No guest this week. Bob and Richard discuss this year's Global Gaming Expo, also known as G2E. Bob talks about the new video poker games, and I talk about new table games.  We also discuss "skill based" games. podcastclick to listen - alt click to download Show notes [03:59] Surveillance educational seminars[05:57] Federal rule procedure 37(e): using electronic data in a lawsuit[07:58] Scams, cheats, and blacklists[10:26] Slot machine game Haystacks: legality of winning money without wagering money.[16:43] New Video Poker games and other skills based machine games[28:17] Interesting table games: side bets and consequences of 3CP's expiring patent[35:21] A new shuffling machine[41:23] Video games of skills[53:33] Driving game [54:55] IGT's mobile game that lets you earn comps at home[56:18] Remote wagering via phones G2E Global Gaming Expo: http://www.globalgamingexpo.com/CDC Gaming Reports: https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/

Our guest today is Micky Crimm. Mickey is a low stakes machine player that lived for years for free in casinos.  He now makes his living grinding away in Montana of all places. podcastclick to listen - alt click to download Show Notes  [01:15] How long has Mickey been in Montana, and what kind of AP things are there?[03:25] Keno games in Montana[06:58] Getting around the betting limits[12:42] Games that Mickey used to play[13:31] What kind of games is Mickey looking for now?[14:19] Mickey’s train hopping adventures[17:58] 5 years of living in McLaughlin for free[20:20] Do casinos recognize Mickey?[21:50] Quitting alcohol[27:04] How Video Poker changed Mickey’s life[34:22] Gambling has been a steady source of income since 1996. [36:37] Mickey’s math education[39:56] A future book on Mickey’s adventures  John Scarne’s book: John Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling

Our guest today is Zach Resnick, a poker player, coach, and host of the “Just Hands Poker” podcast. Our show today is primarily about bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. podcastclick to listen - alt click to download Show Notes [02:07] How is Bitcoin relevant to gambling?[04:24] What is blockchain?[09:20] Mt. Gox exchange hack and the security of Bitcoin[10:17] Cold wallet vs hardware wallet[15:23] Coinbase has been closing U.S. accounts due to online gambling. Is that a problem in other countries?[19:33] Bitcoin’s store of value.[21:26] Can you open accounts on online casinos using Bitcoin?[23:25] Are there derivatives market for Bitcoin?[24:15] Other gambling uses of Bitcoin[32:23] What other cryptocurrencies are relevant to gambling?[34:48] Cryptocurrencies and smart contract app[39:13] What is Just Hands Poker and what is Zach’s podcast about?[43:20] Credit card & mileage points brokerageZ-cash: https://z.cash/Virtue poker: https://virtue.poker/Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/?locale=enBread wallet: https://breadwallet.com/Mt. Gox hack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._GoxThe Nick Szabo episode https://tim.blog/2017/06/04/nick-szabo/The Unchained Podcast: https://www.forbes.com/podcasts/unchained/#26203c305b4f Zach: [email protected] Hands Poker: http://www.justhandspoker.com/Live events in New York http://www.justhandspoker.com/newyorkevent/ Cartwright episode: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-cartwright-4

Our guest today is Pat Christenson, author of “Rock Vegas: Live Music Explodes in the Neon Desert.” We discuss the book, and how Las Vegas has become one of the premiere live music venues in the US. We also have Andy Uyal  who attends 5 or 6 live concerts a year. podcastclick to listen - alt click to download Show Notes [01:28] How did Grateful Dead revolutionize Las Vegas?[07:23] How did Thomas and Mack Center at UNLV usher Las Vegas into the modern age of touring acts?[08:44] What memorable acts passed Thomas and Mack Center?[14:03] What are the effects of the size of the venues?[20:33] What rock music festivals are in Las Vegas?[23:26] How would having big stadiums affect live events in Las Vegas?[26:50] Who are some potential candidates for residency?[29:53] What percentage of shows are comped by the casinos?[34:28] Algorithms that remember and anticipate the users' music preferences[40:17] Pros and cons of different formats of live concerts[42:23] Do you ever go to concerts in other cities for research?[43:49] Do you hire with demographic in mind for capturing music preferences of different age groups?[46:53] Las Vegas taking a chance on ABC[51:05] Do you see extended-duration events in Las Vegas in the future?[55:20] What is Las Vegas Events? Pat Christensen: http://www.lasvegasevents.com/p/279Las Vegas Events: http://www.lasvegasevents.com/Thomas and Mack Center: http://www.thomasandmack.com/

The guest this week is Captain Jack. He is on to talk sports betting before the first week of NFL football starts. We also touch on the potential for legal sports betting in the US, and some parlay strategies. podcastclick to listen - alt click to download Show Notes [00:34] How can you play Video Poker faster?[02:29] Football rule changes and their effects on handicapping[05:28] How much does the absence of Ezekiel Elliott affect the line on Dallas Cowboys?[10:20] LA money coming into Vegas[13:20] The Mayweather vs McGregor fight[18:45] The significance of beating the closing line[21:05] Using bitcoins for anonymous sports betting[25:05] Is it possible to set up an anonymous sports book account?[27:30] What it means to have money working in a sportsbook[28:45] What is the general status of online sports books?[31:30] New Jersey sports betting cases[45:17] Stanford Wong's “teasers"[47:32] Learning resources for sports betting[52:22] Placing a bet without a feel for handicapping Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/?locale=enStanford Wong - "Sharp Sports Betting: http://amzn.to/2xdAGPZCaptain Jack episode: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-edge-guest-captain-jackVSiN https://www.vsin.com/Football rule changes: https://www.nfhs.org/sports-resource-content/football-rules-changes-2017/

This week's guest is Mark Johnson.  Mark was a recent post-doctorate at UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research. His research is ongoing, looking at the similarities, and differences between Esports professionals, and professional gamblers. podcastClick to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:47] What was Mark Johnson doing at UNLV? Why UNLV?[03:55] What books other than Richard’s Gambling Wizards has Mark used in the research?[05:40] Considering how young eSports is, was Mark able to find literatures on eSports?[07:35] Differences between professional gamblers and professional eSports players[13:51] How is the way gamblers earn money different than eSports players?[17:00] How much can top eSports players make?[18:51] Gambling on eSports through skins?[23:14] Challenges of estimating how much other gamblers made outside of tournaments.[26:03] eSports Players disguising themselves and the “barcodes” players.[33:49] Love of the game and the learning curve[34:56] Intrinsic talent indicators in eSports.[41:24] Cheating, hustling, and doping in eSports[48:30] The dramatic value of a single pixel glitch in a tournament.[53:23] Handicaps in eSports[58:17] The different issues between gambler teams and eSports teams Gambling Wizards: Conversations with the World’s Greatest Gamblers:  http://amzn.to/2wBanDn Mark’s podcast: http://www.roguelikeradio.com/Mark's website: http://www.ultimaratioregum.co.uk/Twitter: @UltimaRegum

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis, owner of The Las Vegas Advisor and Huntington Press publishing.  We discuss NFL contests, and current Vegas news. podcastClick to listen.  Alt click to download Show Notes [00:37] A successful poker & VP player wants to start counting cards. How should he start?[03:15] Do you have to pay outstanding markers if the casino isn’t actively collecting it?[06:30] Anthony’s take on Cromwell Casino’s competing via better gambling opportunities[14:03] What makes a great game?[15:01] Low price rooms disappearing on the Strip[18:55] The Comp City slot app[25:24] Football contest 2017[30:54] Mayweather vs McGregor [40:31] Why is the money in shoes when the DD games offer better odds?[44:07] How do you know when to play 2 hands?[48:20] Comp City app and new gambling books coming out Olaf Vancura - Knock-Out Blackjack: http://amzn.to/2wadccT Arnold Snyder - Blackbelt in blackjack: http://amzn.to/2wBtA7v Casino Verite: http://amzn.to/2xF6gmd Rick Blaine -  Blackjack Blueprint: http://amzn.to/2ggQpqr Bryce Carlson Blackjack for Blood: http://amzn.to/2wAwNUK Standford Wong Professional Black Jack: http://amzn.to/2vjfJmk Jeff Hwang episodes: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jeff-hwang-onhttps://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/gambling-with-edge-guest-jeff-hwang-2 Jeff Hwang article: https://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/20/the-millennial-problem-the-problem-with-the-casino.aspx LVA casino: https://play.lasvegasadvisor.com/account/login/

This week's guest is card counter named Phoenix.  We discuss how he started in blackjack, and his life as a road warrior traveling the country trying to earn a living counting cards. podcastClick to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [01:03] Where can I find the most accurate Blackjakck strategy? Would the Phoenix recommend Frank Scoblete’s Speed Count?[03:35] How to increase the counting speed?[10:02] How did he come up with the name Phoenix? Did it come from Blackjack?[12:05] How did he get started with the AP game? How long has he played?[17:16] Staying at where you play and how the Phoenix decides where to stay when playing Black jack[18:33] Playing in a team v.s. solo playing[22:56] How the Phoenix doubled his bankroll in 6 weeks playing Blackjack[29:41] Being a road warrior and playing overseas [36:41] Creative ways that the Phoenix passed counts to his teammate[41:40] Dealing with the emotions of winning and losing[43:05] The longest streak that the Phoenix had with Blackjack[46:17] Interesting back off stories[54:11] Life on the road and how to deal with hotel maintenance staffs[55:13] How did the Phoenix go from learning Blackjack from the bootcamp to teaching Blackjack Blackjack Apprenticeship https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/Brian Zembic episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo9WJ38tbIsDon Johnson episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tgPXLMpoGgDon Johnson episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpJ7djdrm_cThe Phoenix’s interview on the Blackjack Apprenticeship:Part.1 https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/podcast-interview-the-phoenix-1/Part.2 https://www.blackjackapprenticeship.com/podcast-interview-partii-with-blackjack-pro-the-phoenix/

This week's guest is Cartwright. We discuss the blackjack games in CO which had a new side bet called 21 Magic.  Cartwright did the analysis of this bet, and then with a partner named Spence,  crushed the games. In addition we talk a little bit about credit card churning in the second half of the show. podcastClick to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes 00:37 What was the 21 Magic side bet on the Buffalo Black Jack Bonus?02:02 How different are the 6D strategy and the infinite deck strategy? How difficult is generating a strategy?12:26 Paying tips and longevity15:32 If an unknown player requested a game analysis, how can this player get in touch with Cartwright?19:51 Is this game still available?22:17 Benefits of side counting aces for the 21 Magic side bet.25:31 How did Cartwright get other players off the table?30:47 Towards the end, how big was the AP community at the casino that offered this game?33:35 Unusual anecdotes and closing thoughts36:06 His Black Jack analyzer and the serendipity of timing.40:51 Credit card AP for mileage47:56 Cartwright’s latest favorite trick for airline points54:50 What’s the overall advantage from the game that Cartwright played?  Wizard of odds: https://wizardofodds.com/Michael Shackleford: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_ShacklefordBuffalo Blackjack article: https://wizardofodds.com/games/buffalo-blackjack/

The guest this week is Rich Muny of The Poker Players Alliance. The PPA lobbies for legal regulated poker in the US. podcastClick to listen - Alt click to download SHOW NOTES [00:55] What is Poker Player’s Alliance (PPA)?[01:27] Does the PPA lobbyists?[01:56] How does Sheldon Adelson’s oppositions against online gambling affect PPA’s effort?[05:54] How has online poker changed since your last episode in October, 2013?[12:15] Why was Nevada able to make a compact with Delaware but not New Jersey?[15:59] Is PPA involved in helping online sports betting as well?[19:05] Other than online poker, what else is PPA involved in?[20:45] do you coordinate with ATA?[21:34] How do you join the PPA?[22:17] WSOP LV just ended. How is Chris Ferguson’s winning the player of the year received?[24:25] Aria’s September poker event with a dress code and a decision time limit. Will the event be televised?[29:04] Does Rich Muny still play poker?[35:29] How would you tell if you’re up against the bot?[37:54] Does playing keep you grounded with PPA?[39:35] Is Rich Muny’s weekly radio show still going on?[41:57] This year’s Hall of Fame induction and Phil Ivey’s case.[45:19] A player with over $60,000 in chips was thrown out of tournament because he was barred years ago for playing Black Jack. Does the casino have the right to do this? Rich Muny Episode Oct 25, 2013 https://youtu.be/Bj5_0YZmcmYPoker Player’s Alliance (PPA) https://theppa.org/Sheldon Adelson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldon_AdelsonRich Muny’s weekly radio show, On Tilt Radio Website https://ontiltradio.otr.network/Twitter @OnTiltRadioFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ontiltradio/