The guest this week is Zach Elwood. Zach is the author of Reading Poker Tells which we discuss. You can find his website at readingpokertells.com. He also hosts a forum on tells over at 2+2 which you can find here. 2+2 Forum. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
It’s a Matter of Money
Money is an integral part of gambling at video poker. Some people can probably enjoy the game just as much when playing at home on a computer program, but most of us want money involved in the equation. The chance to win or lose is part of the excitement.
Podcast – guest Jon Finkel
The guest this week is Jon Finkel. Jon is the former world champion of Magic the Gathering. He took that skill and turned it toward poker, blackjack, and now running a hedge fund. He is the subject of the book, Jonny Magic and the Card Shark Kids. Please be aware we had some phone connection […]
When to Show ID
Another excellent post by James Grosjean in his Las Vegas Advisor blog called “Beyond Numbers” occurred in mid August.
A History Lesson: The Plaza Solution
Years ago, new management at the Union Plaza in downtown Las Vegas tried a grand experiment: they liberalized the blackjack rules and raised the limits. The chip design was modernized, and the cage gracefully handled bigger cashouts with no questions asked. As part of the marketing of this new philosophy (as if “bet more, win […]
Podcast – guest Max Rubin on G2E
The guest this week is Max Rubin. We discuss last week’s G2E, Global Gaming Expo and what we can expect to see hitting casino floors in the upcoming year. We also discuss Daily Fantasy Sports and casino security abuse cases. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Dad, I’m Going to Marry a Professional Ga...
Recently on the videopoker.com internet forum there were some posters saying they would hate to hear such a phrase from their daughters. That forum is primarily frequented by recreational gamblers who don’t know any, or many, successful professional gamblers.
Podcast – guest Darryl McEwen
Our guest today is Darryl McEwen, publisher of the Seven Stars Insider, which tells about all things related to the Total Rewards program for Caesars Entertainment. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
If I Were a Slot Director
I’ve heard a great many players complain about the way certain slot departments, primarily involving video poker, are being run. I thought it would be an interesting thought exercise to decide how I would handle the job as a slot director if I were given that opportunity.
How We Do It: Buying a Seat
When it comes to securing a target, I’m not into gimmicks and shortcuts. I’m old-school that way: I believe in hard work (despite a dealer looking at my hands and saying, “You never work”), pounding the pavement, getting to a target on time (which means early), and securing the real estate quietly. There is a […]
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