There is a slogan by a major beer manufacturer that says, “Know when to say when”. A slogan by one state’s Council on Problem Gaming says, “Winners know when to quit.” The attitude expressed by the two slogans is virtually identical — that is, to drink and gamble responsibly. And there is no doubt that […]
Podcast – Round table discussion on big s...
This week we are joined by Jeffrey Compton, and Ken Adams, of CDC Gaming Reports, and Howard Stutz who contributes to CDC, but also covers gaming for the Las Vegas Review Journal. We have a round table discussion of the big gaming stories of 2015, and a few peeks ahead at what 2016 brings. podcast […]
A Difference in Perspective
On the November 24, 2015 Gambling with an Edge radio show, our guest was surveillance expert Willy Allison. Willy provides consultation to casinos, helping casinos protect themselves from a variety of “threats” including strong players. One of our questions for Willy related to the lawsuits involving Phil Ivey. We suggested that however the cases work […]
Podcast – guest Card Counter Mike
Our guest this week is a card counter named Mike. We discuss different approaches to card counting including “Big Player Call in,” “Gorilla BPs,” and the difference between the “Hit & run” approach versus “camping.” podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Can You Count Drawings?
Sometimes I post on the www.videopoker.com forum. Compared to the players who frequent the vpFREE forum, on average the players on the videopoker.com forum are more recreation-oriented. They typically aren’t as knowledgeable about video poker. Still, everybody has to start somewhere.
Podcast – guest Philip Reed, author of Wi...
Our guest this week is Philip Reed, author of Wild Cards. Phil set out to write a book about a professional card counter, and ended up learning to count cards himself. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
A Response to Dennis Krum’s Devolution of...
Not so long ago, a man named Dennis Krum posted an article on vpFREE about video poker and the devolution of gaming. www.gamblingforums.com After a quick read, I found the premise interesting and invited Krum as a guest on my Gambling with an Edge radio show. Krum accepted. That particular show may be heard at […]
Podcast – guest Willy Allison #2
This week’s guest is Willy Allison, casino game protection consultant, trainer, and adviser. He is also the founder of the world Game Protection Conference. We talk to Willy about surveillance’s role in protecting the casinos, and where the biggest threats lie. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
A New Experience
I was planning on playing Quick Quads at the South Point. The four machines were full. I knew two of the players and one told me she was leaving in fifteen minutes.
Never miss another post