Our guest this week is a professional sports bettor, Spanky.  We discuss how Vegas books have changed, his interaction with Billy Walters, and how important getting a good line is.  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] Intro of Spanky, a sports bettor [00:30] How did Spanky start gambling? [01:33] When did Spanky realize that he could make money gambling? [07:28] How did people in Spanky’s life react to his transition into a professional gambler? [09:34] Why did Spanky go to Costa Rica? [12:36] Did Spanky initially also play in online casinos? [20:24] Did UIGEA impact online sports betting? [23:26] Is Spanky still able to find arbitrage opportunities? [26:02] Why is Spanky more successful than other sports bettors? [28:33] How well does Spanky know Billy Walters? [32:55] Did Spanky ever develop betting bots? [34:38] South Point Casino - January Promotions and Free Video Poker Classes [40:38] Does Spanky make in-game bets? [42:18] What advice does Spanky have for aspiring sports bettors? [46:46] What sports betting books does Spanky recommend? [48:20] What sports does Spanky bet? What sports does he avoid? [50:43] Do games with less media coverage have higher edges? [55:14] Spanky’s secrets to a happy life. Books: Robbing the One Armed Bandits - https://amzn.to/2BUNj2u Sharp Sports Betting - https://amzn.to/2Q53Zyd Conquering Risk - https://amzn.to/2COODFN Sponsors SouthPointCasino.com VideoPoker.com/gwae