Gambling With an Edge - guest Norm Beck

Our guest this week is Norman Beck, magician, bridge player, and gambler who has made bets from 42 cents to a Billion dollars for his company SCA.

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 bridge player Norman Beck

[00:39] How did Norman get started in gambling?

[01:56] Norman's bridge experience

[03:43] How did Norman get better at bridge?

[06:45] SCA

[09:22] Pepsi "Play for a Billion" promotion

[11:29] Insuring 42 cent bets

[14:44] Market research calculations and usual promotions

[18:56] Protection from scams, declining inquires to insure

[24:07] Insuring a promotion for one person

[30:12] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win

[31:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May

[31:54] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners  

[33:03] Getting expert advice, cheating stories

[41:00] More usual promotions

[46:54] Norman's TED Talk

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

Guest Links:
http://Scapromotions.com
Norman's TED Talk - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=41ElcN9QDy0
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