Gambling With an Edge

Our guest this week is an advantage player we call Refinery back for a return visit. He combines blackjack play, with carnival games, and slots. 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 and advantage player, Refinery [00:39] Contact info Refinery [02:17] Leading a mutiny at a blackjack table in a local casino [09:55] Stories about collusion games [22:20] Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies [28:27] South Point Casino March Promotions - "Free Play with a Kicker" [29:19] Predictit.org/rpomo/edge - place small bets on political events, up to $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [30:17] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training program and blackjack community [31:22] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Game of the Week is Triple Play Dream Card [32:55] Can automatic shufflers cheat players? [39:43] How much does Refinery drink at the table? [42:38] Playing at Hooters [45:37] Has Refinery had any problems cashing chips? [48:35] Hole-carding [53:00] Recommended - Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte, "Better Call Saul" on Netflix, Monster Podcast: DC Sniper Sponsors: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Books: 21st Century Card Counter - by Colin Jones  https://amzn.to/2WsDXag Recommended: Gambling Sleight of Hand by Steve Forte https://www.gamblingsleightofhand.com/ Better Call Saul  Netflix.com/title/80021955 Monster-Podcast.com/dcsniperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is an advantage player we call Refinery. He combines blackjack play, with carnival games, and slots. 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 Refinery [00:29] The origin of Refinery's name? [01:37] Refinery's entrance into AP, early counting methods [08:48] What is Refinery's professional background? [10:44] Online blackjack forums and networking [18:13] A collusion play with Vagabond [22:36] What happened in between REKO and advanced collusion plays? [26:55] Does Refinery still count cards? [28:24] How does Refinery's wife feel about AP? [29:29] Using a player's card [30:38] Bankroll usage and part-time AP decisions [32:42] Getting flat bet at MGM National Harbor [36:04] BJ21 post about MGM National Harbor [40:21] South Point Casino March Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker [41:49] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [43:06] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - counter counting training website and community [43:30] VideoPoker.com/edge - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Quick Quads and Ultimate X [44:28] A technique for great penetration at blackjack [52:33] Facial recognition software Sponsors SouthPointCasino.com PredictIt.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/edge Books: Blackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger https://amzn.to/2UdzkhBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guests this week are Max Rubin, Arnold Snyder, and Anthony Curtis on to talk about this year's Blackjack Ball. 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 Ball guests, Max Rubin, Anthony Curtis, and Arnold Snyder [00:59] Max's hosting of the Blackjack Ball [02:11] Anthony's induction into the Blackjack Hall of Fame [03:58] Arnold's win and discussion of the skills contest [08:23] Richard's role in Blackjack Ball prep [09:14] Edward Thorp's gambling library [12:15] Champagne prize for the winner of the Grosjean Cup [15:57] Thumb drive prize for the winner of Grosjean Cup [19:35] Hall of Fame voting [24:14] Favorites from 21 Questions [35:07] South Point Casino March Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker. free video poker classes [36:13] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [37:29] The Grosjean Cup finalists [42:14] Cutting a card [45:13] Counting down a double deck [50:40] Recommended - RxGamble's blog, Storycore.org Sponsors SouthPointCasino.com BobDancer.com/seminars BlackjackApprenticeship.com Predictit.org/promo/edge Recommended: RxGamble.comTwitter.com/rxgamble Storycorps.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Bryce Carlson, author of "Blackjack for Blood." We talk about his blackjack adventures, his Omega II strategy, and how his approach differs from today's "Road Warriors." 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 Bryce Carlson, author of Blackjack for Blood [00:58] Blackjack simulation software [03:55] Omega 1, Omega 2, and other counting systems [13:05] "Hit and Run" discussion [17:35] Bryce's early blackjack, Kelly criterion, trips to Las Vegas [26:54] Camouflage and bet spreads [34:00] South Point Casino February Promotions - free buffets, free video poker classes [35:46] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free trial of Pro Membership for GWAE listeners [36:57] 21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones [38:00] Playing without a player's card [46:16] Camouflage and jewelry [47:44] The Blackjack Ball [49:40] Blackjack book discussion [54:28] Bryce's work experience in other industries [55:55]  Recommended - Recomendo, A Public Fit  Sponsored Links:  SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/GWAE Predictit.org/promo/edge  Books:  Blackjack for Blood by Bryce Carlson https://amzn.to/2I2918g Playing Blackjack as a Business by Lawrence Revere https://amzn.to/2wajjR7 Beat the Dealer by Edward O. Thorpe https://amzn.to/2Vr0WBZ The Theory of Blackjack by Peter Griffin https://amzn.to/2Tir4fy 21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones https://amzn.to/2Tm8Dqd Burning the Tables in Las Vegas by Ian Anderson https://amzn.to/2T3qgfw  Recommended:  Recomendo.com APublicFit.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest again this week as Bob and I answer listener questions plucked from 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[00:46]  Reconciling personal records with casino win-loss statements[05:15]  Checking OSN and other databases[07:04]  Variations in DDB 9/6[10:22]  Blackjack counting, cover, and Wonging[12:13]  Hole-carding player banked table games[13:50]  Video poker pay table errors[14:40]  UTH hole-carding strategy and tips[16:32]  Handicapping the XFL[17:32]  Blackjack bet spreads[18:45]  Learning blackjack indices[19:46]  Cage demands to see a counter's identification[22:57]  Getting spoiled by a great play[27:47]  Sportsbook refuses to cash tickets without ID[30:15]  Roulette comps question[31:39]  South Point Casino February Promotions - free buffets, email free play, free video poker classes[33:56]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - gold membership offers correction on most games[35:25]  Why doesn't GWAE have a Patreon account?[37:34]  What games should a Vegas AP learn first?[40:33]  What ever happened to Jerry Patterson[41:32]  Vegas AP meetups[42:55]  Life after AP[43:46]  How to learn new ways to beat casinos[47:31]  Tipping on a six-figure win[49:42]  Tax withholding question[51:47]  Casino offers and EV[53:28]  Following a sloppy dealer from table to table[55:42]  An NFL promo with a potential loophole[58:34]  Recommended - Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Story Collider podcast Sponsor Links:SouthPointCasino.comVideoPoker.com/gwaePredictit.org/promo/edge Books:Professional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/2SJmqbvComp City by Max Rubin  https://amzn.to/2vOuG0L Software:Casino Veritae software - Qfit.com Recommended:SpeakUpStorytelling.comStoryCollider.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as Bob and I answer listener questions plucked from 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 [00:35] Encouraging listeners to review and rate GWAE [01:12] Richard's experiences gambling in Poland [09:13] Station Casinos removing full pay deuces wild [11:13] Soft 13 vs 16 on a strong negative count [12:58] "Lucky Ladies" side bet [15:04] "Double Up" feature [16:28] Counting 6-deck shoes on the Strip [18:25] Holding 6663 and not 8884 in Quick Quads [22:00] Craps question [25:02] Cutting expenses on AP trips [28:33] Keno pay tables [30:36] Partner blackjack questions [33:38] Getting started at video poker [38:05] South Point Casino February Promotions - Free buffets, email free play on weekends, next free video poker class is 2/18 [40:08] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site and community [40:38] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Quick Quads and Ultimate X [42:50] Rapid Roulette [46:02] 9/6 DDM on Bally's Game Maker machines in Canada [48:39] Blackjack player auditions [52:30] Vietnam War draft numbers [54:26] APs with talent in other fields [57:20] Recommended - Las Vegas Improv, Outburst: Missionaries, Emissaries, and Ambassadors Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BobDancer.com/seminars BlackjackApprenticeship.com Youtube.com/user/bjavideos VideoPoker.com/gwae Predictit.org/promo/edge Recommended: LVImprov.com APublicFit.org/qsot-event/the-outburst-missionaries-emissaries-and-ambassadors/02-19_2020-730pm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Jimmy Jazz.  He is back to talk about credit card strategies and other low roller plays. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of Jimmy Jazz, LVA contributor and value seeker[00:44]  Williams "Double Up" feature bug[06:58]  Southwest Companion Pas[13:33]  Motor City nickel slot case[17:24]  Handling interactions with police officers[21:40]  Predictit.org/promo/edge strategies[24:02]  Estate planning discussion, wills, and trusts[29:29]  South Point Casino February Promotions - free buffets and free video poker classees[32:32]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community[33:14]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [34:51]  Stories about 100-play video poker[39:35]  El Cortez boarding pass special[42:44]  Birthday deals[46:18]  Sahara slot club[46:51]  Beneath the Neon, Shine the Light charity[48:34]  How to contact Jimmy Jazz for credit card point referrals[54:38]  Recommended - After Life on Netflix, Storytelling at A Public Fit, and Sprouts grocery stores Sponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBobDancer.com/seminarsBlackjackApprenticeship.comYoutube.com/user/bjavideosVideoPoker.com/GWAEPredictit.org/promo/edge Links from Guests: LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/author/jimmy-jazzHuntingtonPress.com/beneath-the-neon/BeneathTheNeon.com/shine-a-light/gwae_cc@aol.com Recommended: Netflix.com/title/80998491APublicFit.orgSprouts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis on to talk about Super Bowl 2020. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of professor sports bettor, Frank B, and Anthony Curtis, publisher of The Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor[00:32]  Super Bowl prop bets[01:55]  Do different states offer unique prop bets?[06:37]  Garoppolo passing attempts prop bet[08:12]  Mostert rushing yards prop bet[11:42]  Middling in the Super Bowl[12:29]  Is it harder to handicap teams that haven't been in the Super Bowl recently?[13:25]  Prop bet limits[17:57]  What are the things that Frank looks for?[20:42]  Cross-sport prop bet analysis[22:55]  Kobe Bryant prop bets[30:08]  South Point Casino February Promotion - Free buffets, email promotion, free video poker classes[32:43]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[33:41]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site, Las Vegas boot camp 4/4-4/5[34:24]  VideoPoker.com/GWAE - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, game of the week is Face Card Frenzy[35:25]  What other exotic bets are interesting?[43:45]  Fun places to watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas[48:59] Recommended - Closeup with the Hollywood Reporter, The Outsider, and Geeks Who Drink Trivia Sponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/GWAEBobDancer.com/seminarsYoutube.com/user/bjavideos Links from GuestsLasVegasAdvisor.comTheHuntingtonPress.com Recommended:Sundancetv.com/shows/close-up-with-the-hollywood-reporterHbo.com/the-outsiderGeeksWhoDrink.com Episodes Referenced:LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mack/LasVegasAdvisor.com /gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mack-part-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Roger Jones of VegasTickets.com. This company is a ticket broker and buys and sells tickets to events in Las Vegas, as well as major events all over the world. It's off the main subject matter of "Gambling with an Edge," but there are a lot of players who either want tickets or who get awarded tickets by casinos and would like to dispose of them profitably. This show tells you how. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Roger Jones, owner of VegasTickets.com [00:41] What is a ticket broker? [04:08] Can individuals sell tickets to VegasTickets.com? [06:10] Reselling comped tickets [09:49] VegasTickets.com "experiences" [12:15] What are the most valuable tickets in Las Vegas? [16:20] Legal rights of ticket holders and content providers [18:20] Same day ticket sales [25:40] South Point Casino January Promotions - $500k "Spin to Win" and free video poker classes [28:12] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match promo for GWAE listeners [28:55] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [30:32] Does VegasTickets.com sell Super Bowl tickets? [39:47] Stories about expensive tickets [42:58] Are ticket lotteries usually profitable? [45:33] How will the ticket business evolve? [46:18] Other important info about VegasTickets.com [47:24] Recommend - Ralthy Inflatable Pillow - https://amzn.to/3akV6XE Joe Heller obit  https://www.courant.com/obituaries/hc-obituary-joe-heller-20190910-story.html "The Gods of Scrabble" by Mo Srivastava  https://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/the-gods-of-scrabble-by-mo-srivastava-1.4244078 Previous episodes with Mo Srivastava https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-mohan/ https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-mohan-2/ Guest Contacts VegasTickets.com orders@VegasTickets.com roger@VegasTickets.com (702) 795-7880 Sponsors SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge VideoPoker.com/GWAE BobDancer.com/seminars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Big Red, a video poker player who was able to figure out and exploit the Movin’ On Up video poker game.  Several features of the discussion highlight the type of things video poker players do to gain an edge in a casino We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of Big Red, successful video poker player[00:46]  Movin’ On Up video poker[06:40]  Researching IGT’s numbers[08:26]  Finding Movin’ On Up and a car drawing[19:14]  Figuring out the strategy[22:54]  Does the game still exist?[25:15]  Auto-hold[28:32]  Paytables, draw variants, and strategy[30:21]  South Point Casino January Promotions - $500k Spin to Win, $32k Hot Seat on 1/20, free video poker classes[33:41]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes Quick Quads and basic Ultimate X[34:56]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on political events[36:12]  BlackJackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site and forum [36:58]  “All But Dissertation” in computer science [41:05]  Movin’ on Up strategy in the dissertation[48:42]  Recommended - write 2020, Library Extension, Las Vegas Improv, Storytelling at A Public Fit SouthPointCasino.comVideoPoker.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackJackApprenticeship.comBobDancer.com/seminars LibraryExtension.comLVImprov.comAPublicFit.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is a former surveillance operator turned professional sports bettor.  We call him "The Heist.". We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of The Heist, former surveillance employee and current poker player/sports bettor[00:35]  The Heist's surveillance experience[07:15]  The Tran Organization and Archie Karas[07:55]  Cheating and facial recognition[11:00]  Card craps AP story[16:04]  G2E trips and other surveillance training[17:41]  Tribal casino legal proceedings[19:09]  Why did The Heist give up surveillance?[22:18]  Sports betting[24:45]  The SuperContest[27:20]  South Point January Casino Promotions - $500,000 "Spin to Win." MLK Hot Seat, free video poker classes start 1/14[29:48]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - places small bets on political events[30:35]  BlackJackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site[31:00]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, Pro Membership includes correction on Ultimate X and Quick Quads[32:07]  Do casinos data mine search for players with lifetime wins?[32:43]  Red flags that attract attention from surveillance[37:02]  Sports betting promotions[40:17]  Betting on Asian baseball[43:50]  Prop betting[45:58]  How did he get the name "The Heist?"[47:01]  Recommended - Las Vegas Improv, National Parks Lifetime Pass, "52 Things that I learned in 2019." SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackJackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/GWAEBobDancer.com/seminarsYoutube.com/user/bjavideos Las Vegas Improvisation Players LVimprov.comNational Park Passes Nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm52 things I learned in 2019 Medium.com/fluxx-studio-notes/52-things-i-learned-in-2019-8ee483e6c816 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor.  Anthony is on to talk about the new Member's Rewards book for 2020, and what is in the pipeline for Huntington Press. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press[00:38]  The 2020 Member Rewards Book - free play, match play, restaurant deals[07:42]  Why are casino becoming more reluctant to participate?[12:50]  Are any local bars participating in Member Rewards?[17:50]  The Original Cocktail Club[20:42]  2020 Eating Las Vegas by John Curtas[25:49]  South Point Casino January Promotions - $500,000 Spin to Win, free video poker classes[27:09]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - political betting market with a $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[28:03]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training program[28:22]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - gold membership offers correction on most games[29:08]  Jean Scott leaving Las Vegas[36:43]  Upcoming releases from The Huntington Press[42:25]  More Mattress Mack stories[50:00]  Recommended:  Dealt documentary on Netflix, 2-for-1 entree LVA coupon at Treasures Sponsor Links: SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwae Links: LasVegasAdvisor.comHuntingtonPress.comOriginalCocktailClub.comEatingLV.comTreasuresLasVegas.com Books: 2020 Eating Las Vegas by John Curtas https://amzn.to/2Qha6xHThe Frugal Gambler by Jean Scott https://amzn.to/2rK2YR4Kill Phil by Blair Rodman and Lee Nelson https://amzn.to/2MOo7AOGambling 102 by Michael Shackleford https://amzn.to/2ZUr4FHKnockout Blackjack by Ken Fuchs and Olaf Vancura https://amzn.to/2ZHlMNyThe Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow  https://amzn.to/2SSDWdA Previous Episodes: LasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mackLasVegasAdvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-the-inside-story-of-mattress-mack-part-2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Michael Shackleford aka The Wizard of Odds. We discuss the updated version of 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. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of Michael Shackleford, The Wizard of Odds [00:37]  New content in Mike’s new book, Gambling 102[03:11]  Updated sports betting information[04:47]  Updated video poker information[05:46]  Keno[08:08]  Pai Gow Tiles[12:53]  Video Poker in New York[17:22]  Powerball and Mega Millions Advantage Play[18:48]  Predictit.org bridge jumpers[20:34]  Setting fair lottery odds[22:23]  Harley Davidson slot machines[25:35]  South Point Casino January Promotions - $500k Spin to Win, free VP classes start on 1/14[27:24]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com[28:26]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold membership offers correction on most games[29:28]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - political betting market with a $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[29:58]  Strategies for the South Point “Hot Seat” promotion[31:17]  Vegas Three Poker field trial at Harrah’s [35:20]  Prosperity Three Pictures field trial at the Venetian[36:49]  Jackpot Hold’em field trial at SLS[38:30]  Paris Poker field trial at Paris[40:36]  Recommended - Wescliff Airport Express, DuoLingo, avoid Run at Luxor, The Magic of Jen Kramer at the Westgate, The Mac King Comedy Magic Show SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/GWAEPredictit.org/promo/edgeBobDancer.com/seminars WizardofOdds.comWizardofVegas.com Gambling 102 by Michael Shackleford https://amzn.to/2QvZvybSharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/2rrRuSh Recomended Airport Bus to downtown Rtcws.rtcsnv.com/routepdf/1219/wax.pdf DuoLingo.com Westgateresort.com/hotels/nevada/las-vegas/westgate-las-vegas-resort-casino/entertainment/the-magic-of-jen-kramer/ Caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/mac-king-comedy-magic-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as Bob and I dip into the mail bag for a second time. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of show featuring questions from listeners[01:04]  Playing 2/5 vs playing blackjack[04:07]  Dead Man's Hand side bet[05:00]  9/6 Jacks or Better progressive frustrations[11:31]  Should a $25 blackjack player with a low spread use a player's card?[12:50]  Is it legal to use the WinPoker app while playing?[15:41]  Intentional fouls in Face Up Pai Gow[19:31]  Staking at blackjack[24:18]  What casino games do Bob and Richard hate?[27:00]  Christmas promotions[32:51]  South Point Casino December Promotions - half price points until 12/24, free VP classes on 1/14[33:55]  Predictit.org/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[34:42]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold membership offers correction on most games, 1000-hand Pro membership trial for GWAE listeners[35:31]  Norm MacDonald stories[36:39]  AP etiquette in casinos[39:55]  Recommended - cruise discounts for Norwegian shareholders, Instagram photographer jungraphy_, Shooting Kabul, Tim Ferris' Five Bullet Friday SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/edgeVideoPoker.com/gwaeBobDancer.com/seminars The 21st Century Card Counter by Colin Jones https://amzn.to/35DzLWB Shooting Kabul by N. H. Shenzai https://amzn.to/35Dun6b Go.Tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1 Iinstagram.com/jungraphy_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as Bob and I 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. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00]  Introduction of show featuring questions from listeners[00:38]  Should I player have given his SSN after winning a drawing?[03:12]  Book recommendations for roulette and baccarat[06:00]  What banks in Las Vegas are gambler-friendly?[10:38]  Optimal strategy for a weekly football pool[12:55]  Betting a Hi-Lo count that rises suddenly[14:40]  Strategy for video blackjack with 6-card Charlie[16:23]  Itemizing under the new tax code as a non-professional gambler[18:53]  Raising the W2-G limit[21:26]  Is 9/6 Double Double Bonus the same in different casinos?[24:36]  Will there be a third Sex, Lies, and Video Poker book?[26:25]  Is there a market for an AP course in beating slots?[30:05]  Sportsbook bonus strategy[32:09]  South Point Casino December Promotions - half price points until 12/24, free VP classes on 1/14[33:16]  Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small bets on political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners[35:32]  BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training website and forum[37:09]  VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold membership offers correction on most games, 1000-hand Pro membership trial for GWAE listeners[38:15]  How is the "Dream Card" triggered?[40:45]  Do Bob and Richard play slots for fun?[44:44]  Do Bob and Richard still enjoy playing their favorite games?[47:57]  Recommended:  Sweet Tomatoes, Planet Money podcast Sonsors SouthPointCasino.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeBlackjackapprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeBobDancer.com/seminars Recommended SweetTomatoes.comPlanet Money slot episode - https://www.stitcher.com/s?eid=65789924&refid=asa Beating the Wheel:  Winning Strategies at Roulette by Russel T. Barnhart https://amzn.to/34frDKLThe Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas A. Bass https://amzn.to/2RLGdXu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices