The guest this week is Ed Thorp. the father of modern blackjack. His book Beat the Dealer was the first to discuss card counting, and paved the way for thousands of card counters over the last 50+ years. His new book is A Man For All Markets. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to […]
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Professor Ed Thorp on GWAE this week
Our guest this week on Gambling With an Edge will be Ed Thorp. We will primarily be discussing his new book A Man For All Markets, but we are open to questions from our listeners. We are taping Thursday morning so post your comments here, or send them to us at [email protected].
Podcast – Blackjack Ball 2017
Our guests this week are Max Rubin, Don Johnson and Anthony Curtis. We discuss this year’s Blackjack Ball. The Blackjack Ball has been going on for 21 years, and is hosted by Max Rubin. This year Don Johnson was voted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame, and Anthony Curtis won the skills competition. For more […]
Beating Slot Machines
Several months ago on Gambling With an Edge we discussed some men in Singapore who were arrested for video taping slot machines. The article stated that they were cheating in some way. We discussed why it would be illegal to video tape a slot machine, but also how this could aid in trying to beat […]
Podcast – Super Bowl 2017
Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. We discuss this week’s super bowl, and talk about proposition bets, as well as some good places to watch the game. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Dr. Ed Thorp at the 21st Blackjack Ball
On Saturday January 28th 2017 the 21st annual Blackjack Ball was held. Bob will be writing an article next week with the full details of all that went on at the Ball, but I wanted to post this video of a brief speech by Dr Ed Thorp. Dr. Thorp is busy with a promotional tour […]
Podcast – guest Spencer Robinson
The guest this week is Spencer Robinson. Spencer was a member of one of the largest, and most successful blackjack teams in history. He was also part of the rock band, The Lords of Altamont. Being a rock star is pretty great cover for a blackjack player. Song, Tunica – Music and Lyrics by Spencer […]
Podcast – guest Buddy Frank
The guest this week is Buddy Frank. Buddy has been a casino director in slots and marketing for 25+ years, and now runs a small consulting business. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Podcast – Zach Elwood #3
The guest this week is Zach Elwood. Zach is the author of a new book, Exploiting Poker Tells, which should be out within the next month. You can find more info about Zach and his other books at readingpokertells.com. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Podcast – listener emails 3
This week is a followup to last week’s show where we answer questions submitted by our listeners, and talk about some experiences with casino promotions, both good and bad. In addition Anthony Curtis stops by to tell us about the new LVA Members Rewards book. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
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