Richard W. Munchkin: October 2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Mail Bag 10/27/2022

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/mail10252022

Show Notes

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Buddy Frank & G2E 2022

Bob and I get a return visit from long time slot director Buddy Frank, and this was taped immediately after the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) show, the biggest casino industry trade show of the year. We spend a lot of time talking about the new things we saw.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/g2e2022

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction slot director and consultant, Buddy Frank

[01:56] Machine games at G2E

[04:06] Biggest trends at G2E, cashless gaming and sports betting

[06:18] Skill-based slot machines

[07:37] Electronic versions of carnival games

[12:17] Stadium gaming, player interaction, and tipping

[15:57] Investment research, profitability

[18:02] Variable state slot machines

[20:13] Slot machine screen size

[22:47] Slot machine bet size options

[28:16] Progressive machines with different bet sizes

[30:58] Must-hit by machines

[36:05] http://SouthPointCasino.com

[37:06] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[37:37] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[38:24] http://Unabated.com

[39:00] Video poker games at G2E

[40:24] Forfune X video poker

[48:35] Big City 4's video poker

[52:44] Full House or Better Wheel Poker

[53:45] Buddy's additional comments on G2E trends

[55:04] Gambler's podcast episode with Rufus Peabody, The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry, This Is How They Tell Me The World Will End by Nicole Perlroth

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com

http://Theringer.com/2022/9/28/23375387/gamblers-super-bowl-episode-3-rufus-peabody

The Longevity Paradox by Steven Gundry - https://amzn.to/3TljxdC

This Is How They Tell Me The World Will End by Nicole Perlroth - https://amzn.to/3Tqa1WY

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Veganmav

Our guest this week is named Veganmav. We talk about his starting with $2.50 during the internet poker boom, and building that bankroll to mid seven figures. And yes, he still eats out of dumpsters.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/veganmav

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of poker and blackjack player, Veganmav

[00:31] Being homeless as a child

[01:56] Flipping Toyota Camrys

[07:41] Scalping tickets

[10:34] Playing poker

[16:40] Heads up limit hold'em

[20:09] Retiring from poker, applying to medical school

[24:16] Taking a leave of absence, living in Japan and China

[26:01] Learning and studying in Thailand, benefits of team meetings

[27:34] Why did Veganmav retire from gambling?

[30:33] http://SouthPointCasino.com

[31:25] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[31:54] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

[33:19] http://Unabated.com

[33:58] Transitioning into blackjack

[36:44] Dumpster diving, food waste, food safety

[46:58] Linguistic and cultural advantages in blackjack

[52:41] Will Veganmav eventually practice medicine?

[54:47] Dating as an advantage player

[58:20] Recommended: The Longevity Diet,

[1:02:08] How to contact VeganMav, TommyAngelo.com, Raspberry Pi

Sponsored Links:

http://SouthPointCasino.com

http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

http://VideoPoker.com/gwae

http://Unabated.com

Recommended:

The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo https://amzn.to/3rTaIfb

http://TommyAngelo.com

http://Raspberrypi.com

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Gambling With an Edge - Blackjack Ball 2022

Our guests this week are Max Rubin, and Darryl Purpose. This episode is about the 2022 Blackjack Ball.

We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.

Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/user/7418966/bjball2022

Show Notes

[00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Darryl Purpose

[00:56] How was this year's Blackjack Ball different?

[02:32] The Blackjack Ball 501c3

[05:43] Organizing the Blackjack Ball and logistics

[07:35] Blair Hull receives the Ed Thorp Lifetime Achievement Award

[11:00] Test questions

[17:47] Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

[19:46] Guessing states with tribal casinos

[25:28] http://SouthPointCasino.com

[26:19] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com

[27:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae