On a blackjack Website, I read a thread about a card counter doing a “great drunk act” (that’ll be another blog entry later). The post read: The count goes up a bit, the drunk stops play with, “Can I change my bet?” The pit says sure. The drunk then takes the two greens he had bet and […]
Endurance
I recently read aloud to Bonnie my Million Dollar Video Poker autobiography. As many of you know, it’s the story of how Shirley and I netted $1 million playing video poker during a six month period only seven years after beginning with a $6,000 bankroll.
Podcast – guest Ken Smith
This week’s guest is Ken Smith. Ken has written 2 books, How to Win More Blackjack Tournaments, and How to Win Even More Blackjack Tournaments. In addition he recently came out with some new strategy cards, and has one of the best blackjack websites on the net. blackjackinfo.com. He has a special landing page for listeners […]
One Ball Hits the Ground
Several years ago, I wrote an article which stated that successful video poker playing required a juggling act of sorts. Pretend that one ball is getting the right pay schedule; another ball is knowing how to play each hand; another ball is understanding the slot club and promotions in effect and not playing unless the […]
Podcast – guest Brian McAllister
This week’s guest is Brian McAllister, a long-time options trader. He has been on the show before to talk about his video poker exploits, but tonight we will talk about what options trading can teach you about gambling. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
A Different Sort of Shopping Trip
Most of my articles have more to do with gambling than this one does. This one is primarily about an adventure that Bonnie and I had in which we accidentally ended up in a red light district–of sorts. We were aboard the Norwegian Cruise Lines Epic sailing from Miami to the eastern Caribbean. After two […]
Do you trust your partner?
I received an email recently in which a player asked about his partner. He said the partner had lost $220 scouting a hole card game with a $5 minimum. He said that he could usually tell in one or two hands if a dealer was good or not, and didn’t I think this completely unreasonable […]
Podcast – guest Moo the Cash Cow (and acc...
Our guest this week is Moo the Cash Cow. He is on to talk about what gamblers should be aware of tax-wise before the end of the year. In addition to being an accountant he is also a blackjack player so we are hiding his identity. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download
Sharing a Bankroll
It’s been more than a year since Shirley and I parted ways, and this past April I began seeing a lady named Bonnie. That relationship is going very well and we plan to marry this coming May. Prior to our wedding, Bonnie and I have had to arrive at a financial understanding regarding my gambling […]
The Denominator—Where “Due” Happens
After a weekend of listening to football broadcasters, I need to detox. I still feel this zinger from a few weeks ago during the Sunday Night Football broadcast: the commentator noted that Adam Vinatieri, the kicker for the Indianapolis Colts, had a career record of 18 of 36 when attempting field goals over 50 yards, […]
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