Gambling With an Edge

Gambling With an Edge - guest Michael Sall

03.25.2021 - By Bob Dancer & Richard MunchkinPlay

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Our guest this week is arguably the world's best gin rummy player, Michael Sall. He is the author of "Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide." We spoke to Michael back in December and thought he merited a return visit. 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. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Michael Sall, arguably the best gin player in the world [00:34] Bets about fasting and weight [05:40] Adjusting play to an opponent's strategy in gin [08:25] Artificial intelligence analysis and game theory in gin [13:09] Is Michael planning any other books? [15:07] The worst mistake that inexperienced gin players make [18:32] South Point Casino March Promotion - $500 Swipe, Spin, and Win, many restaurants have re-opened [19:55] Predictit.org/promo/edge - place small wagers on various political events, $20 deposit match for GWAE listeners [20:50] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community, and training site [21:14] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free pro trial for GWAE listeners [22:05] The value of social elements of gin advantage play [26:20] How difficult is it to make a living as a full-time gambler? [33:02] Recommended - The Source by James Michener, A Time for Mercy by John Grisham, Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone, The Information by James Gleick [36:51] Does Richard have plans to write a memoir? [38:17] Slots and vulturism [40:08] Timing of ADT beginning and end [41:33] Is Wheelchair still alive? [42:12] Are there any offerings for slot advantage play? [42:27] Did Richard get paid in Moscow? [44:40] Advantage plays in craps without dice control? [46:25] Beating roulette and The Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass [47:38] Bob and Richard's favorite episodes (all available at GamblingWithEdge.com) [50:39] How did Bob and Richard tell their wives about advantage play Books Referenced: Gin Rummy: A Predator's Guide by Michael Sall Eudaemonic Pie by Thomas Bass https://amzn.to/3rgULMZ Follow the Bouncing Ball by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/3rdpvyw The Ultimate Edge by Mark Billings https://amzn.to/31fBiSm Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com Predictit.org/promo/edge BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Recommended: The Source by James Michener https://amzn.to/2OXORU6 A Time for Mercy by John Grisham https://amzn.to/2OVlpOx Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone https://amzn.to/3fcNrzy The Information by James Gleick https://amzn.to/3d34Rfn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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