Gambling With an Edge – Détails, épisodes et analyse

My guest this week is Elihu Feustel.  He is on this week to talk about his new book, Beyond The Odds, which you can pick up here https://amzn.to/3Behcxf

Bob and I are back after a long hiatus to talk about this years blackjack ball. We are joined by John Chang, former head of the MIT team, Max Rubin, the host and creator of the blackjack ball, and Rick "Night Train" Blaine who was this year's inductee into the blackjack hall of fame.

My guest this week is Frank Frigo. Frank is one of the founders of Edj Analytics, and we talk about their football model named Zeus which they licensed to various NFL teams to make better playing decisions.

You can reach me at lifeisagamblepod@gmail.com, or find me on Twitter @RWM21. If you like the show please tell a friend you think might like it, or if you are really ambitious leave a review wherever you listen.

NY Times article mentioned in the show.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/02/sports/football/eagles-analytics-super-bowl-lii.html

 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://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:
http://Twitter.com/spanky
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
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 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:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

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

Guest Links:
http://Podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/the-brothers-on-books-podcast/id1557162870

Recommended:
Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson https://amzn.to/33uaId7
http://Libbyapp.com
Wall Street Bets by Jaime Rogozinski https://amzn.to/3qNVckM
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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://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

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://Netflix.com/title/80154285
http://Kanopy.com
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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


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http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Guest Links:
http://Huntingtonpress.com
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
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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

Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

GWAE Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-russell-fox-3/

Books Referenced
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/tax-help-for-gamblers-fourth-edition/

Recommended:
Makers and Finders restaurant - http://Makerslv.com
"Passing" - Netflix.com/title/81424320
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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

Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

Previous GWAE Episodes Referenced:
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-guest-max-coins/
http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-kim-hultman/
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 Our guest this week is author Marton Magyar. Marton's new book is "The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History." https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQ

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?

Sponsored Links:
http://SouthPointCasino.com
http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com
http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

GWAE 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/323TYIP
The Vig by Les Croart https://amzn.to/3GRGHC2
The Vig by Peter Alson https://amzn.to/3yxfUb4
The 50 Greatest Stories in Poker History https://amzn.to/3ykSoxQ
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