Gambling With An Edge

Our guest this week is Chance Kornuth. Chance is a poker player and founder of Chip Leader Coaching. He has over $10 million in career earnings,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 player, Chance Kornuth[00:48] Chance's success and notoriety[01:36] Las Vegas charity poker tournament[03:27] Chip leader coaching[04:26] Chance's poker beginnings, quitting college to play professionally[07:15] Reading poker tells[10:10] WSOP incident[13:11] PLO match with Phil Galfond[16:37] Playing cash games[17:11] Chance's other product offerings[21:21] Playing short deck and other games[25:27] Learning short deck strategy[26:36] Upcoming live tell product[28:15] Final table consulting[34:06] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo[35:15] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical s

Our guest this week is legendary bookmaker Scotty Schettler. Scotty started in Las Vegas at the old Churchill Downs sports book, and eventually moved to take over the Stardust after the mob was thrown out. He's written a memoir entitled, "We Were Wiseguys and Didn't Know It."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 former Stardust bookmaker and author, Scotty Schettler[00:43] Scotty's history in bookmaking[02:43] Churchill Downs Race and Sportsbook in Las Vegas[06:43] Customers trying to scam ticket writers[09:40] Working at Tower of Pizza[15:43] The Royal[20:21] The Stardust[25:22] Roxy Roxborough at The Stardust[27:11] The Computer Group, Billy Walters[38:46] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo[40:20] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, members forum,

Our guest this week is a poker pro, and AP who goes by Maverick.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 player and musician, Maverick[00:29] How did Maverick get started in poker?[06:11] Building a bankroll[08:14] Tilted by a bad beat, going broke[11:39] Playing 2/5 NL in Louisville, moving to Las Vegas[15:30] Learning more about poker, getting better[17:28] Gambling and family life[20:11] Adjusting risk management, diversifying income streams, analytics[24:11] Cheating in Las Vegas poker rooms[25:11] Playing in Bobby's Room and other big games[32:10] Playing heads up[34:54] Shifting into other forms of advantage play[37:08] Advantage play teams[39:32] Sensing heat[45:21] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, Mother's Day candy promo[46:28] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analtical software

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 G

No guest this week as we once again dip into out mail bag. But first we talk about this year's Bet Bash.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[00:28] Bet Bash 2 recap[13:05] Playing full pay DB with JoB strategy[15;09] Blackjack The Discord[16:00] How random are the cards in Video Poker for Winners?[17:53] Facial recognition[21:48] UX DDB strategy[23:09] How can a basic strategy player at most low-hold casino games get better?[26:54] Can casino employees bet where they work?[28:33] Cutting and catching an ace in blackjack[31:47] Sex, Lies, and Video Poker[33:01] Could a history of recreational play be an advantage?[35:34] Bar top video poker games[36:25] http://SouthPointCasino.com - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win[37:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack training website, tools, and community. Blackjack Bootcamps now being offered[38:00] http://Vid

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. He is back for part 2 of our interview.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 gaming attorney Bob Nersesian[00:38] Nevada Gaming Control Board[06:30] Sports betting limits, politics, public perception of gambling[11:23] Factors in making barring players illegal in New Jersey[14:30] Card counter's rights in international waters[18:56] What should players do when approached by security in a polite manner?[22:15] Can casinos create a player's club account without player consent?[25:16] Police sharing identification info with casinos[27:08] Is it a crime to lie to a police officer?[29:22] What should a player not do?[30:54] Cases with audio and video[39:18] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win[40:24] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We talk about being 86ed from casinos, casinos that steal your chips, and much more.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 gaming attorney Bob Nersesian[00:40] Card counter rights in international waters [04:52] Wilma0’s chip cashing case[12:26] Do casino shareholders have extra rights as patrons?[13:09] More on Wilma0’s case[18:29] Slade case on trespassing[20:48] Betting online with beards[23:09] Can a casino refuse to pay a player who has been previously barred?[27:52] Do players have the right to be paid by check?[29:57] Trespassing in tribal casinos[34:08] Must errant payments be repaid?[39:30] Cashing chips that are difficult to cash[41:41] http://SouthPointCasino.com - Prime Time Mondays, 100 hours of poker promo[42:34] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com[43:07] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae[44:22] Is us

Our guest this week is Chris Andrews, Director of the Sports Book at South Point. We had Chris on last year to talk about his book, "Then One Day," and now he is back to talk about his second book, "Then One Year."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 Chris Andrews, sportsbook director and author of Then One Year[00:41] How is Then One Year different from Then One Year[04:53] Recounting wins and losses[06:33] Las Vegas' pandemic recovery[07:42] Health updates[11:49] Why was 2020 so difficult for bookmakers?[15:56] Was there sharp money in obscure markets during the pandemic/[16:46] Calculating odds on obscure sports[18:11] Variance in bookmaking operations[21:34] Tom Brady's impact on futures[26:17] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker[26:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play co

No guest this week as we once again dip into out 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[00:35] Asking about casino conditions in online forums[03:10] Disguise tips[06:33] Changing address at the player's club desk[08:27] Is refusing to show ID illegal?[10:05] Casino refusing to cash chips[11:44] What technique beyond counting is the most valuable?[13:23] Caesar's reduction in Seven Stars benefits[14:49] How many blackjack players are counting cards?[16:51] Misidentified uncarded player creates incorrect win/loss[20:15] What is the best way to get into sports betting?[22:20] Learning to play video poker[24:48] Happy hour blackjack special[27:02] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker[27:35] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools[28:16] htt

Our guest this week is Brady Kannon. Brady has shows on VSIN (Vegas Stats and Information Network) on both golf and football.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 Brady Kannon, VSIN host and handicapper[00:32] How long has Brady been working in sports reporting and broadcasting?[01:50] How long has Brady been betting on sports?[05:21] Hilton Super Contest[08:12] Football contest strategy and game theory[11:11] Playing a contest as part of a team[15:30] What is a Super Contest weekend?[17:29] Betting on golf[20:35] Longshots on VSIN[23:28] Rufus Peabody[25:20] South Point Casino March promotions - Free Play with a Kicker[25:55] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools[26:27] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Members

Our guest this week is legendary oddsmaker, Roxy Roxborough. We talk to Roxy about he got started as the man who made the sports lines for Vegas and beyond, and how technology has changed the bookmaking game.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 legendary sports handicapper, Roxy Roxborough[00:40] How and when did Roxy get into sports betting?[02:49] Roxy's math background[04:00] How much money could be bet when Roxy started?[05:14] How has bookmaking changed?[06:24] Sportsbook operator consolidation[07:29] Limiting players[09:37] In-game betting[11:43] Late 1970s computer syndicates changed the betting landscape[15:36] Computer groups in horse racing[19:44] "The Computer Group"[23:41] Will Roxy ever write a book?[25:19] Hilton Superbook[27:20] Caesars loses money in sportsbook operations[30:54] Funding mobile betting accounts in Nevada[32:31] Will She

 Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We talk about what's new in Las Vegas, and the World Gaming Protection Conference.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 Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press[00:33] Mask mandate lifted in Nevada[05:03] The Horseshoe on The Strip[08:47] The English Hotel[11:11] World Gaming Protection Conference[14:56] Facial recognition[17:25] Casino scams[19:26] Arnold Snyder, options for dealing blackjack[22:02] Stadium games[25:03] Magic, Richard Turner[27:20] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives[42:20] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools[29:14] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We also discuss Vegas rescinding the mask mandate, Mattress Mac, and Bet MGM "claiming" you can now deposit with credit cards with no fees.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[00:50] Mask mandate removed in Nevada[02:27] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl Bet and other prop bets[04:44] BetMGM accepts credit cards[07:12] Using a spouse's player's card[08:46] Penalty cards in DDB[10:12] Rat-holing chips while using a player's card[11:21] Free cruises, tier matching, cruise offers, etc[12:42] Software and websites for video poker correction[14:22] Does it ever make sense to stop when winnings are much higher than expected value?[18:25] Side counts on a six deck shoe[19:30] How many hours of practice are required to be good at video poker?[20:30] The history and future of blackjack conditions[23:22] Does B

Our guests this week are Captain Jack Andrews, and Rufus Peabody on to talk about Super Bowl 2022.  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 Rufus Peabody and Captain Jack Andrews from Unabated.com[00:47] Prop bet content and upcoming Unabated livestreams[03:54] Real-time offerings at Unabated.com[05:55] Deckprism[08:32] Rufus's videos illustrate his prop analysis framework[10:54] Square bet flow[12:38] Line differences across states, opening kickoff touchback prop[16:01] Bridge jumpers that might offer value[19:17] 3-point margin of victory[23:17] Over/Under on number of field goals[26:07] Rule changes that impact scoring[27:34] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives[28:43] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with s

No guest this week as we once again 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.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction[00:52] How much can a new AP realistically earn with a $100k bankroll[05:29] Rat-holing chips[07:21] Promotional slot machine payouts[09:16] The risk of playing on someone else's card[10;51] Casino exact gaming day[12:06] Getting put in OSN or flyered over machine play[14:03] Flat-betted in NJ[15:24] Counting with a ring[18:29] Bans, partial bans, and promotional restrictions[21:57] Are professional gamblers immune from degeneracy? [23:45] Calculating ADT [25:22] Bankroll calculations[27:20] Correlated parlays, same game parlays[29:36] Flying with large sums of cash[32:19] How much can you win before getting kicked out?[34:10] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives[35;05] http:/

 Our guest this week is professional sports bettor, Spanky. We talk about the upcoming Bet Bash, a convention 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.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Spanky[00:43] Spanky's podcast[02:22] Bet Bash at Circa in Las Vegas[09:55] Networking at Bet Bash[18:54] Bet Bash at Stadium Swim[20:09] Bet Bash expert panels[25:57] Showing ID at Circa[31:14] The Art of Bookmaking seminar[33:36] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives[34:56] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools[35:37] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[36:53] Sunday night Bet Bash party at The Legacy Club[39:02] Monday Bookie B

 Our guest this week is Jack Allweil. Jack wrote a book called "Make Better Bets: An Actuary's Quest to Bet the Russian 2018 FIFA World Cup with Excel." We talk to Jack about his book, and his experience betting the last World Cup.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/GamblingWithAnEdgeShow Notes [00:00] introduction Jack Allweil, author of Make Better Bets[00:35] Betting on soccer[03:04] Using a model with few variables[05:31] Time spent on the model, benefits of a passion project[07:14] How much data from 2018 will be relevant in 2022?[09:22] Other potential variables, like country popularity skewing lines, VAR reviews[11:16] Getting bets down[12:50] Analyzing the 2018 results[15:03] Betting on all four teams in a group[18:08] Line shopping[20:33] Relocating to bet more easily[21:58] How did losing a job change Jack's life?[24:20] Jack's wife, Elena[25:52] Betting other soccer leagues[27:03] What's the

Our guest this week is a blackjack player from Europe named Stefan. We talk about his experiences playing in European casinos, and his first trip to 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 of blackjack player, Stefan[00:49] Stefan's blackjack experience[01:59] Are blackjack books translated into Greek?[03:57] Playing blackjack in Greece[06:07] Playing in illegal casinos[07:44] Cheating by casinos[16:42] Dangerous situations[17:33] Altering penetration and shuffling methods[21:03] Shuffles in Las Vegas[24:24] Stefan's first trip to the United States[26:53] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat[28:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools[28:42] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Mem

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis, on to talk about what is new for 2022. We talk about new LVA Member Rewards," new books coming, and an update on "Mattress Mac."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 Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press[00:34] 2022 Las Vegas Advisor Member Rewards Book[06:56] Middle market promotions at locals Las Vegas gaming bars[09:46] American Casino Guide[10:59] Food and show offers in this year's Member Rewards Book[13:58] Gambling offers in this year's Member Rewards Book[17:51] Bar offers in this year's Member Rewards Book[20:11] Upcoming books at Huntington Press[34:43] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat[36:29] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools[37:02] http://VideoPo

No guest this week as we once again 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.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction[00:42] Slot machine payback percentage[02:42] Richard's favorite carnival game[05:14] Bob's favorite video poker game[06:12] Changing a payline on IGT video poker[13:25] Casino hold versus game pay table[15:16] Best coupon book in Las Vegas[16:55] Getting large amount of cash into the bank[22:15] Calculating video poker edge with points, promotions, and error rate[24:59] Memory trick to remember what video poker game is being played[26:16] Spin poker strategy and variance[27:52] Basic machine plays[28:50] Taxes as a part-time card counter[30:38] Getting unbanned to play poker[35:50] South Point Casino January Promotions - Spin to Win, MLK Hot Seat[37:30] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software