Gambling With An Edge

Our guest this week is an AP who goes by the name Socrates.   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 Socrates, AP and golfer [00:30] Will there be a slot round table on GWAE? [02:32] Making money golfing [03:56] Building a bankroll [07:02] How did people attempt to hustle Socrates? [08:38] Betting serious money at golf [09:25] Cheating [11:27] Winning at golf versus winning at a casino [14:52] How does Socrates’ wife feel about his advantage plays? [15:38] Getting started in advantage play [16:18] Learning to play blackjack [19:09] Losing streak [20:10] Getting backed off locally [23:01] Learning to hold card [25:59] Meeting another counter [26:46] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500 Spin to Win, share your email for free play on weekends [27:59] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting commun

 Our guest this week is Frank B. Frank is back for part 2 of our discussion on dice control.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, Frank B [00:40] Las Vegas re-opens [03:46] Caesars is now El Dorado [05:50] Cashing out slot tickets [09:45] Frank B's realized return from dice [10:43] How many hours of practice did Frank put in? [12:26] Did results deteriorate over long sessions? [13:33] Was Frank self-taught or did he pay for lessons? [22:29] Using a high-speed camera [27:08] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500k Spin to Win [28:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with software, community, and other tools [29:23] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [30:27] Do's and

No guest this week as Bob and I answer listener questions from 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 of listener email show [00:34] Online blackjack versus in-person in the U.K. [02:45] Bob and Richard.s lifestyle as restrictions ease [05:33] Cover plays to prolong a game [08:48] Strategy for UX vulturing [10:47] Negative and positive decks with a balanced count [11:37] Video poker points at MGM National Harbor [13:31] Taking chips out of casinos [16:01] Chopping results with missing information [18:37] Keeping casino chips for 6-12 months [21:22] Cover plays for slots [23:04] Making strategic mistakes for cover in video poker [24:22] Profitable bet spread when playing through all counts [26:16] NSUD on Video Poker for Winners [28:51] Strategy deviations for video poker progressives [30:33] H

Our guest this week is what I believe to be the oldest active AP.  Chucky Baby is 90 years old and still going strong. He has been all over the world, and been playing blackjack since the 60s. 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 Chucky Baby, a 90-year old AP [00:52] Chucky Baby's background and AP experience [07:09] How did Chucky Baby know about counting cards in the 1960s? [08:31] Switching from banking games to playing games [18:18] Jumping from shuffle tracking to ace location [23:57] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced Gas and Goods, Memorial Day $32,000 Hot Seat [25:09] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [26:53] Chucky Baby is writing a book [28:58] Why does Chucky Baby still play? [31:41] Blackjack foru

This week we are doing something different. We have four guests to participate in a blackjack roundtable. We solicited questions from you, our listeners, and we set out to discuss and answer them. Our four guests are, Tommy Hyland, Colin Jones, Joe748, and Ryemo. 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 blackjack roundtable with Colin Jones, Joe748, Ryemo, Tommy Hyland [02:58] Tipping [09:09] Using a player's card [09:39] CTR issues when playing as a refusal [11:21] Playing where ID is required [16:51] Reacting to a lot of heat [20:10] Wearing a hat to play [21:18] Wearing disguises to play [30:41] Cover plays to disguise counting [34:46] Using a count other than Hi-Lo [36:45] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-Priced Gas and Goods, $32,000 Memorial Day Hot Seat [37:57] BlackjackApprenticeship.co

Our guest this week is Frank B on to talk in depth about dice control. This is part one, and part two will be in a few weeks. 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] Sound quality information for this episode [00:40] Introduction of Frank B and the topic of dice control. [01:12] Mattress Mack bets on the Kentucky Derby [03:55] Did Mack's betting affect the price of his horse? [05:30] Frank's background in dice control [09:26] How did the Golden Nugget react to the dice control experiment? [13:50] Did Frank B pay for dice control lessons? [16:42] Inputting roll data [18:08] How many rolls were ultimately recorded? [21:00] Hitting the wall [25:20] Table grading [29:56] Evaluating the edge [38:04] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-Priced Gas and Goods, Memorial Day Hot Seat, and others [39:30] BlackjackApprenticeship

 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 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 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]

Our guest this week is a professional slot player, Slot King. 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 Australian slot player, Slot King [00:42] Becoming a professional slot player, analyzing progressive slots [09:48] Reel mapping, MHBs, building a bankroll [12:22] Increased competition [17:00] Losing streaks [17:46] Card counting versus slot play [21:48] Slot community on Twitter [23:50] Must-Hit-By machines [28:20] Confidentiality [30:30] More money, more problems [42:48] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500,000 Money Madness casino-wide progressives, room deals [43:58] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community, bootcamps are back this summer [44:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [46:

Our guest this week is Jay Helfert. Jay is a pool player, tournament organizer, and pool room owner. 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 Toupee Jay Helfert, pool and poker player [00:16] Origin of the "Toupee Jay" nickname [02:22] When did Jay start playing pool? [03:38] Games with the most money [04:59] Traveling to play pool [05:54] Backing games [08:13] Big cash games in Vegas [09:55] Similarities between pool and poker [12:00] Owning pool rooms [13:52] Tournament play [14:29] The Color of Money [21:42] Walter Tevis [26:16] Most well known pool hall [29:03] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Money Madness casino-wide progressives [29:50] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [30:48] Backing Keith McGrady and stol

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 explanation of YouTube ads settings [03:21] Avoiding certain sponsors on GWAE [07:03] Casino marketing [09:46] AP teams organized as LLCs [10:56] DDB strategy questions for different pay tables [12:18] Blackjack offsets and units [14:51] Hole-carding seminar with RxGamble [16:10] Showing ID to claim a jackpot[ [18:03] Are card counters rare? [20:05] Does online casino play affect brick and mortar ADT? [22:28] Would Richard play a table game at a casino that required ID to play? [24:22] Taking smaller edges to extend promotions [27:20] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Money Madness with casino-wide progressives, all restaurants are now open [28:52] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers corr

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

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] BlackjackAppr

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

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,

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 listen

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 [3

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] Vid

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 s

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] T

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