The Bettor Life

By Timothy Lawson

What's The Bettor Life about?

Come enjoy The Bettor Life. Life as a gambler is unique and fun. This podcast will talk to professional bettors and recreational gamblers alike about poker, table games, sports betting, slots, and other games of chance. Hosted by Timothy Lawson.

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The Bettor Life episodes:

04.18.2024
227: Biloxi and Black Hawk trip previews
Mississippi Rob opens the episode to help me go over the agenda for Biloxi in May. Then, Thomas Slade and his partner Melissa tell us about the Colorado trip in June. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off...
03.21.2024
226: March Madness
Another monologue for you to snack on. I talk about each way I am enjoying March Madness - from survivor pools to open slot parlays. I also answer a handful of questions from listeners focused on my experience at...
03.11.2024
225: Kiosk Games
A short monologue for you to snack on this week. I talk about casino kiosk games, targeting play for future offers, and how my play would change if my local casino was different. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for...
02.29.2024
224: Vinny Chenz on Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Vinny Chenz makes his return to The Bettor Life to talk about his visit to Vegas' new property: Fontainebleau. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to...
02.06.2024
223: Ed Feng
Ed Feng has a Stanford PhD and is the mastermind behind The Power Rank. Ed explains how analytics led to sports betting, how he dabbles at the blackjack table, his feelings on networking at BetBash, and the ever-present need...
01.23.2024
222: 2023 Recap and 2024 Look Ahead with Mark DeVol
I try to do this each year: look back at the year that has passed and look ahead to the year anew. Mark and I review our gambling in 2023 and discuss where we might go in 2024. ...
12.19.2023
221: Ed Miller
Ed Miller, author of The Logic of Sports Betting and Interception, shares his life of poker, sports betting, and writing. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want...
11.23.2023
220: Happy Thanksgiving 2023
This week's episode if focused on gratitude. It's brief monologue on what I am thankful for plus a special appearance from our friends. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online...
11.14.2023
219: San Diego Casinos + "Snatch" featuring Mark DeVol
This week's episode I talk with Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on That. First, we talk about our October tour of San Diego casinos. Then, we review the movie "Snatch" for Bettor Viewing. Enjoy! ...
11.07.2023
218: Back on the Horse featuring Eric Rosenthal
I want to get the ball rolling again so to get a step of momentum, I'm clipping part of the latest Bettor Life 2.0 episode. It's a good one! Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11%...
10.03.2023
217: Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue
Waking up the podcast feed with an episode featuring Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue. We talk about vices and the importance of discipline while gambling. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online...
09.06.2023
216: Thomas Viola, Associate Director of Content at Unabated
Fresh off of Labor Day, we have Thomas Viola, content developer for Unabated. Tom shares his story of sports betting, sports broadcasting, getting to Vegas and learning how to gamble. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for...
08.23.2023
215: Bet Bash recap w/ Eric Rosenthal + midyear review w/ Mark DeVol
First, I tell my Bettor Half all about my experiences at Bet Bash - including an 8-hour encounter with a Buffalo Diamond machine. Then, Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on That joins me to discuss our gambling year...
08.07.2023
214: Scott Stratten on tipping, social media, and short rib eggs benedict
Fan favorite and Vegas enthusiast Scott Stratten makes his return to The Bettor Life. Scott has a few things to say about tipping, social media, and some food options in Las Vegas including one of his favorites: short rib...
07.24.2023
213: Spanky previews Bet Bash 3 at Circa in Las Vegas
Professional sports bettor Spanky makes his debut appearance on The Bettor Life to provide a snapshot of who he is as a bettor and to preview each event at Bet Bash 3 including the scavenger hunt in downtown Las Vegas,...
07.17.2023
212: Vinny Chenz plays multiple events at 2023 WSOP
Vinny Chenz, one half of the Seven Out podcast, recently went to Vegas to play in the WSOP. Vinny tells us about playing in several WSOP events, poker tells, Vegas, and podcasts. Guest: @SevenOutPod Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11%...
07.04.2023
211: Jack Mullaney plays Event #7: $1,500 Limit Hold’em at the World Series of Poker
Jack Mullaney makes his triumph return to The Bettor Life to tell us about his annual trip to the World Series of Poker to play one event: $1,500 Limit Hold’em. Jack tells us all we need to know about...
06.20.2023
210: Community member @TwoWayHardEight
I always enjoy featuring members of our community and learning about who they are as gamblers. I met @TwoWayHardEight at Vegas Vacation in 2019. I've had the pleasure of gambling with him and enjoying different events in Vegas. David...
05.29.2023
209: Biloxi '23 recap with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol
Biloxi was a BLAST. Naturally, I invited a couple of my friends to join me for a trip report and review of our trip. I spoke with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol about how each of us spent our...
05.17.2023
208: Drew Dinsick reflects on The Kentucky Derby
Drew Dinsick was at Churchill Downs the week of the Kentucky Derby to cover the races through a betting lens. We learn about how this opportunity came about, his experience at the track while wearing a media credential, and...
05.10.2023
207: Biloxi 2023 preview featuring Mississippi Rob
Our Biloxi trip is just nine days away. Mississippi Rob - @MississippiRob4 on Twitter - joins me to preview the gambling town and the agenda for our meetup. Learn about logistics around Biloxi, the nine casinos available, and each...
04.17.2023
206: Ryan AKA @RealJuicy of the Gambling With Good JuJu podcast
I asked for more gambling podcasts and I got what I asked for. Ryan and his buddies started the Gambling with Good JuJu podcast as part of their Good JuJu Betting Company brand. Ryan shares his journey of gambling...
04.04.2023
205: William Hill - VSiN contributor and sports bettor
William Hill is a sports bettor and contributor at VSiN. Will chats with host Tim Lawson about seeing points spreads in the newspaper when he was a kid, the challenges of betting with different outs, parsing through constant flow...
03.29.2023
204: Origin Stories Volume 2
This episode features volume two of a set of answers to the question "what was your first exposure to gambling?" I pulled answers from episodes 11-28 featuring responses from Michael Trager, Preston Johnson, Michael Shackleford, Richard Munchkin, and Eric...
03.21.2023
203: Scott Stratten talks Vegas and casino customer service
Today, we talk with Vegas enthusiast Scott Stratten. Scott has been on The Bettor Life a few times, his last being three years ago just after the pandemic shutdown. Well, he's fresh off his first two trips since the...
03.14.2023
202: Bettor for Everybody featuring Eric Rosenthal
Bettor Life 2.0 is a call back to the era in which Eric Rosenthal was cohost of The Bettor Life. Many consider it the peak era of the show, so we like to revisit it as often as we...
03.07.2023
201: Origin Stories Volume 1
Episode 201 was once but a dream, but it is here and we roll on! This episode features answers to the question "what was your first exposure to gambling?" I pulled answers from my first ten episodes featuring responses...
02.28.2023
200: 5th Anniversary featuring Gill Alexander
FIVE YEARS. TWO HUNDRED EPISODES. I must say, I'm excited and proud of this milestone. I have launched and produced a dozen podcasts and this is the longest-running and the most successful. I'm so grateful for everyone who...
02.22.2023
199: Bettor Life News and Updates plus Bettor Viewing w/ Mark DeVol
This episode features updates on Biloxi, an announcement of March Madness pools, and a segment from the recent episode of Bettor Viewing with Mark DeVol. Guest: @YouCanBetonThat Show:@TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11%...
02.16.2023
198: Kelley Bydlon, producer at the Vegas Sports and Information Network
Producer number nine of A Numbers Game at VSiN, Kelley Bydlon is so much more than a producer. Kelley is a Vegas resident that enjoys the casino and betting on sports. We learn about Kelley's journey in broadcast production,...
02.06.2023
197: Cousin Vito, Seven Out, and Travel Fanboy All Walk Into a Stream...
It has been nearly two years since we have heard new content from our friends at Cousin Vito's Casino Podcast, Seven Out Podcast, or Travel Fanboy's podcast. Since I am constantly asked about these guys and what they're up...
01.30.2023
196: David Hill on Gamblers season 2, writing vs podcasting, and demeanor of gamblers
Two years since his original appearance on episode 122 of The Bettor Life, author David Hill joins the podcast to discuss the second season of his show "Gamblers" on the Ringer podcast network. Learn about his process, the challenges,...
01.06.2023
195: 2022 Betting Review featuring Mark DeVol
Bettor Life 4.0 has officially begun! We'll kick off next volume of episodes with a look back to 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. With me on this episode is Mark DeVol, cohost of You Can Bet on...
12.24.2022
194: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad volume III
The third installment of the "Learning How to be a Bettor Dad" monologues. I reflect on learning how to be a recreational gambler and a content creator as a new parent. Then, I play a couple of clips from...
12.02.2022
193: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad volume II
Another monologue episode covering DraftKings account hacks, World Cup betting, and small town casino trips. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast?...
11.09.2022
192: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad
A brief monologue episode to catch you up on happenings here in The Bettor Life and what might be to come. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own...
10.01.2022
191: This Bettor Be Good featuring Jack Mullaney
Jack Mullaney is a community member that I have been wanting to get on the podcast for some time. I was excited when he agreed to join me before episode 200. Jack and I go through the routine questions, and...
09.20.2022
190: Do AC Bettor featuring Jimmy and Randy
I recently ran up to AC for a couple of days to enjoy one last "casino trip" before the new shooter comes to the table. I met up with my friend Jimmy and met a new friend, Randy, who both...
08.28.2022
189: Asking Bettor Questions featuring Las Vegas Cris
Las Vegas Cris is a professional sports bettor who has made a name for himself with success in sports betting contests. Cris joins us to talk about various aspects of betting and the mental and emotional experience of it all....
08.14.2022
188: So Much the Bettor featuring Rob Pizzola
Rob Pizzola is cofounder of Betstamp and cohost of Circles Off. He joins The Bettor Life to discuss his decade of losing, becoming a successful bettor, the role Twitter had in his development, and where thoughtful content might fit in...
07.31.2022
187: Bettor Luck Next Time featuring Vinny Chenz
Vinny Chenz, one half of the Seven Out podcast, recently went to Vegas for 38 days to play in the WSOP. Vinny walks us through the logistics of taking his family to the desert, his success and bad luck in...
07.24.2022
186: State of The Bettor Life 2022 featuring Captain Jack, Drew Dinsick, and Eric Rosenthal
Sports betting is legal in more than half the country. Degenerate money is drying up and casinos are starting to offer a bit more. Gambling is becoming more commercial in sports and other industries. In this episode, we hear from...
07.10.2022
185: Your Bettor Nature featuring Lauren the Bettor
After Lauren the Bettor kept appearing in my feed, I decided to invite her on the podcast to learn more about her bettor life. From Chuck E. Cheese to Circa, Lauren shares her journey as a gambler. Enjoy! Guest: @LaurenTheBettor...
07.02.2022
184: For Bettor or for Worse featuring Small Whale
Chris AKA "SmallWhale13" on Twitter is a former card counter and current craps enthusiast. He is the cohost of the Crap Vegas podcast with Vegas Duffy. He shares his experience of slipping into problem gambling, becoming a card counter, and...
06.25.2022
183: Just as Good if not Bettor featuring Tim Kennedy
This week we welcome community member Tim Kennedy. Tim and I have interacted on Twitter for years and I have had the pleasure of hanging out with him at a couple 360 Vegas Vacations. Tim joins the the podcast to...
06.12.2022
182: 360 Vegas Vacation 11 preview feturing Tony Snyder
360 Vegas Vacation 11 is kicking off a few hours after this episode is released. This will be my third time attending a 360 Vegas Vacation. To help me prepare, I brought on Tony from 360 Vegas Podcast to go...
06.04.2022
181: Let's Make Things Bettor featuring Vegas Duffy
Vegas Duffy is a craps and Wynn enthusiast with a passion for Vegas. He shares his earliest exposure to gambling, playing craps with Madden, and what led to him cohosting a gambling podcast. Guest: @VegasDuffy Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN"...
05.27.2022
180: Bettor Help featuring Rufus Peabody
This is the third and final episode of my Mental Health of Awareness Month series. Rufus Peabody joins me to discuss his experience with mental health as a person and as a professional bettor. We cover ego, relationships, therapy, and...
05.21.2022
179: For the Bettor featuring Richard Munchkin
This is the second episode of my Mental Health of Awareness Month series. Richard Munchkin joins me to discuss mental health in the AP community. We cover loneliness, ego, companionship, objectiveness, and more. Guest: @RWM21 Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN"...
05.13.2022
178: Bettor For Mental Health featuring Gill Alexander
May is Mental Health of Awareness Month. I try to be an advocate for mental health however I can. So, I decided to dedicate a few episodes to the topic. First up is Gill Alexandr, who has been observing sports...

What's The Bettor Life about?

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The Bettor Life episodes:

227: Biloxi and Black Hawk trip previews

226: March Madness

225: Kiosk Games

224: Vinny Chenz on Fontainebleau Las Vegas

223: Ed Feng

222: 2023 Recap and 2024 Look Ahead with Mark DeVol

221: Ed Miller

220: Happy Thanksgiving 2023

219: San Diego Casinos + "Snatch" featuring Mark DeVol

218: Back on the Horse featuring Eric Rosenthal

217: Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue

216: Thomas Viola, Associate Director of Content at Unabated

215: Bet Bash recap w/ Eric Rosenthal + midyear review w/ Mark DeVol

214: Scott Stratten on tipping, social media, and short rib eggs benedict

213: Spanky previews Bet Bash 3 at Circa in Las Vegas

212: Vinny Chenz plays multiple events at 2023 WSOP

211: Jack Mullaney plays Event #7: $1,500 Limit Hold’em at the World Series of Poker

210: Community member @TwoWayHardEight

209: Biloxi '23 recap with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol

208: Drew Dinsick reflects on The Kentucky Derby

207: Biloxi 2023 preview featuring Mississippi Rob

206: Ryan AKA @RealJuicy of the Gambling With Good JuJu podcast

205: William Hill - VSiN contributor and sports bettor

204: Origin Stories Volume 2

203: Scott Stratten talks Vegas and casino customer service

202: Bettor for Everybody featuring Eric Rosenthal

201: Origin Stories Volume 1

200: 5th Anniversary featuring Gill Alexander

199: Bettor Life News and Updates plus Bettor Viewing w/ Mark DeVol

198: Kelley Bydlon, producer at the Vegas Sports and Information Network

197: Cousin Vito, Seven Out, and Travel Fanboy All Walk Into a Stream...

196: David Hill on Gamblers season 2, writing vs podcasting, and demeanor of gamblers

195: 2022 Betting Review featuring Mark DeVol

194: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad volume III

193: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad volume II

192: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad

191: This Bettor Be Good featuring Jack Mullaney

190: Do AC Bettor featuring Jimmy and Randy

189: Asking Bettor Questions featuring Las Vegas Cris

188: So Much the Bettor featuring Rob Pizzola

187: Bettor Luck Next Time featuring Vinny Chenz

186: State of The Bettor Life 2022 featuring Captain Jack, Drew Dinsick, and Eric Rosenthal

185: Your Bettor Nature featuring Lauren the Bettor

184: For Bettor or for Worse featuring Small Whale

183: Just as Good if not Bettor featuring Tim Kennedy

182: 360 Vegas Vacation 11 preview feturing Tony Snyder

181: Let's Make Things Bettor featuring Vegas Duffy

180: Bettor Help featuring Rufus Peabody

179: For the Bettor featuring Richard Munchkin

178: Bettor For Mental Health featuring Gill Alexander