Gambling With an Edge - guest Mickey Crimm

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.

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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