Our guest this week is Captain Jack Andrews on for our final episode about sports betting. We talk about the state of the industry, as well as some of the tools at unabated.com.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Captain Jack Andrews of Unabated.com[01:16] Unabated tools exploited market inefficiencies[06:45] Correlations between card counting and sports betting[11:02] Synthetic hold and outs[14:58] How will sports betting evolve over the next few years?[19:40] Micro betting and lag time, free rolls[23:37] Vulnerabilities in new types of bets[25:45] Line shopping[29:28] Captain Jack's favorite memories of GWAE[36:56] Commercials[38:56] GWAE sponsors[40:08] Upcoming things at Unabated, alt line pricing[45:33] Parlays as cover[50:31] Variance and tipping costs[51:09] Captain Jack's final thoughts on GWAE[52:43] Recommended: People I Mostly Admire podcastSponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comGuest Links:http://Twitter.com/capjack2000Books Referenced:The Logic of Sports Betting by Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow - https://amzn.to/3LdR4VEGambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin - https://amzn.to/40meV9TRecommended:http://Freakonomics.com/series/people-i-mostly-admire/Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Bill Gifford and Peter Attia - https://amzn.to/43PFYNNDan Buetter's books - https://amzn.to/41qvTFpGWAE archives - http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/category/podcast/

Our guests this week are: colin Jones, Darryl Purpose, and Byrnin Down The House. For our last episode about Blackjack we wanted to have a blackjack roundtable. We talk about how blackjack has changed over the last 45 years, and how Byrnin is still able to play 100 hours per month just counting cards.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Colin Jones, Darryl Purpose, and Burning Down the House[01:00] Current blackjack conditions[03:38] How long could Burning Down the House continue to play?[05:57] Betting, cover, max bets[07:30] Darryl's approach to cover, use of big players[10:08] Colin and The Church Team's approach to cover, changes over time[15:56] Playing abroad[18:52] Expenses when traveling to casinos abroad[22:18] Playing in the UK[23:58] Getting stiff, cheating accusations, and confiscated chips[29:07] Generating EV at blackjack[32:02] Commercials[34:00] Playing music, playing blackjack, and favorite hands[45:15] Playing without a player's card[47:50] Recommended: We Own This City on HBO, Singer Songwriter Heaven by Kevin Faherty, Darryl Purpose at McCabes, Tales from the FeltSponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comRecommended:http://Hbo.com/we-own-this-citySinger Songwriter Heaven by Kevin Fahertyhttp://Darrylpurpose.com/showshttp://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthology

Our guest this week is an advantage player named "Mr. Doppy." We talk about his exploits beating the lottery, and sports books.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of advantage player, Mr. Doppy[01:06] Lessons learned from GWAE[02:40] Adapting to bigger stakes[04:42] Other advantage plays, lottery[14:20] The end of the lottery play[15:25] Interviewed by authorities[19:47] Cashing out[22:22] Transitioning into sports betting[27:41] Commercials[30:06] What is Mr. Doppy doing now?[31:32] Credit card points optimization[38:40] Pinball and advantage play logic[39:55] Twitter.com/MrDoppySponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comRecommended:http://Hbo.com/successionhttp://pinballmuseum.org

Our guest this week is attorney Bob Nersesian. Bob answers legal questions from you our listeners.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of gambling attorney and Blackjack Hall of Fame member, Bob Nersesian[00:39] The future of GWAE[03:39] Unusually high progressive amount shown, backup pool[09:46] Prosecution of mistakes[13:33] Strategy for exploiting errantly programmed machines[19:55] Leeching, structuring[25:13] The right to record police[29:00] Casino refusing to return ID[34:55] Commercials[38:01] Cashing chips with an outstanding market, call instruments[40:32] Getting pulled over by tribal police, criminal jurisdiction[46:20] Cashing TITOs, change vouchers, cashless transactions[52:35] Recommended: Bob Nersesian Interview with Colin Jones, The Reckoning by John Grisham, Farnham’s Freehold by Robert HeinleinSponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comRecommended:http://Youtube.com/WFlISbpQntgThe Reckoning by John Grisham - https://amzn.to/3ZyxLtYFarnham’s Freehold by Robert Heinlein - https://amzn.to/40s28U5

Our guest this week is Mickey Crimm. Mickey is a slots pro. We talk about how slot hustling has changed over the years, and his life on the road.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of slot hustler, Mickey Crimm[00:34] Mickey's first gambling game[03:34] Two Hustlers episode of Risk of Ruin podcast[05:11] Living in Montana[07:25] Using player's cards, longevity, comps[15:45] How has slot hustling changed in the last 5 to 10 years?[[23:09] Analyzing slot games[29:56] Commercials[32:02] Longevity tips[35:40] Information sharing and trolling[38:21] Competing for machines[44:33] Checking the most popular games, opportunity cost[47:09] Sweating other players, waiting for machines[49:19] Walking versus using a wheelchair[53:16] Recommended: The Glory on Netflix, The Big ShortSponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comLinks Referenced:http://Podcasts.apple.com/cr/podcast/two-hustlers/id1527018692?i=1000504515764Recommended:The Glory http://Netflix.com/title/81519223The Big Short - https://amzn.to/407KHZ7

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction[00:31] Income from positive EV games versus income from mail and comps[06:36] Video poker machines in racinos in New York[07:52] Why don't casinos use CSMs across the board?[09:10] Evaluating the return of a mailers[11:45] Playing on a spouse's player's card[12:35] Can casinos adjust line plays and bonus pays independently[14:08] Booking a room for an evening flight[16:29] Prenups for APs[19:13] Cell phone use at tables and slots[23:07] Are casino drawings fair?[24:48] Will casinos pay slot tickets via bank transfer[26:11] Declaring cash when traveling abroad, currency restrictions[29:03] Response to being flat-bet[30:49] Deuces Wild DDB strategy[31:59] Odds of hitting a royal holding two cards[33:11] Three Way Action Video Poker[35:06] The Plaza $75 Bingo match play[36:20] Commercials[38:49] World Game Protection Seminars[46:38] Recommended: Waco on Showtime, The Collectors by David BaldacciSponsored Links:http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthologyhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comRecommended:http://Sho.com/wacoThe Collectors by David Baldacci - https://amzn.to/3mNToJ6

Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor named Porter. You can reach Porter on Twitter at @MLBksPSYCHIC.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of sports bettor, Porter[00:33] Porter’s background in gambling[02:11] Backing in California[05:36] How important is CLV?[14:10] How big is Porter’s team?[16:47] Getting stiffed[20:40] Warnings signs from partners like[23:20] Finding new places to bet, searching for liquidity[26:41] Commercials[28:33] Variance in small and large markets[32:34] Unit size[34:20] Seasoning accounts[35:51] Market efficiency[43:03] Finding partners[45:33] Betting props[49:08] HotelSlash.com, Guy Savor at Caesars Sponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.comhttp://Unabated.comRecommended:http://HotelSlash.comhttp://Caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/guy-savoy

Our guest this week is Jimmy Jazz. He is back to talk about credit card strategies and other low roller plays.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, http://facebook.com/gamblingwithanedge, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction credit card, bargain, and coupon expert, Jimmy Jazz[00:38] Southwest Companion Pass deal[05:42] Funding online gambling accounts[13:07] Referrals and kickbacks[14:47] Status matching[16:13] Four Queens slot club merged with Binion's[19:18] Sticky buttons on video poker, machine error[21:48] Safety deposit boxes[25:05] Casinos resetting slot or video poker machines, preferential shuffling[29:05] Commercials[29:40] Self-service beverages[32:52] Hustling scam warning signs at The Cosmopolitan[35:37] Recommended: Story Slam at The Charleston Heights Arts Center on 3/11, Wonder WalletSponsored Links:http://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comRecommended:Story Slam http://Ci.ovationtix.com/35056/performance/11123937Wonder WalletJimmy's referral link for Southwest card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/226f/5TOONJBZH9

Our guest this week is a return visit from Matt of http://www.plusevanalytics.com. Some of the topics discussed include We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Matt, aka @PlusEVAnalytics[00:47] Matt's lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook[05:18] Ontario gaming regulators side with Caesars[10:05] Confidentiality agreements[14:57] Matt's course at Analytics.bet[19:59] Small data versus big data, NBA 2nd half total example[23:43] Bet Bash 2[32:15] Commercials[34:21] Will Matt ever bet on sports full-time?[36:26] The future of sports betting, adverse selection, exchanges, and parimutuel models[55:50] Listeners can contact Matt @PlusEVAnalytics on Twitter[56:03] Recommended: Fauda on Netflix, Risk of Ruin PodcastSponsored Links:http://Store.blackjackapprenticeship.com/products/tales-from-the-felt-an-illustrated-anthologyhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://Unabated.comGuest Links:http://Twitter.com/PlusEVAnalyticshttp://Plusevanalytics.wordpress.comhttp://Analytics.betRecommended:http://Netflix.com/title/80113612http://Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rabbit-hole/id1527018692

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction[00:26] Playing without card inserted[00:56] Failures in advantage play[12:54] What is the best way to earn free play?[14:18] Dealers offering advice, playing hands without instruction[15:14] Tips for building a bankroll[16:50] Social engineering to prolong plays[18:09] New video poker variant[19:29] Maintaining Seven Stars status at Caesars[20:22] Testing blackjack team members[24:48] Wonging and back counting[26:10] Craps betting system[28:13] Losses at high variance video poker games[30:19] Dealer errors at Free Bet Blackjack[32:55] Is video poker still beatable in casinos today?[33:27] Playing blackjack at third base[35:42] Switching video poker variants due to short-term outcomes[36:29] Explaining advantage play to family and friends[40:59] Commercials[42:54] Bankroll management, planning for living expenses[45:58] Free play strategy[47:05] Banking issues for advantage players[49:33] Emotional bankroll and other tips for increasing blackjack stakes[50:58] Does using a food comp hurt offers?[52:46] How do APs cash out enough chips to generate income without ID?[55:21] Recommended: Blackjack Apprenticeship Podcast (Episode BJA100), David Baldacci audiobooksSponsored Links:http://Unabated.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaehttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comBooks Referenced:Video Poker for the Intelligent Beginner by Bob Dancer - https://amzn.to/3YCRQQ8Recommended:http://Blackjackapprenticeship.com/blackjack-apprenticeship-podcast/http://Audible.com/author/David-Baldacci/B000AQ0STC