Our guest this week is Dan Alban of the Institute For Justice. The Institute For Justice focuses on civil forfeiture cases, and handles them pro bono in an effort to get these laws changed. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click […]
When the Time Comes
Bonnie and I were in the congregation at a memorial service for a lady we knew from square dancing who had just passed away. One of the quotations that was meaningful to the deceased was an Audrey Hepburn quotation that said, “Happy girls are the prettiest.” I was unfamiliar with that quotation, but I realized […]
Podcast – Flip Pidot of Predictit.org
Our guest this week is Flip Pidot of Predictit.org. PreditIt is a trading site where you can make legal bets on political outcomes by buying and selling futures contracts. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen – Alt […]
When You’re No Longer Welcome
Let’s assume that your local casino has taken away your player’s card, meaning you can no longer receive most of the benefits from playing there. For the sake of today’s discussion, you are still allowed to play there without a card if you like. Further, assume that you insist on playing with an edge or […]
Podcast – Attorney Bob Nersesian, part 2
This week we continue our discussion with Bob Nersesian, and then Bob and I dip into the mail bag. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of gaming attorney […]
Storyworthy – A Worthy Book
Most of my articles relate somehow to gambling. This one doesn’t. Today is a rave review of a book I’ve recently read that has affected me deeply. I haven’t given up on writing about gambling. Just not today. I’m a fan of storytelling in the spirit of those told at The Moth, a storytelling group […]
Podcast – Attorney Bob Nersesian, part 1
Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. We discuss questions sent in by listeners, including trespass, Phil Ivey, and machine malfunctions. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction […]
Which is Better — W2G or Not?
The Las Vegas Advisor has a Question of the Day. These are questions sent in by readers where a bite-sized answer is sufficient. Sometimes when it’s about video poker, the LVA passes it on to me. They recently sent me a question which is printed below. While the answer isn’t difficult, there are a lot […]
Podcast – Andrew Uyal and Anthony Curtis
This week our guests are Andrew Uyal and Anthony Curtis. They are on to discuss Andrew’s new book, The Blackjack Insiders. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter. podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of […]
What Would You Do?
In the 1970s, I was a backgammon player in Los Angeles. Decent enough player, but not great. One of the semi-regular players at the Cavendish West was a guy named Steve. Steve was a so-so intermediate player — but he cheated. After a while, word got out and he couldn’t get into a game because […]
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