponent's strategy in gin [08:25] Artificial intelligence analysis and game theory in gin [13:09] Is Michael planning any other books? [15:07] The worst mistake that inexperienced gin players make [18:32] South Point Casino March Promotion - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win, many restaurants have re-opened [19:55] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [20:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community, and training site [21:14] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free pro trial for GWAE listeners [22:05] The value of social elements of gin advantage play [26:20] How difficult is it to make a living as a full-time gambler? [33:02] Recommended - The Source by James Michener, A Time for Mercy by John Grisham, Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone, The Information by James Gleick [36:51] Does Richard have plans to write a memoir? [38:17] Slots and vulturism [40:08] Timing of ADT beginning and end [41:33] Is Wheelchair still alive? [42:12] Are there any offerings for slot advantage play? [42:27] Did Richard get paid in Moscow? [44:40] Advantage plays in craps without dice control? [46:25] Beating roulette and The Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass [47:38] Bob and Richard's favorite episodes (all available at GamblingWithEdge.com) [50:39] How did Bob and Richard tell their wives about advantage play Books Referenced: Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide by Michael Sall Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass https://amzn.to/3rgULMZ Follow the Bouncing Ball by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/3rdpvyw The Ultimate Edge by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/31fBiSm Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: The Source by James Michener https://amzn.to/2OXORU6 A Time for Mercy by John Grisham https://amzn.to/2OVlpOx Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone https://amzn.to/3fcNrzy The Information by James Gleick https://amzn.to/3d34Rfn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob is one our favorite guests.  He is a gaming attorney and author of The Law 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. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney and author of The Law for Gamblers, Bob Nersesian [00:37] Virgin Hotel and Casino Las Vegas [03:03] Do casinos have to read the trespass act before 86'ing someone? [06:11] Caesars and El Dorado merger effect on previous trespass warnings [11:15] Multiple people playing on the same card [15:10] Civil Forfeiture [17:55] Collecting abandoned credits [23:39] Paying Caesars attorney's fee in the event of a loss [26:30] When can casino security search a player's hotel room? [29:35] South Point Casino March promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win [30:34] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [31:19] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [32:45] Casino comps expired a day early [39:50] Phone usage and device law in casinos [42:19] Are casinos required to cash out expired slot tickets? [46:25] Are slot tickets the same as chips? [50:02] Are sportsbooks limits legal? [52:50] Can a sportsbook require a customer to show ID to cash a ticket? [57:21] Hache on Netflix, Last Tango in Halifax Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: The Law for Gamblers by Bob Nersesian  https://amzn.to/3rZiAKl Websites Referenced: Usa.gov/unclaimed-money Recommended: Hache  Netflix.com/title/80241387 Last Tango in Halifax  Netflix.com/title/70281023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis from the Las Vegas Advisor. We talk about what is coming in the near future in Las Vegas including updates on the opening of Virgin casino, and Resorts World. 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis publisher of The Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor [00:30] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl bet on Tampa Bay +3.5 -127 [07:32] Mattress Mack's World Series bet [09:44] Virgin Hotels Las Vegas [14:33] Mohegan Sun licensing and and advantage play, taking action [22:52] The Drew and Resorts World [29:19] South Point Casino March Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win [30:37] Predictit.org/promo/edge - places wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [31:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website, program, and community [31:47] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [32:46] Las Vegas Advisor couponomy, travel deals [42:30] Las Vegas Advisor on YouTube [50:20] Vegas is re-opening [55:14] Recommended: Collateral on Netflix, Crown and Anchor Pub Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Guest Links: Huntingtonpress.com LasVegasAdvisor.com Youtube.com/channel/UCj0CosN58h_3RmbRRe5OiHw Recommended: Collateral  Netflix.com/title/80185171 Crownandanchorlv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:28] Flash player and Video Poker for Winners [02:01] Stories about teammates blowing cover [06:02] Life-threatening events on trips [08:37] Desirable GWAE guests [10:57] Triple Double Bonus Wheel Poker [11:44] $25 9/6 Jacks with 239 straight flush payouts [12:43] Advice about being ratted out by another AP [16:44] Fun trips and fun plays [21:01] Choosing teammates [22:00] Single deck, 6/5 blackjack game dealt all of the way down [24:50] Benny Binion and The Horseshoe [29:00] Sports betting error at a kiosk [31:10] Can craps be beaten? [33:17] South Point March Promotion - Swipe, Spin, and Win [34:47] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [35:47] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting resources, training, and community [36:17] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [37:07] Getting money out of Poland [41:50] How much to top-tier APs make in a year? [44:54] Video poker promo question [46:19] Blackjack and video poker programming question [49:03] Playing on another person's players card [51:31] Video poker variations [53:23] What is a good year for a card counter in Vegas? [54:52] Recommended:  Ginny and Georgia on Netflix Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Links Referenced: VideoPokerForWinners.com/downloads Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/my-interview-with-bj-traveller/ WizardofVegas.com Recommended: Netflix.com/title/81025696 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction and a few corrections [02:15] Video Poker for Winners and Adobe Flash Player [04:04] Covid-19 vaccine [07:44] Wonging into blackjack, ASM, and CSM games [09:51] Chip banks, spreading bets, and risk of ruin [11:47] How are GWAE guests vetted? [14:09] Beatable blackjack games with no spread [14:48] Building a bankroll with video poker [17:27] Not paying change on TITOs [18:56] Bans that occurred before Caesars and El Dorado merger [21:38] Availability of Bob's Video Poker classes [22:35] Optimal use of casino free play [24:06] Tipping on a large hand pay [27:58] Video poker and table games training books and software [29:53] AP competition [31:08] South Point Casino March Promotion - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win [32:53] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [33:33] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [34:33] How does a professional gambler obtain a mortgage? [35:55] Advice on explaining AP as a profession [38:37] "Tight" and "loose" machines [40:25] Blackjack basic strategy assumptions [41:23] Card counting books [41:55] Changing careers [44:47] Favorite countries to visit for gambling [46:95] Memorable casino patrons [53:15] Recommended Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com  VideoPoker.com/gwae Books Referenced: James Grosjean's strategy cards - lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/table-game-strategy-cards/ Video Poker for Winners by Bob Dancer  Blackjack Blueprint by Rick Blaine https://amzn.to/3bGuLEY Knock-out Blackjack by Ken Fuchs and Olaf Vancura https://amzn.to/3kkDKQ4 21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones https://amzn.to/2Mmm3Dd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Chauncey Bivitz. Chauncey is a recreational AP who decided to try his hand at dealing in a casino. 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Chauncey Bivitz [01:33] How did Chauncey get started in games? [03:03] Becoming a BP, playing as a BP [04:47] Dealer training school, game protection [13:05] Dealer mistakes, tipping [23:53] Dealing to card counters [26:57] Coaching bad players [30:17] Calling out unusual plays and change [31:13] Big blackjack wins, rude player behavior [35:53] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" and Presidents' Day Hot Seat [36:40] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [37:19] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [37:45] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [38:25] Hot and cold tables, hole-carding, dealer mistakes [41:48] Penetration [44:33] Break room discussions [48:35] Basic strategy and card counting [49:54] What behavior would get dealers reprimanded? [50:45] Fishing worms in the casino's refrigerator [51:35] How long did Chauncey last as a dealer? [54:05] Recommended: Endurance by Alfred Lansing, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, Lilyhammer, Kim's Convenience Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Endurance by Alfred Lansing https://amzn.to/3awbbfn A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles https://amzn.to/37oMY8Q Lilyhammer Netflix.com/title/70221438 Kim's Convenience Netflix.com/title/80199128 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Mickey Crimm. Micky is a video poker, and slots pro. We talk about how he is dealing with play since his heart attack, and dealing with covid. 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of advantage player, Mickey Crimm [00:34] Mickey and Bob recently appeared on the Risk of Ruin podcast [01:27] Does Mickey's 2019 heart attack still impact his advantage play efforts? [05:11] Playing in large casinos, Oklahoma, Winstar [10:25] Competition at Winstar [11:40] Oklahoma mailers from Winstar and Indigo Sky [15:30] Playing more video poker and fewer slots [18:06] The growth of Mickey's bankroll since 1996 [21:02] Other casinos en route to Oklahoma [25:37] SouthPointCasino.com February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker," President's Day $30k Hot Seat [26:40] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match [27:24] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with lots of member resources [27:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [28:48] Civil forfeiture on Interstate 40 [31:37] NSUD and Jacks or Better progressives [37:08] Covid-19 concerns [42:53] Playing in Louisiana and Wisconsin [46:20] Mickey can be found at Twitter.com/MickeyCrimm [46:41] Recommended - Rake on Netflix, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, Rome on HBO Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Links Referenced: Risk of Ruin episode with Mickey and Bob: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692 Twitter.com/MickeyCrimm Recommended: Netflix.com/title/70301553 The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett https://amzn.to/2LECPgx Hbo.com/rome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. They join us to talk about the Super Bowl, Mattress Mac, and prop bets. 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 Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Frank B and Anthony Curtis [00:29] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl promotion [07:49] Frank's experience gambling in Mexico [13:40] Las Vegas market discussion - promotions, rules, coupons, etc [18:48] Super Bowl props [23:48] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" and a $30k Presidents' Day Hot Seat [24:28] Predicitit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [25:13] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting website and community [26:10] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [27:04] The anti-public and props [33:04] Cross sports props [40:18] Patrick Mahomes rushing yards prop [44:39] Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas [47:53] Recommended - "Can't Stop the Game Stop" episode of Planet Money, The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett, Las Vegas Advisor YouTube channel, Mr. D's Sports Bar Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Npr.org/2021/01/30/962417570/bonus-cant-stop-gamestop The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett https://amzn.to/36FmZcY Youtube.com/watch?v=5NWorFK1ucQ&ab_channel=LasVegasAdvisor Mrdssportsbar.com/ Guest Links: LasVegasAdvisor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week.  The first episode of GWAE was February 4, 2011.  So after 10 years we look back at some of our favorite moments, and 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. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the 10-year anniversary show and listener questions [00:55] GWEA history and evolution [02:46] Favorite episodes [08:40] Making money playing live poker [10:14] Benefits of Seven Stars [11:22] Abandoned cash or slot tickets on the ground [15:07] Taxes for a European playing in the U.S. [16:28] Pros and cons of team play [17:57] Dottie's [19:15] Moving from 9/6 Jacks to Bonus Poker Deluxe [21:07] Cash storage and deposits [25:19] The Video Poker Hall of Fame [26:44] Boyd tier credits on video poker [29:06] Calling surveillance on a missed blackjack signal [32:26] Blackjack tournament [33:28] Using software to analyze games [35:23] Blackjack the Discord [38:09] South Point Casino February Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker," President's Day hot seat [39:27] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [40:16] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community [40:33] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [42:12] Money Clip [43:21] Recommended - Super Con by James Swain, "100 Tips for a Better Life" Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: Super Con by James Swain https://amzn.to/2YnUA6s Lesswrong.com/posts/7hFeMWC6Y5eaSixbD/100-tips-for-a-better-life Books Referenced: Lay the Favorite by Beth Raymer https://amzn.to/3pqFWra Smart Money by Michael Konik https://amzn.to/3iUxEoV Casino Tournament Strategy by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/3a3mdHm Sex, Lies, and Video Poker by Bob Dancer https://amzn.to/3iXKoLt Episodes Referenced: Billy Baxtor - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-poker-legend/ Billy Baxter - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-poker-legend-billy-baxter-2/ Kelly Sun - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-kelly-sun-queen-sorts/ Tommy Highland and John Chang - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guests-tommy-hyland/ Stanford Wong - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-stanford-wong-3/ James Holtzhauer - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-jeopardy-james-holzhauer/ Ed Thorp - lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-ed-thorp/ Bob Nersesian - many episodes available at gamblingwithanedge.com Links Referenced: Sevenstarsinsider.com Blackjack Discord  https://blackjackplayer28.wixsite.com/blackjackthediscor-1 Wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/bonus-poker-deluxe/9-6/ Blackjackinfo.com Facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices