Backgammon expert Bob Wachtel pays us a return visit, discussing some of the colorful players (and cheats!) of the good old days, plus how the game today is different than it was a few decades ago. 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 backgammon expert and author Bob Wachel [00:49] Gaby Horowitz and the Cavendish West [08:58] Stan Tomchin, Gaby Horowitz and discussion of cheaters [19:54] Steve Sax [22:21] Japanese and Danish backgammon players [37:32] South Point Casino July Promotions: $600k "Mad Money" casino-wide progressives [38:21] VideoPoker.com - The gold membership offers correction on most games [38:56] Why are the best players in poker so much younger than the best players in backgammon? [42:54] Bob Watchel's second place finish in the Monte Carlo tournament [44:57] How does an opponent's demeanor affect Bob Watchel's play? [47:09] The use of chess clocks in backgammon tournaments Books: In the Game into the End by Bob Wachtel SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com