At this time of my life, video poker is relatively easy to me. I’ve studied the game for 17 years, played 30,000 or so hours, taught 500 classes, and have written thousands of pages on the subject. Learning a new video poker game is usually a piece of cake for me.
Bob Nersesian – an advocate for players
I started playing blackjack in the 1970s, and for as long as I have been playing the casinos have abused players. Players have been forced into the backroom, had their pictures taken against their will, bounced off walls, beaten severely, had things stolen from them, and I had one team mate who a security guard threatened […]
Podcast – guest Annie Duke
Last night was my first night co-hosting Gambling With an Edge with Bob Dancer. Our guest was Annie Duke, and I think the show went well, although I definitely said, “Uhh” way too many times. I’m sure that will get better as I get more used to this. Annie was great. She is extremely busy […]
A Look at Gambling Wizards
I’ve been reviewing a lot of books lately, largely because I’ve been reading them to prepare for my Gambling with an Edge radio show. Some of you may remember the June 30th show where we had Richard W. Munchkin on. I read his Gambling Wizards: Conversations with the World’s Greatest Gamblers prior to that date […]
Major Change to Gambling with an Edge
Starting sometime in 2010, I decided that I wanted to host a radio program dealing with gambling. I have a large amount of gambling knowledge and I’ve become something of a celebrity while doing it. I checked out various avenues. Talked to various people. And nothing happened with my idea.
Planning Your Work and Working Your Plan
I annually submit articles to the American Casino Guide and in payment get an ad and a free book, worth less than $20 retail. The book has coupons in it, but I rarely take advantage of them. Same with the Las Vegas Advisor’s Pocketbook of Values. Either may be picked up at Huntington Press, 3665 […]
If it’s good Enough for You
I was playing $1 8/5 Bonus Five Play in the Slot Emporium at the Palms. The machine is right next to the set of restrooms adjacent to the poker room, so whenever I play there lots of people see me on their way to and from the facilities. A player I knew, Henry, saw me […]
Decide To Play Great Poker
Decide to Play Great Poker: A Strategy Guide to No-limit Texas Hold Em is a new book by Annie Duke, and John Vorhaus. Annie and John have a light conversational style that makes this a fun read. It is geared to the beginning and intermediate player. This is not a “set of problems” book, like the books […]
A Look at Kill Phil
The goal of the book Kill Phil is to allow novice players to have a chance playing in No Limit Texas Hold’Em tournaments. This is done by moving “all in” more frequently than “normal” players do and force the smart players to make a guess for their tournament lives. Most strong players want to avoid […]
A Look at The House Advantage
Jeffrey Ma is the real-life inspiration behind the novel Bringing Down the House and the movie 21, both of which tell the story of the MIT Blackjack team. Since retiring from blackjack, Ma has worked as an options trader and an advisor to professional sports teams. The House Advantage represents Ma’s advice as to how […]
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