Podcast – legendary bookmaker Scotty Sche...
Our guest this week is legendary bookmaker Scotty Schettler. Scotty started in Las Vegas at the old Churchill Downs sports book, and eventually moved to take over the Stardust after the mob was thrown out. He’s written a memoir entitled, “We Were Wiseguys and Didn’t Know It.” We welcome your questions – send them to [...]
What Would I Be Doing?
I’ve been a professional video poker player for 28 years and played backgammon and blackjack semi-professionally before that. Someone asked me what I’d be doing with my life if I weren’t a professional gambler? My initial answer was, “I have no idea.” I haven’t had a serious backup plan for decades. I’m confident that I [...]
Podcast – Poker pro, Maverick
Our guest this week is a poker pro, and AP who goes by Maverick. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. . Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of poker player and musician, Maverick [00:29] How did Maverick get started in poker? [06:11] [...]
A New Experience for Me
I’ve had an amazing experience that is new to me as a gambler. I’ve been learning a bit about advantage slots — and playing them with moderate success. I’m not going to go into detail, but some games are the type that if one particular number is above 40 and another particular number is above [...]
Podcast – Norman Beck
Our guest this week is Norman Beck, magician, bridge player, and gambler who has made bets from 42 cents to a Billion dollars for his company SCA. We welcome your questions – send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of bridge player [...]
Was It Worth It?
I’m now 75 years of age. I have mild COPD, which is a lung disorder partially caused and/or exacerbated by second hand smoke. I’ve been in casinos averaging more than 50 hours a week for the past 30 years. Before that, I played backgammon at a smoky club for more than 15 years. A case [...]
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