Gambling With an Edge

Bob Dancer & Richard Munchkin

Learn to Gamble With an Edge from authors, and professional gamblers Bob Dancer and Richard Munchkin. We aim to make you a better gambler tomorrow than you were yesterday.

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20 episodes
Updated Monday

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Monday · 49 min
Charles Star
Charles Star is a self-described podcast slut. He went from lawyer to comedian and is now on a quest to do 53 podcasts in 52 weeks. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Charles Small [00:36] Podcast appearances bet [03:25] No Homework and City...
July 6 · 42 min
Elizabeth Reichelt
Elizabeth Reichelt seems to choose the riskiest professions. I don't mean dangerous, I mean the chance of success is tiny, but the payoff can be huge. She went from dancer, to stand up comic, to television writer. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of...
June 15 · 49 min
Have Bets Will Travel
Our guest today is Jake Jacobs, on to talk about his new book, "Have Bets Will Travel." The book is an autobiography focused on his 40+ years as a professional gambler. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Jake Jacobs, author of Have Bets, Will Travel...
June 8 · 40 min
Slot Machine strategies
Our guests today are Ben Rosenthal, author of the new book, "Breaking The Slot Code," and Anthony Curtis, the publisher of the book, and the new website slotslayers.com. The book, and the site teach players how to actually get an edge at some slot...
May 18 · 47 min
Sharp Money by Dan Abrams
Today our guest is Dan Abrams. He's on to talk about his new book, "Sharp Money". The book is about poker, sports betting, and investing. Show Notes [00:00] introduction of Dan Abrams, sports bettor, poker player, and author of Sharp Money [00:34]...
April 16 · 48 min
Life is a Gamble - "Thieving Bastards"
My guest today is Andrew Wimhurst, author of the new book, "Thieving Bastards True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats." Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Andrew Wimhurst, author of Thieving Bastards: True Confessions of the World’s...
April 6 · 44 min
Kit Chellel - Lucky Devils
Our guest today is Kit Chellel, author of the new book, "Lucky Devils: The True Story of Three Rebel Gamblers Who Beat the Odds and Changed the Game." The book profiles three legendary gamblers, Bill Benter, Rob Reitzen, and Bill Nelson. Show Notes...
March 20 · 43 min
Antonino De Rosa
Our guest today is Antonino De Rosa, also known as "Ant." Ant went from professional Magic the Gathering player to working for Pinnacle sports book and from there became a professional sports bettor. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of sports...
February 23 · 47 min
Gambling With an Edge - All About Sports Betting
We have 3 guests today. Blair Rodman, Anthony Curtis, and Frank B. They are coauthors of the new book All About Sports Betting. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Blair Rodman, Anthony Curtis, and Frank B., authors of All About Sports Betting: The...
January 28 · 41 min
Chuck's Luck
Charlie is a sports bettor, slot player, and influencer. Charlie got scammed while making bets at a DraftKings kiosk at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi. It's a crazy story, not just the scam, but the way the casino, and Gaming Enforcement reacted. Show...
January 20 · 54 min
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 Western Pennsylvania [01:47] ...
Dec 25, 2025 · 54 min
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 just screwed. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of...
Dec 22, 2025 · 42 min
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 magician [00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble [06:40]...
Dec 7, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
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] Introduction on of Cowboy Buzz [02:07] Moving to Las...
Nov 7, 2025 · 48 min
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 Blackjack Ball [00:45] Colin’s induction into The...
Sep 22, 2025 · 54 min
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 through a seismic change in the bookmaking industry. ...
Aug 28, 2025 · 29 min
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 Advisor and Huntington Press [01:12] NCAAF and...
Aug 23, 2025 · 41 min
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 trick that Mac remembers? [04:39] When did Mac...
Jul 16, 2025 · 43 min
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] Introduction of gambling tax expert Russell Fox ...
Jun 9, 2025 · 48 min
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 in gambling and writing [04:18] Finding...

Gambling With an Edge

Charles Star

Elizabeth Reichelt

Have Bets Will Travel

Slot Machine strategies

Sharp Money by Dan Abrams

Life is a Gamble - "Thieving Bastards"

Kit Chellel - Lucky Devils

Antonino De Rosa

Gambling With an Edge - All About Sports Betting

Chuck's Luck

Art Manteris

Gary Kondler on taxes for gamblers

Life is a Gamble - Norm Beck

Life is a Gamble - Cowboy Buzz

Blackjack Ball 2025

Life is a Gamble - Jon Rogers of Carib Sports

Anthony Curtis & NFL contests

Life is a Gamble - Magician Mac King

Russell Fox on taxes for gamblers

Guest Michael Kaplan