In this episode, Colin is joined once again by established Advantage Players (APs), Joe748 and Nickels, both of whom have extensive experience in the world of card counting and advantage play. Together, they tackle questions from our listeners on a variety of subjects: Mathematical Decisions Behind Doubling, Spanish 21, Bankroll Management and Definitions, Video Poker Realities, Cutting the Deck, and more!
Join us as we pay tribute to the late Arnold Snyder, an icon in the world of Blackjack. Hear from notable figures like Max Rubin, Tommy Hyland, Anthony Curtis, and our own StanPodolak as they share personal stories and memorable moments about this influential figure. Dive into this 12-minute journey remembering the legend, his contribution, and the lasting impact he left on the game we love.
Sitting on your phone all day is a waste of time, right? Not if you're BJA member Magnum Wordsmith. In this episode, Colin and Joe748 are joined by the aforementioned Magnum Wordsmith. They discuss topics such as transitioning from playing in a band at casinos to playing blackjack, developing his own system to beat a mobile app, becoming a full-fledged casino AP, the importance of taking care of oneself, and much more!
Have you ever contemplated leaving your job to pursue Card Counting as a profession? Our guest “Plazity” did just that. An accountant-turned-blackjack professional delves into his journey of leaving his office job to pursue a life on the road while playing high stakes Blackjack. In this interview Plazity provides invaluable advice & practical tips on what to consider, the potential return, and the risks involved in what it’s really like to play full-time Blackjack.
Our latest Podcast is with Nathaniel Tilton, author of “ The Blackjack Life .”For those who haven’t read it, “The Blackjack Life” is an excellent portrayal of how Nathaniel and his teammate spent several years as weekend warrior professional card counters. It illustrates the need for excellent skills, the double life of a card counter who keeps a day job, and the subterfuge needed to succeed as an advantage player.In this podcast we discuss: - Nathaniel’s story - His advice for teaming up with a...
In this episode, Colin is joined once again by established Advantage Players (APs), Joe748 and SD1, both of whom have earned seven figures over their advantage play careers. Together, they tackle questions from our listeners on a variety of subjects: The advantages and disadvantages of side counts: A look into the complexities of this strategy. Transitioning from Red to Green to Black chipping: Insights and practical advice based on firsthand experiences. Exploring other forms of advantage play:...
While in Las Vegas for this year’s Blackjack Ball, I was able to interview Blackjack Hall of Famer, Don Johnson. For those who don’t know his story, you can read up on how he used Loss Rebates (and actually a lot more) to beat Atlantic City for $15 Million . In this podcast, we discuss: – The unique background that laid the foundation for his massive advantage play – The unique circumstances that led to his success – What it was like when it all started coming to an end – The parallels and diffe...
“Jkat” a middle school teacher spent his summer vacation doing something unexpected. Traveling from casino to casino across the country, racking up over $50k in winnings by counting cards at Blackjack. We discuss the challenges and experiences our guest encountered during this unforgettable card counting road trip that took him coast to coast.
In this episode of the Blackjack Apprenticeship mailbag series, Colin and Joe748 are joined by SD1, a BJA member and successful advantage player with over seven figures in winnings. The trio tackles a range of topics, including the challenges of facial recognition technology, strategies for returning to a casino after being backed off, considerations for adjusting your bet spread, tips for dealing with license plate scanners and ID checks, and much more. Tune in to gain valuable insights and pra...
Steven Bridges is a UK-based professional Street Magician turned Blackjack Card Counter. We had the pleasure of meeting Steven back in 2018 when he attended one of our Blackjack Bootcamps. Since then, he has taken on the exciting challenge of going from beginner to pro in the world of professional card counting. Steven has documented the entire process from the beginning training to getting kicked out of casinos in his video series “Beat the Odds.” Steven takes us behind the scenes discussing th...
Attorney Bob Nersesian has a wealth of experience in dealing with casino abuse of players and protecting the rights of Card Counters & Advantage Players. He has won millions of dollars worth of verdicts against casino wrongdoings against patrons over the years. In 2013, he was voted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame, a testament to his contributions to Card Counting & Advantage Play community. Watch on youtube video: https://youtu.be/WFlISbpQntg
How do the trials of a married card counting duo compare to the endeavors of the typical solo card counter? Joining Colin and Joe 748 are BJA member Flewster and his wife and they discuss: The heat difference between husband and wife, The flexibility of full time, The effect of card counting on their marriage, Getting in local hours, Second thoughts after losing half their bankroll, and more!
Three in-depth interviews with contributing authors to Tales From The Felt: An Illustrated Anthology. Including star of Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians Dusty Wisniew, high stakes card counter Joanna Henderson, and high rolling advantage player and BJA Pro SD1. They go behind the scenes and expand upon their already incredible stories.
If you’ve ever wondered what unfolds in the day-in-day-out life of a professional blackjack player, the new book Tales from the Felt features 21 of the most notorious card counters in the world recounting a memorable moment or experience. Join Colin, Joe748, Loudon Ofton, and book illustrator Scott Samples as they discuss: The idea behind the project, How it will benefit charity, An overview of the stories, The ideas and process behind the illustrations, and more!
With 450 hours and counting in at the blackjack tables so far this year, BJA member and full-time card counter CurlyFry joins Colin and Joe748 to discuss: Betting $250 on a $2500 bankroll, Getting a cruise ship casino to change their rules, Getting backed off on a first date, Playing in Monte Carlo, the advantages and disadvantages of being a female AP and more!
Why can't we all just be friends? In this episode, Colin, Joe748, and Nickels discuss the nuances, difficulties, and value of networking with other card counter and advantage players. They discuss things like: Colin's 7 rules for AP networking, their first encounters with other APs, Networking with casino employees, and more!
Fresh off a multi-week trip to the US, Youtubing Card Counter Steven Bridges and his teammate Joe98 join Joe748 to discuss: Card Counting after youtube fame, Playing in the US vs the UK, The dynamics of cross continental team play, Cash and international travel, and more!
Success in card counting can be many things to many people. One thing it won't be, however, is easy. Joining Colin and Joe748 is BJA member and full time card counter SheriffAP. They discuss: choosing a side hustle over a career, training 150 hours in casinos, getting 1000 hours locally, car accidents, getting assaulted by casino personnel, and one infamous confrontation with the police.
Joining Colin and Joe748 in episode 92 of the BJA podcast is full time card counter and Blackjack Apprenticeship member PirateAP. They discuss: Receiving pushback on going full time, Playing blackjack like a ploppy, Travel hacks, How to choose casinos when planning a trip, and more!
What's the proper etiquette when there are two card counters at the same table? What if there is only one blackjack table in the casino (or the country)? On this episode of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin and Joe are joined by 'JustDan73', AKA 'Mike AP', host of the Tens & Aces Podcasts and revered AP. They discuss: What to do when another counter is at the same table, how to communicate with other APs in the casino, the rises and falls of public interest in Card Counting, adding...
Joining us 1 year after his last podcast appearance (BJA079) is BJA member and high stakes blackjack player ByrnenDownTheHouse. He, Joe748, and Colin discuss: the variance of session lengths, the differences of playing internationally, how his approach has changed, splitting tens against a 7, being in Vegas when the mask mandate lifted, and more!
In this episode, Colin and Joe748 are joined by full time card counter Markopolo212, and they discuss: Starting with a small bankroll, Almost losing his whole bankroll after hundreds of hours, Attending a bootcamp, Regrets from playing double deck, the midwest meetup, and more.
In episode 88 of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin and Joe are joined by BJA member JackJack as well as former podcast guest StanTheCaddy. They discuss: How he went from Pac-Man to Blackjack, Reality vs Expectations after attending a BJA bootcamp, How he approached local casinos, Starting with a small bankroll, Day trading vs counting cards, and more.
In episode 86 of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin and Joe748 discuss: Card counting in the 1960s vs now, The variance monster, How much you can make from one casino, How to deal with the ploppy within, The variety of ways casino can be beaten, and more.
In part 2 with BJA member 'Magician', Colin, Joe748, and Magician discuss: Using team play to beat a casino in Europe, Getting undercover footage in casinos, The state of card counting in Europe, How advantage play changes your perspective on life, and more.
In part 1 of our interview with BJA member 'Magician', Colin and Joe748 and 'Magician' discuss: his upcoming youtube series on his journey into card counting, traveling across the globe to get tested out, having a surprise investor, money management with foreign currencies, and more.
What's it like from the other side? And what does the casino really think about card counters? In this episode, Colin and Joe748 are joined by a former casino employee and current AP that goes by 'Phantom'. Their discussion includes: The skill level of the average casino employee, What could trigger a call to surveillance, How he protected the game from card counters as a floor supervisor, Casino backoff procedures, and much more!
On this episode of the Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast, Colin is joined by high stakes pros Joe748 and SD1 to answer questions submitted by BJA members including: playing on the main floor vs the high limits room, the bankroll needed for full time AP, the state of advantage play in 2021, the idea of perfect play, and more.
In Part 2 of their conversation Colin and BJA member GreaseMonkey discuss questions submitted on the forum including: Card counting and mental health, your greatest regret as an AP, their best day as an AP and more.
Card Counter and BJA member GreaseMonkey joins Colin to discuss: Why he got into card counting, what is was like playing on his own bankroll, what is was like being bankrolled by another player and deciding how Blackjack fit in his life.
