Podcast – guest tax man Russell Fox
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...
View ArticleGambling With an Edge – author David Clary
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...
View ArticlePodcast – guest Mike Shackleford, the Wizard of Odds
Our guest this week is Mike Shackleford of the Wizard of Odds, and Wizard of Vegas websites. Mike is a former cohost of Gambling With an Edge, and his websites are the number one resource when people...
View ArticlePodcast – guest Molded Truths
Our guest this week is Molded Truths. That is the handle he uses on the blackjack message boards. MT has played all across the US, and in many foreign countries. He has been manhandled a few times by...
View ArticleYou got a question?
Bob and I will be taping another of our “listener email” shows on Monday. If you have questions you can put them here in the comments section, or email us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com. The post You...
View ArticleNational Bookie Association?
The NBA has made it known that it wants a piece of the pie if sports betting becomes legal in the U.S. In a statement this week, an attorney for the league said that 1% of all wagers made sounds about...
View ArticlePodcast – listener emails
We have no guest this week. Bob and I again reach into the mail bag to answer listener questions. Podcast Click to listen – Alt click to download Show Notes The post Podcast – listener emails...
View ArticleGambling With an Edge – Frank B and Anthony Curtis
Our guests this week are Frank B. and Anthony Curtis. We discuss football contests, sports betting in general, and other things happening in Vegas. podcast Click to listen – alt click to download Show...
View ArticlePodcast – guest Geoff Freeman of the AGA
Our guest today is Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the American Gaming Association. The AGA is the chief lobbying organization for the casino industry. We discuss the coming spread of sports...
View ArticlePodcast – Listener emails
We have no guest this week. Bob and I answer listener emails, and then discuss lessons we learned about gambling from starting out in backgammon. podcast Click to listen – Alt-click to download Show...
View ArticlePodcast – RX Gamble part 2
This week is part 2 of our interview with RXgamble, a woman born and raised in Vegas who went from casino dealer to top advantage player. podcast Click to listen – Alt-click to download Blog...
View Articlepodcast – Anthony Curtis
Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis, owner of Huntington Press, and publisher of The Las Vegas Advisor. We discuss room rates for New Years, the new Member Rewards book, and what is new in Las Vegas....
View ArticlePodcast – guest Russell Fox
Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox. Interesting tax items discussed include taxes on crypto-currency, reviewing the criteria for whether or not you are a professional gambler, the...
View ArticleAre You Still Up to Snuff?
In Las Vegas, there was a 70-day break for the pandemic, assuming you played in the casinos on March 17 and returned on June 4. If you socially distanced before March 17, or didn’t rush back as soon as...
View ArticleTwo Sucker Bets
“S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E!” sixty people shouted as my wife Bonnie entered her sister’s house. Her 75th birthday party was off to a noisy beginning. I sighed in relief. We had pulled it off. All the invitations...
View ArticlePodcast – guest David Hill
Our guest this week is David Hill, author of the new book “The Vapors.” We welcome your questions – send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or...
View ArticlePodcast – guest Peter Alson
Our guest this week is author Peter Alson. Peter joins us to talk about his new book, “The Only Way To Play It.” We welcome your questions – send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can...
View ArticleUnrealistic Expectations
Many of you know that I participate in storytelling events. I’ve been regularly attending a workshop to improve my skills. Recently, after we had all practiced our stories online for the day, Pete, the...
View ArticleBackgammon Then and Now
Author’s Note: I played backgammon professionally for almost 20 years, then gave it up completely. I reached the high intermediate level, but most of the players that were interested in gambling with...
View ArticleNew Casino Opening Up
Resorts World Las Vegas is set to open on June 24. You can bet I’ll be there in the first few days to check things out. If I find anything playable, I’ll play a lot and sit back and wait and see what...
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