Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews on for our final episode about sports betting. We talk about the state of the industry, as well as some of the tools at unabated.com.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 Captain Jack Andrews of Unabated.com [01:16] Unabated tools exploited market inefficiencies [06:45] Correlations between c...
Apr 20, 2023•57 min
Our guests this week are: colin Jones, Darryl Purpose, and Byrnin Down The House. For our last episode about Blackjack we wanted to have a blackjack roundtable. We talk about how blackjack has changed over the last 45 years, and how Byrnin is still able to play 100 hours per month just counting cards. 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...
Apr 13, 2023•53 min
Our guest this week is an advantage player named "Mr. Doppy." We talk about his exploits beating the lottery, and sports books. 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 advantage player, Mr. Doppy [01:06] Lessons learned from GWAE [02:40] Adapting to bigger stakes [04:42] Other advantage plays, lottery [14:20] The end of the lottery play ...
Apr 06, 2023•43 min
Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob answers legal questions from you our listeners.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 gambling attorney and Blackjack Hall of Fame member, Bob Nersesian [00:39] The future of GWAE [03:39] Unusually high progressive amount shown, backup pool [09:46] Prosecution of mistakes[13:33] Strateg...
Mar 30, 2023•57 min
Our guest this week is Mickey Crimm. Mickey is a slots pro. We talk about how slot hustling has changed over the years, and his life on the road. 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 slot hustler, Mickey Crimm [00:34] Mickey's first gambling game [03:34] Two Hustlers episode of Risk of Ruin podcast [05:11] Living in Montana [07:25] Us...
Mar 23, 2023•55 min
No guest this week as we answer 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:31] Income from positive EV games versus income from mail and comps [06:36] Video poker machines in racinos in New York [07:52] Why don't casinos use CSMs across the board? [09:10] Evaluating the return of a mailers [11:45] Playing on a ...
Mar 16, 2023•50 min
Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor named Porter. You can reach Porter on Twitter at @MLBksPSYCHIC. 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, Porter [00:33] Porter’s background in gambling [02:11] Backing in California [05:36] How important is CLV? [14:10] How big is Porter’s team? [16:47] Getting stiffed [20...
Mar 10, 2023•51 min
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, http://facebook.com/gamblingwithanedge , or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction credit card, bargain, and coupon expert, Jimmy Jazz [00:38] Southwest Companion Pass deal [05:42] Funding online gambling accounts [13:07] Referrals and kickbacks [14:47] Status matching [16:13] Fou...
Mar 03, 2023•39 min
Our guest this week is a return visit from Matt of http://www.plusevanalytics.com. Some of the topics discussed include 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 Matt, aka @PlusEVAnalytics [00:47] Matt's lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook [05:18] Ontario gaming regulators side with Caesars [10:05] Confidentiality agreements [14:57] Matt's ...
Feb 24, 2023•58 min
No guest this week as we answer 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction[00:26] Playing without card inserted [00:56] Failures in advantage play [12:54] What is the best way to earn free play? [14:18] Dealers offering advice, playing hands without instruction [15:14] Tips for building a bankroll [16:50] Social en...
Feb 17, 2023•59 min
Our guest this week is sports bettor Frank B, on to talk about betting this year's Super Bowl. 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 Frank B [00:43] Hedging, vig, psychological and bankroll considerations [04:50] Ratio of overs to unders [07;30] Same game parlays [10:00] Calculating standard parlay payouts [13:16] Differe...
Feb 10, 2023•53 min
No guest this week as we answer 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:34] Higher level counts [02:33] Hole-carding internationally [04:07] Accidentally playing someone else's slot machine mid-bonus [08:25] Counting cards on a cruise ship [10:20] Longevity research, doctors, diets, and intermittent fasting ...
Feb 03, 2023•53 min
This is a throwback episode originally recorded in 2017. Our guest this week is Kelly Sun. The media dubbed her the "Queen of Sorts," and her team mates called her a "baccarat machine." You know her as the mysterious Chinese woman behind the Phil Ivey edge sorting cases in London, and Atlantic City. Also on this show is Michael Kaplan, who has written about Kelly for the NY Times, and Cigar Aficionado, and Lori Chang. Lori is a former member of the MIT blackjack team, and friend of Kelly. Kelly ...
Jan 27, 2023•59 min
Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in 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 [00:54] Las Vegas Advisor Members Rewards [02:45] Master coupons [04:16] Waived resort fees for up to five nights at Downtown Grand [05:51] $1 minimum blackjack tables [10:11] Caesars, MGM, Station, and Boyd [11:56] Members R...
Jan 20, 2023•57 min
Our guest this week is a professional slot player named CS. 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 CS, advantage slot player [00;34] CS's early gambling experiences [02:15] Learning about beatable slots [05:24] Networking for slot APs [07:16] Scouting slots [10:59] Slot tournaments [14:25] Optimizing mailers or EV? [17:17] Casinos backi...
Jan 13, 2023•54 min
No guest this week as we answer 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:32] Kickers in video poker [02:00] AP in England [03:18] Switching machines in video poker [04:14] Super Times Pay [05:59] Casino Tournament Strategy by Stanford Wong [07:02] Gift pick up, average daily theoretical [08:02] Loss rebates a...
Jan 06, 2023•44 min
Our guest this week is Alex Kane of Sport Trade. Sport Trade is a betting exchange run very much like a financial market. rather than betting with a bookmaker, players bet against each other. Currently they are only available in New Jersey. 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 Alex Kane of Sporttrade [00:44] Alex's educational and spo...
Dec 30, 2022•57 min
Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We had so many questions last time from our listeners that we had to ask Bob back for another round. 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] Blackjack Hall of Fame [01:15] Resetting progressive jackpots [08:30] Scanning ID without consent while cashing out [11:37] Technicalities of trespassing in PA [15:10]...
Dec 23, 2022•58 min
Our guest this week is a sports bettor named Amber Gamble. Amber has a stats background and started her sports betting journey just a couple years ago. 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, Amber Gamble [00:40] How did Amber get into the gamblng world? [02:05] Did dealing blackjack pique her interest in playing? [03:53] ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob answers legal questions sent in by our listeners. 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 gambling attorney, Bob Nersesian [00:30] Spotify podcast stats for GWAE [01:56] Resorts Casino in AC, sovereign immunity. [04:13] Online sportsbook misgraded wager [09:11] Player asked for SSN for ...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox on to talk about what gamblers can do before the end of the year to help with their taxes. 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 gambling tax professional, Russel Fox [00:42] Form 1099-K [03:59] Gambling winnings as a U.K. resident [08:39] Sports betting partnerships [09:42] Can gambling l...
Dec 01, 2022•56 min
Our guests this week are Colin Jones, and David Drury. We talk about a new book they produced called "Tales From The Felt," which is a collection of 21 true stories from 21 different professional blackjack players. 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 Colin Jones and David Drury, authors of Tales from the Felt [00:40] A listener than...
Nov 25, 2022•45 min
Our guest this week is a sports bettor names Scott, aka VegasHorsePools. 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 and analyst, Scott [00:32] How did Scott get into gambling? [06:01] Computer programming, odds screens [07:29] Transitioning from office work into full time gambling [09:05] Recreational, originator, and model s...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
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 , http://facebook.com/gamblingwithanedge , or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of value seeker and credit card points expert, Jimmy Jazz [00:47] Halloween in Las Vegas [02:11] Rental car issues, tips, duplicate reservations, etc [10:21] AutoSlash.com [12:10] Four Queens and B...
Nov 11, 2022•59 min
Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in 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 [00:48] Mattress Mack and the World Series [05:32] Is the free furniture deal still available? [08:36] Does Mattress Mack really want the Astros to win? [10:12] Grand Prix is Las Vegas, celebrity racing odds [18:41] Tilman F...
Nov 01, 2022•52 min
No guest this week as we answer 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:29] Video poker videos on YouTube [04:24] Shockwave Poker [07:15] Social gambling laws in Colorado, tax issues with partners [14:12] Gambling books with good story telling [17:41] Tipping on handpays [22:06] Sign-up bonus strategy [26:3...
Oct 27, 2022•58 min
Bob and I get a return visit from long time slot director Buddy Frank, and this was taped immediately after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show, the biggest casino industry trade show of the year. We spend a lot of time talking about the new things we saw. 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 slot director and consultant, ...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Our guest this week is named Veganmav. We talk about his starting with $2.50 during the internet poker boom, and building that bankroll to mid seven figures. And yes, he still eats out of dumpsters. 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 poker and blackjack player, Veganmav [00:31] Being homeless as a child [01:56] Flipping Toyota Camr...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Our guests this week are Max Rubin, and Darryl Purpose. This episode is about the 2022 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Darryl Purpose [00:56] How was this year's Blackjack Ball different? [02:32] The Blackjack Ball 501c3 [05:43] Organizing the Blackjack Ball and logistics [07:35] Blair Hull receives...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr
Our guests this week are Jim Pasko, and his son Dan. Jim has been one of the best backgammon players in the world for 40 years, and together with his son Dan they have been very successful as sports bettors, primarily focused on 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 . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of gamblers, Jim and Dan Pasko [00:35] Does Jim still play ba...
Sep 29, 2022•53 min
