Gambling With an Edge Podcast
1) Art Manteris
This week we talked with long-time Vegas bookmaker Art Manteris. We discussed his new book, "The Bookie."Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Art Manteris, author of The Bookie[00:47] Bookmakers from ...Show More
2) Gary Kondler on taxes for gamblers
Bob and Richard sit down with Gary Kondler to talk about taxes for gamblers after the big beautiful bill. It may not be as bad for some of us as we all thought. Spoiler alert - but some gamblers are ...Show More
3) Life is a Gamble - Norm Beck
Today I speak with Norm Beck, a professional bridge player, magician, and friend about a bet he won, that turned out to be a big loser.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and ma...Show More
4) Life is a Gamble - Cowboy Buzz
Buzz Marconi moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, and somehow transformed from an Italian kid from the south side of Chicago into Cowboy Buzz. It's a wild story. Check it out.Show Notes[00:00] Introduct...Show More
5) Blackjack Ball 2025
Bob is off playing the secret game, so I get together with Max Rubin, and Colin Jones to discuss the 2025 Blackjack Ball.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Colin Jones to discuss The Blac...Show More
6) Life is a Gamble - Jon Rogers of Carib Sports
Jon Rogers was an old-school bookie. He started booking baseball with his classmates in 6th grade, graduated to parlay cards in high school, and went pro after high school. He lived, and booked thro...Show More
7) Anthony Curtis & NFL contests
Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis. We discuss the upcoming football contests, the big Vegas downturn, and upcoming books.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, owner of The Las Vegas A...Show More
8) Life is a Gamble - Magician Mac King
Mac King has been performing his comedy magic in Las Vegas for 25 years. His show is hilarious, and thoroughly entertaining.[00:00] Introduction of magician Mac King[00:50] What’s the first magic t...Show More
9) Russell Fox on taxes for gamblers
Our guest this week is tax expert Russell Fox. We talk about the terrible new taxes on gamblers in the big beautiful bill. What's a gambler to do? Is Richard going to retire.... again?[00:00] Intr...Show More
10) Guest Michael Kaplan
Bob and Richard are back to talk with Michael Kaplan about his new book, "Advantage Players."Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Michael Kaplan, author of Advantage Players[00:43] Michael’s background...Show More