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A Seemingly Obvious Idea

over 4 years ago 45:25

Andrew "Bert" Black is a co-founder of Betfair, which is the world's largest betting exchange. He recounts his life in gambling, coming up with the idea for Betfair, and how they managed to win ...

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The Game-like Aspect

over 4 years ago 47:08

Kai talks about leaving the work world behind in favor of early retirement, and the part time pursuit of bank and credit card bonuses. He also discusses Lean FIRE (Financial Independence Retire ...

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David & Goliath, Part II

about 5 years ago 31:14

They went to Las Vegas as card counters and over years they discovered other ways to win in the casino. Eventually they became advantage players. This episode is about the Las Vegas that existed...

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David & Goliath, Part I

about 5 years ago 39:08

They went to Las Vegas as card counters and over years they discovered other ways to win in the casino. Eventually they became advantage players. This episode is about the Las Vegas that existed...

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The Idea Man

about 5 years ago 46:59

Dr. William Ziemba talks about his life working on horse racing, lotteries, and the stock market. Links: <a href='http://www.williamtziemba.com/'>Bill's website</a> where you can find his bo...

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What Are the Odds?

about 5 years ago 59:19

Arnold Snyder and Radar talk about becoming advantage players, a shuffle tracking play on a million dollar bankroll, and how they ended up together. Link to Radical Blackjack by Arnold ...

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The Points and Miles Game

over 5 years ago 54:35

Travel hackers spend their days looking for inefficiencies in the credit card points system. This episode is about two travel hackers, Nick Reyes and Grant Thomas, and how they ended up complete...

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Two Hustlers

over 5 years ago 50:49

Mickey Crimm hitchhiked to Laughlin with little more than a sleeping bag and a backpack. In the casinos there he learned to hustle slot machines and play video poker with an advantage. He made a...

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The Road Warrior - Part II

almost 6 years ago 37:03

The secret lives of traveling card counters. Comps, casino backoffs, a converted sprinter van, and more. The true story of what it's like to be a traveling professional gambler, by people that a...

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The Road Warrior - Part I

almost 6 years ago 40:42

The secret lives of traveling card counters. Comps, casino backoffs, a converted sprinter van, and more. The true story of what it's like to be a traveling professional gambler, by people that a...

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Episodes

A Seemingly Obvious Idea

The Game-like Aspect

David & Goliath, Part II

David & Goliath, Part I

The Idea Man

What Are the Odds?

The Points and Miles Game

Two Hustlers

The Road Warrior - Part II

The Road Warrior - Part I