This week our guests are two female advantage players.  Rozanna Travis, and Jo started out as card counters on one of the largest blackjack teams of all times. Over the years they have played with several other teams, as well as individually.  This is the second of our two interviews with them. podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [01:11] Blackjack tests Rozanna Travis had to pass[09:33] The Blackjack test Jo had to pass[15:02] How well did Rozanna Travis and Jo know each other before Blackjack?[18:16] Getting ripped off and the requirements for joining the Sinatra group.[25:11] Emotional effects of teams breaking up[33:21] Dealing with the family, Gambling Anonymous, and relationship dynamics for professional Blackjack players[47:14] Rozanna Travis’s writings[48:37] Televised Blackjack programs, before and after.[52:15] Their favorite part about the Blackjack world.[57:20] Who would they thank for the success in Blackjack? Rozanna Travis and Jo epsiode 1: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/podcast-rozanna-travis-jo/ Checkout Rozanna at:Website: http://rozannatravis.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/leftywritingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozelee21

This week our guests are two female advantage players.  Rozanna Travis, and Jo started out as card counters on one of the largest blackjack teams of all times. Over the years they have played with several other teams, as well as individually.  This is the first of two interviews with them. podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [00:38] A recent case in Colorado regarding abandoned credits in a slot machine[02:44] How Rozanna and Jo got started with AP[08:22] How is it different being an AP as a woman?[23:27] Changing appearances and putting on acts[36:05] Sexual harassment stories: how to talk to pimps and when acts get too much[46:30] Memorable backoff stories

Our guest this week is bridge and backgammon expert Kit Woolsey.  We talk about his recent book The Backgammon Encyclopedia Volume 2 as well as some of his stories from years of playing bridge and backgammon at the highest levels. podcastClick to listen. Alt click to download Show Notes [00:53] The difference between the volumes 1 and 2 of the Backgammon Encyclopedia [02:27] How helpful the Backgammon bots have been in learning the game [04:41] Is Kit planning future volumes in the Backgammon Encyclopedia series? [05:14] Would cube decisions in the book change depending on the proficiency of the opponent? [08:44] What is the current state of Backgammon in the U.S.? [09:41] Does Kit team up with other bridge players in big events? [11:23] What sets apart Kit’s defense to no trump openings [12:43] Why was Woolsey convention considered illegal? [18:08] Cheating scandals in bridge [20:03] How some players cheat at high-level games with dividing screens [23:03] How to identify cheating in bridge [25:57] Richard and Kit shuffle tracking in the late 70’s. [28:41] Kit’s bad barrings from playing Blackjack [29:27] What is the Alcatraz coup? [34:37] Does studying one game help studying other games? What other games interest Kit? [38:07] How is playing bridge with wife affect Kit’s marriage? [39:15] Backgammon tournament in the Las Vegas area [40:29] Book recommendations for backgammon tournaments [43:43] Examples of different plays 30 years ago [47:01] Do high level games of backgammon and bridge require a genius level intelligence? eXtreme Gammon http://www.extremegammon.com/Kit Woolsey, "Backgammon Encyclopedia Vol. 1" http://amzn.to/2AsWOoyKit Woolsey, "Backgammon Encyclopedia Vol. 2" https://thegammonpress.com/product/the-backgammon-encyclopedia-volume-2/Woolsey convention: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolsey_conventionKit Woolsey, "The Language of Bridge" http://amzn.to/2nrOaUoKit Woolsey, "New Ideas in Backgammon" http://amzn.to/2ihyQUNHow to Play Tournament Backgammon” http://amzn.to/2nsUuLePaul Magriel “Backgammon” http://amzn.to/2iNH1w7

Our guest today is David Clary. David is a news editor of the San Diego Union-Tribune, and has written  a new book entitled “Gangsters to Governors: The New Bosses of Gambling in America.” podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [00:44] The book’s aim and whether the goals were met[02:51] Government revenue and financing through lottery[04:24] Louisiana lottery company and the corruption[05:58] Less known history about the mob and Las Vegas[10:17] David’s prediction on the future of Las Vegas[12:21] Atlantic City v.s. Las Vegas [16:10] The future of sports betting [24:57] The future of fantasy sports[29:07] Where the online gaming is going[33:31] John "Old smoke" Morrissey[36:56] What happened to horse racing?[41:45] The NFL owners and their gambling connections[48:40] Other interesting gambling facts[50:19] Possibilities of the sequel Gansters to Governers: The New Bosses of Gambling in America by David Clary: http://amzn.to/2zaJKDrJohn "Old Smoke” Morrissey” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Morrissey David ClaryTwitter: @dpclary 

Our guest this week is Russell Fox. Russell is a certified tax professional who handles many professional gamblers. We talk about strategies that effect people with gambling income. podcast click to listen - alt click to download  Show Notes [00:49] Tax evasion v.s. tax avoidance[01:43] The federal tax bill and its relevance to gamblers and non-gamblers[08:29] What is the best way to list W2G’s for a professional gambler using schedule C?[15:23] Online casinos in New Jersey require W2G’s for slot machine winnings of $1200 or more. In general, is free play taxable? Is the free room from the casino taxable?  [18:10] Keeping a diary of gambling wins and losses[21:33] Can a player form a C-corp so that he can present his tax ID rather than his SSN when he hits jackpot[24:11] Playing under an assumed name and producing an identification for the real name and the form W-9[28:33] Is the U.S. the only country that taxes gambling winnings?[29:10] If you hit a $20,000 royal flush and take it in cash, is CTR filled out on top of W2G?[33:20] What should a U.K. citizen be worried about if he visits Las Vegas for a vacation and wins a significant amount of money?[37:31] The tax implications for both the investor and the players of a blackjack team[40:59] Should you pay taxes on gambling overseas?[41:51] Are capital gains on cryptocurrency taxable events?[48:29] Do you report gambling wins/losses for games that occurred on international waters?[48:47] If you have a SEP IRA and a solo 401k, is there any downside for using solo 401k just for the $18,000 elected deferral and use SEP IRA for roughly 18.5% of the net contributions?[50:15] 5 silly things that Russel heard from his clients Russel Fox:[email protected] http://www.taxabletalk.com/http://claytontax.com/nevada/

We have no guest this week.  Bob and I answer questions from our listeners. We always welcome your questions so post them below, or send them to us at [email protected]. This is a follow-up to the show two weeks ago. podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [00:47] 7 star experience & potential concerns with parking system's identification[06:41] Credit card cashback and slot machines[08:54] Casino procedures and what they mean for heats on card counters[10:06] Edges on Easy baccarat [12:23] Win poker stopped working in iPad. What would Bob recommend?[14:00] What would you recommend to a middleaged man starting in AP[19:07] Multiline game v.s. single line games. [21:15] Bonus multiline games and changing the address to a local P.O. box.[22:20] Best apps for practicing blackjack[22:54] Tutorial for Dream Card & frequency for the dream card? Is there percentage return list by pay schedule?[25:01] What is the life of an AP now?[27:18] What do AP's do about insurance and retirement?[31:37] Is it possible to use hi-lo or speed count for Spanish 21?[34:50] The Fremont shooting story[40:45] A camouflage idea for a card counter[42:23] 3500 coin instead of 4000 coins for a royal. Should the listener report to the Gaming?[47:15] Other episode recommendations[48:37] what happened to Bob's mentee?[49:27] weight loss story part.2[52:49] technicalities with over and under bet[55:39] The rule of having to sit down while playing[59:45] Hit-and-run strategy in Las Vegas[1:01:29] Counting cards in Baccarat Previous episodes:Kelly Sun: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-kelly-sun-queen-sorts/Bob Nersesian: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-bob-nersesian-17/https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-bob-nersesian-18/Russel foxhttps://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-tax-man-russell-fox-2/Blackjack ball https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/twenty-first-annual-blackjack-ball/Cat Hulberthttps://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-cat-hulber/Laurie Changhttps://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-laurie-c/Jefferey Comptonhttps://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-an-edge-guests-jeffrey-compton-anthony-curtis/ Winpoker: http://www.zamzone.com/Wizard of Odds: https://wizardofodds.com/Katerina Walker’s Spanish 21 book: http://amzn.to/2xQmCIU

Our guest this week is Max Votolato, talking about his new book,  “Gardena Poker Clubs: A High-Stakes History.”  Max's initial research into the card clubs in Gardena was for a documentary film called “Freeway City.”  podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes: Freeway City is streaming free on Vimeo @ https://vimeo.com/146613357Also, for anyone interested in more info - they can check out the film's website: www.FreewayCity.org 00:50 How did Max become interested in Gardena?06:09 When did legalized poker come to Gardena and why Gardena?16:28 The political battles along the the poker club’s legalization process29:17 Card clubs from 50’s and 60’s v.s. current poker rooms in Las Vegas and elsewhere32:53 Cheating problems back then and countermeasures40:00 When Larry Flynt wanted to built the Hustler Casino49:09 Gardena club’s competitions that led to its demise53:47 Ernie Primm’s relations with the town of Primm You can reach Max Votolato on:Twitter: @Votolato Gardena Poker Clubs: A High-Stakes History  http://amzn.to/2zNoHa3 Primm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primm,_Nevada Larry Flynt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Flynt

We have no guest this week.  Bob and I answer questions from our listeners. We always welcome your questions so post them below, or send them to us at [email protected]. podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [00:58] All the AP opportunities in Macau[03:43] VP player playing slot machines for cover[05:19] Traveling BR. Flying v.s. driving with cash[09:31] Comp games outside Las Vegas. The games Richard and Bob play and average hours per week.[12:07] Leaving a job in order to become an AP. Advantages of being older[15:24] Life before AP for Bob and Richard[19:44] Part-time card counter’s BR management[21:56] Slot AP turning card counter is asking for advanced learning resources[23:27] How to network with other players[29:43] Getting nervous with losing big bets[32:27] A strategy for VP points challenge[35:09] Sports betting: can you win money by betting the opposite side of terrible sports bettors?[37:49] Is AP a gateway to crimes?[40:13] Do you quit playing a session when you are behind?[46:00] Weight-loss bet stories Rick Blaine: Blackjack Blueprint http://amzn.to/2x0lemIStandford Wong: Professional Black Jack http://amzn.to/2ystjUoKen Uston https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Uston Blackjack Apprenticeship: https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/

We have no guest this week.  Bob and Richard answer questions from our listeners. We always welcome your questions so post them below, or send them to us at [email protected]. podcast Click to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [00:32] Should you go on a kamikaze mission and retiring from AP once and for all?[06:17] Should you get mailers in local address P.O. box v.s. out of state P.O. box? The Mr. Yuk Interview #1The Mr. Yuk Interview #2[07:45] The proper length of VP session[10:43] VP heat in Europe and hollywooding jackpots as a cover move.[12:52] Richard’s game selection criteria[15:24] How to make other VP players to go away[19:00] How to deal with a casino employee knowing your full name before you have given up your identity.[22:03] Do you think there are still decent sidebets?[23:15] Milking hole carding games/ how to approach hole carding games[24:57] How do you use Beyond Counting?[28:18] How is the casino rating you based on the different machines you play?[29:30] Richard and Porno films in Korea[30:53] Over and Under side bet. Is this worth pursuing?[31:50] Who is the better ping pong player? Bob or Richard?[32:36] Poker player wondering validity of card counting and how to validate his skill level as a card counter[34:30] Does having Wizard of Odds strategy charts get you barred?[37:05] The mathematical background of Bob and Richard[40:00] Worst thing that a friend or a partner has done to Bob and Richard?[43:00] Would Richard rather be an AP right now or in 1960’s?[44:10] What’s the nicest comps you have received?[47:46] What’s keeping you profiting from the next Don Johnson?The Don Johnson Interview #1The Don Johnson Interview #2[52:20] What’s the nastiest backoffs you’ve had?[56:42] Richard, how many other people have you taught some form of AP to?[58:53] When playing high-denomination games, when you’re basically getting W2G’s every 2-5 minutes, how does all that paperwork get processed at the end of the session?[59:45] Richard’s AP idols when he started[1:02:54] strategy changes to Ultimate X for less than full-pay machines[1:07:39] Richard’s general criteria for adding an AP for his team

Our guest this week is a young card counter named Yoshi. Yoshi lives in the Midwest, started with a bankroll of $3,000, and built it to several hundred thousand in a bit over a year. podcastclick to listen - alt click to download Show Notes [00:47] Counting cards in the Midwest[01:13] Yoshi’s origin story and the how the BR grew[06:36] Using players’ cards[10:45] Casinos in Oklahoma: the ante and the casino personnels[14:50] Networking with compatible, competent AP’s?[18:39] Proving age without showing ID[23:16] Exchanging casino chips with other players and managing cash outs.[31:39] Interesting back-off stories[34:53] Card eating effect of splitting 10’s[38:12] Other advantage playing[40:28] Yoshi's quitting point?[43:48] Dealing with the family’s reactions and traveling with cash[50:03] Unfair treatments and getting ripped off Ian Anderson, Burning the tables in Las Vegas: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/shop/products/burning-the-tables-in-las-vegas/ Stanford Wong, Professional Blackjack: http://amzn.to/2yZvX1h