Wed, 26 November 2008  In this broadcast Howard interviews Bill Zender, a leading authority Comments[0] |
Wed, 12 November 2008  Rob Singer is a professional gambler from Arizona who specializes in video poker. He began his second career in 1990, and has been playing for profit since 1997, after developing a money management and strategy combination that goes against the mathematical theory of play recommended by many experts. He uses five distinct strategies, depending on circumstances such as time and goals and when combined they have helped him consistently reach and surpass his yearly win goals every year since 1997. A controversial figure in the video poker circles because of his contrarian approach, he is the author of two books: The Undeniable Truth about Video Poker and Ramblin' and Gamblin' thru Nevada, both of which are available from gamblersbook.com. Rob has his own website vptruth.com. where he posts his methodology for free.Comments[2] |
Sun, 2 November 2008  Glenn McGrew has been in the center of the Las Vegas betting world for over two decades. Making numbers used by some of the biggest players in the world, he has supplied overnight lines to more than 70 newspapers across the U.S. and Canada since the early 90s. His power ratings in college and pro football and basketball are considered the sharpest in the country. Last year Glenn posted his college and pro football selections in the Station Casino's All-Star handicapping contest, finishing second. Glenn can now be seen weekly throughout the football season on ProLine and Sports Desk on the USA cable network. Comments[1] |
Sun, 19 October 2008  Howard Schwartz & acclaimed writer Richard Eng discuss various aspects of horse racing in advance of this weekend's Breeders' Cup. Horses to follow, betting strategies, and factors that may affect the races are all covered. For the newest books on thoroughbreds, visit www.GamblersBook.comComments[0] |
Sun, 5 October 2008  Jeff Hwang is a semi-professional poker player and an investment analyst who regularly writes about the gaming industry for the Motley Fool, a well known website about stocks and investing. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with a B.S./B.A. in both finance and management, Jeff has been an advantage player since 1999, when he took an interest in blackjack. After he graduated college, Jeff picked up poker, and he has been playing semi-professionally ever since. His regular lineup includes Pot-Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo, with the occasional No-Limit Hold'em game. The material in this book is the result of playing various Omaha games nearly exclusively for over eighteen months, both live and online. Jeff lived in St. Louis and spends time in Fort Lauderdale, Washington, D.C., and on the road the rest. He is currently pursuing a MBA at UNLV in Las Vegas, NV and can be seen playing at the Wynn frequently
Whether you're a cash-game professional or poker hobbyist-and whether you play live or online-this book will arm you with a winning big-play strategy that's easy to master even if you've never played Omaha before. You'll discover the subtle distinctions that set Omaha above other games. Key topics include— Complete with practice situations and hand quizzes, this is the most comprehensive Omaha book available-and the only one you'll ever need. Comments[0] |
Sun, 21 September 2008  Nick Gullo wrote the of the first casino marketing textbook in 1980. He was a general manager and vice-president of casino marketing for numerous casino operations over a 30-year career.
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Sat, 30 August 2008  Ron Humble Frank Nitti has been one of the most elusive figures in American criminal history, but Ron Humble has captured him within the pages of this impressive book.. A in-depth study of a major gangland figure--from the real man to the pulp-fiction persona, it's all here in this compelling biography...a staggering piece of research.
Nolan Dalla Nolan Dalla is a true "insider." He has been in the poker and gambling business for 14 years. Dalla embodies many unique career experiences -- as a writer/journalist, casino executive, and player. He is certainly one of the most eclectic personalities in gaming today. Dalla has written over 200 columns for Card Player magazine. In 1997, he created Card Player's "Player of the Year" tournament ranking system, which is still in use today. Dalla has written for a variety of publications during the past decade -- including Poker Digest, Poker Player, Gaming Today, Gambling Times, The Intelligent Gambler, and many others. Dalla has also contributed to his knowledge to the world of sports betting. He was the sports handicapping columnist for Casino Player from 2002-2005. His research led to the creation of "Dalla's NFL Halftime Betting Angles," which proved immensely profitable and eventually caused oddsmakers to adjust lines. After the findings were published in the Daily Racing Forum and several other magazines and websites, halftime lines reflected the impact of Dalla's work. Dalla co-authored the best-selling biography "One of a Kind: The Rise and Fall of Stuey 'the Kid' Ungar, the World's Greatest Poker Player," published by Atria Books in 2005. The book has been optioned for a movie by Warner Brothers Studios. Dalla is perhaps best known as the current Media Director for the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and the World Series of Poker Circuit events, a title he has held since 2002. He is unquestionably the most prolific writer on record in the 38-year history of the WSOP, having written nearly 250 WSOP final table reports. Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 August 2008  Prizefighting: An American History by Arne K. Lang This work brings a fresh perspective to the study of modern prizefighting, a sport which has evolved over several centuries to become one of mankind’s most lasting and valued sporting attractions. With his primary focus outside the ropes, the author shows how organizers, publicity agents, and political allies overcame both legal and moral roadblocks to make fisticuffing a lively commercial enterprise. Comments[0] |
Thu, 31 July 2008 
In this episode, two notable gambling authors sit in an talk about sports betting & poker: Reed Hogben MD, author of THE BETTING DOCTOR, and the newly-released e-book, THE BETTING DOCTOR: THE ESSENTIALS. Nick Christenson, co-author WINNING STRATEGIES FOR NO-LIMIT HOLD'EM Comments[0] |
Sun, 20 July 2008  The Author Richard Orlyn is a JD/MBA, author, professor, and Los Angeles-based entertainment attorney. His extensive finance, entertainment and legal background allow him to address not only the probability theory essential for intelligent play but also the legal issues that impact both player and casino. Related: Craps 101 by Michael Skaff PhD Comments[0] |
Sun, 13 July 2008 Barry Tanenbaum is the author of Advanced Limit Hold'em Strategy: Techniques for Beating Tough Games, and co-author of Limit Hold'em: Winning Short-Handed Strategies. Barry gives lessons and blogs online atwww.barrytanenbaum.com Comments[0] |
Sat, 12 July 2008  WSOP Part 2 - JOE WALSH, ALAN SCHOONMAKER, LOU KRIEGER, ROLF SLOTBLOOM, JOHN BLOWERS World Series of Poker Part 2: A great variety of guests spent time at our booth during this year's WSOP Gaming Life Expo, which ran concurrent with WSOP game events at the Rio Pavilion Convention Center. This episode features interviews with: Joe Walsh, who wrote the legendary gambling movie California Split. He also is the author of a new book, Gambler on the Loose. Alan Schoonmaker PhD, whose books on the use of psychology at the poker table always reach bestseller status at our store. His latest work is Your Best Poker Friend. Lou Krieger, a local poker expert and author of several valuable books on poker including Hold'em Excellence, More Hold'em Excellence, and Poker For Dummies. Krieger's writings can be found at loukrieger.blogspot.com. Rolf Slotboom visited our booth at the WSOP as well. It was interesting to learn more about this popular Dutch poker pro & author. John Blowers has created an true-to-life universe for the subject of his novel, Life on Tilt. Listen to learn about the concept behind his book. Comments[0] |
Thu, 10 July 2008  World Series of Poker Part 1:In our longest interview to date, Mike Caro (well known for his game-changing books & videos) is both entertaining and revealing. Mike takes us back to the creation of the early great works on poker that he authored or co-authored such as Doyle Brunson's Super/System & Caro's own Book of Poker Tells. Caro also treats us to some of his current insights into poker & plans for the future. Download, write to CD & save for posterity! Comments[0] |
Sun, 22 June 2008 Pat Dittmar is head of trading and development at TradePointTechnologies.com, an organization that develops and deploys state-of-the-art proprietary trading technologies. Pat feels that successful poker players possess the skills required to play in the one true fast action, around the world, around the clock "Big Game" - the world of financial markets, and TradePointTechnologies recruits its traders exclusively from the poker world. His latest book is Practical Poker Math Comments[0] |
Sun, 8 June 2008 Joe Baseel is a 30-year veteran of the casino industry in Las Vegas and Atlantic City and a surveillance expert with first-hand experience managing a casino from his days operating Six-Card Charlie's in Washington. Talking to Joe, you get the feeling he knows everyone in the industry, and since he is a known expert on blackjack cheating he is certainly an interesting person to talk to. Joe Baseel is now living semi-retired in Las Vegas.
Now in his 70's, Neil Wolson has 40 spent years as a floorman, boxman, and dealer for some of the biggest casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Now living in Las Vegas, Neil can spin a tale about his experiences from the olden days to modern times on the casino floor. He has witnessed the incredible changes to both the marketing and management of casinos since from 1960's to the present. |
Sun, 25 May 2008 Archie Karas is the ultimate gambler, a man who could (and did) turn $10,000 into $17 million only to lose it. Did he use the money to buy an estate, to invest in the market? Nope. Like Nick the Greek Dandolos, Archie liked the action more than the results of the action. He claims to have gambled as much as "anyone in the history of planet," outside the stock market . He came to the U.S. in his teens after leaving Greece, learned to play pool and hustle well while in Los Angeles, graduated to poker and won, then lost big in California card rooms. By 1992 he said he'd lost $2 million in high stakes games, then headed for Las Vegas with $50 in his pocket.... and that's where this interview with the man begins. Comments[0] |
Sun, 11 May 2008 David Stratton is the managing editor of Gaming Today, America's oldest gaming newspaper (founded 1976). Stratton, a 1972 graduate of UCLA, won the Stardust Invitational while making his tournament debut in 2003. His point spread record of 21-14 (60%) blitzed a quality field that included the likes of Bryan Leonard, Kevin O'Neill, Ted Sevransky and Steve Fezzik. Stratton, a prolific author, has written six books on the city he knows best: Las Vegas, Nevada. His best-seller, now in its fifth printing, is titled "Insider's Guide to Las Vegas GamingToday.com Author of the classic baccarat text, Baccarat Made Simple, David Vernon talks with Howard about the game and his book. Comments[0] |
Mon, 28 April 2008 Kevin Luckerson , is the owner and founder of POINTSHAVERS, a recent addition to the world wide web. The site offers handicapping services based on Kevin’s research and abilities. The site may be accessed by going to: http://www.pointshavers.com Comments[0] |
Mon, 14 April 2008 Jimmy "The Scot" Jordan is a recreational gambler and long-time games instructor. He has worked in that capacity for several major Strip casinos, teaching newcomers how to play the various floor games. He is the author of numerous instructional DVDs that teach the most popular casino games and include hints and tips on how to get the most out of your gaming dollar. Tony Salinas, a native of Texas, moved to Las Vegas to enjoy his work--handicapping sports and picking winners. He won the $85,000 Castaways Challenge, the original football handicapping contest, and followed that with numerous other wins, including the $135,000 Hilton Superbook Handicapping Championship Direct download: Jimmy_The_Scot_Jordan__and_Tony_Salinas_-__-_00_-_GAMBLERS_BOOK_CLUB_PODCAST_4_10_08.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 1:39 AM Comments[0] |
Sun, 30 March 2008 Today Howard interviews a visiting guest from the store, NEIL BUSH. Howard and Neil will talk about Neil’s life and gambling, the books he likes and how he gambles. In the last part of the podcast, Howard will have a short discussion on the latest book arrivals on GamblersBook.com Comments[0] |
Sun, 16 March 2008 Jane Haigh has lived in Fairbanks for most of the last 35 years, except for the last few winters which she has spent in Tucson working on her PhD in U.S.; History at the University of Arizona. Jane earned a Masters Degree in Northern Studies from the University of Alaska, served as guest curator for two major exhibits at the University of Alaska Museum, and was a popular speaker for the Alaska Humanities Forum Speakers Bureau. She also served on the School Board, and ran for the state legislature, twice. "KING CON The Story Of Soapy Smith" is the first full biography in more than forty years, in it Haigh chronicles the rise to power of a man without a conscience. Starting as a street corner shell game artist, Jefferson Randolph "Soapy" Smith rose to power as a gang leader in Denver, then chose raw, lawless Skagway as his headquarters to fleece the thousands heading for the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897. Less than a year later he was dead, killed in a vigilante shootout on the Skagway wharf. I am busy working on my Dissertation, based on the material I stumbled into while researching Soapy Smith: "Political Power, Patronage, and Protection Rackets: Municipal Politics and Corruption in Denver 1889-1904". www.janehaigh.com Comments[1] |
Tue, 26 February 2008 Bob Dancer Michael S. Skaff, Ph.D Bob Dancer is the author of several video poker strategy books and numerous strategy cards devoted to the most popular video poker games in the casino. He has also created a tutorial called Video Poker for Winners, software that you can play as a game, use as a tutorial, create strategies, focus on problem areas, check unusual hands, calculate bankroll requirements, figure slot club paybacks, check expected value, and more. When he's not busy earning his living at video poker, he holds seminars and offers private lessons for his winning techniques.Michael S. Skaff, Ph.D. is a professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Detroit Mercy. For over forty years, Dr. Skaff has been a teacher, consultant, lecturer, and computer programmer for education, business, and industry. He has published at least thirty-five papers and has written a weekly computer column for several local newspapers. His Craps 101 book focuses on taking the fear out of craps for the beginner and his DVD of the same name makes the game seem like child's play. When he's not playing craps or teaching, Dr. Skaff enjoys tending his Koi pond and flower garden. He has run over twenty-five marathons. Comments[0] |
Mon, 11 February 2008 Geoff Schumacher is a journalist and author in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2004, Schumacher published "Sun, Sin & Suburbia: An Essential History of Modern Las Vegas"(Stephens Press) His second book, "Howard Hughes: Politics, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue", is now available at Gamblers Book Shop. Schumacher writes a weekly column for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He has been a reporter, editor and columnist for Las Vegas newspapers for 20 years. He is the Review-Journal's director of community publications, overseeing an array of weekly publications, including the View Neighborhood Newspapers, CityLife, El Tiempo and the Pahrump Valley Times. Comments[0] |
Wed, 30 January 2008 Dan Gordon is regarded as one of the best sports handicappers of our era and has a winning record as a professional bettor for over two decades. He has written columns that have appeared in the New York Daily News, San Francisco Examiner, Boston Herald, Log Angeles Herald Examiner, College and Pro Football Weekly and other newspapers and magazines and he served as handicapping consultant to Pete Axthelm of NBC, ESPN and Inside Sports Magazine for seven years. His latest book Beat the Sports Books - An Insider's Guide to Betting the NFL is a best-selling work on football betting and is available at Gambler's Book Shop. |
Mon, 7 January 2008 Join Larry Grossman of Las Vegas Gaming talk radio fame, as he is interviewed by Howard Schwartz. Veteran broadcast anchor, Larry Grossman has interviewed the gaming and wagering wizards of yesterday, today and tomorrow. On his former radio show, "You Can Bet On It", he has interviewed World Champion poker players that include Amarillo Slim, Puggy Pearson, and Tom McEvoy. Regular guests during the football season included Lem Banker, Mike Lee, Mort Olshan, and Andy Iskoe. During the 1997 and 1998 season, Grossman hosted a nationally televised show that featured many of the nations' top handicappers. Larry Grossman is the author of two books, "You Can Bet On it" Volume 1 - Casino Games and Volume 2 - Sports Betting. He is a regular columnist for many gaming publications. Larry has hosted and produced handicapping seminars in Las Vegas. Comments[0] |
Mon, 24 December 2007 BIG SID FROM CHICAGO, TALKS ABOUT THE PONYS AND ARLINGTON RACE TRACK As the year comes to a close, Howard talks about a half dozen of the most popular gaming books at Gambler’s Book Shop, including one title Mafia that reads like a thick rap sheet on top mobsters of the past. Also, he interviews a long-time Gambler’s Book Shop customer from Chicago, Big Sid, a horseplayer, who talks about what the tracks are doing right and wrong, the demographics of the wagering public, and about the writer who influenced him the most. Comments[0] |
Thu, 6 December 2007  Bets, Drugs, and Rock and Roll" "The Rise and Fall of the World's First Online Sports Book" The gambler’s high is like a rush; he feels invulnerable. That high lasts, though, only until the next big loss. Such is the story of Steve Budin, who created the first online sports betting company. Under the tutelage of his father, a legendary, old-school Miami bookmaker, and with the help of a cocaine-addicted polygamist, Budin revolutionized the shadowy business of spreads by taking them global. But he also stuck to some tried and true methods, like plying clients with trips to Vegas, hookers, and hardcore drugs. In the end, Budin raked in hundreds of millions of dollars and stood on the verge of a deal worth billions more. He took bookmaking into an automated, virtual worldwide casino that anyone could access, anywhere and at any time. For anyone fascinated by the "wild West" that is internet gambling, here is a rare peek into that exciting, dangerous world. Comments[0] |
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If you've never tried Pot-Limit Omaha, you're missing out on the most exciting, most lucrative cash game around. Omaha has long been the most popular form of poker in Europe, and now it's spreading like wildfire throughout North America. The reason is simple— Omaha offers more action and bigger pots than Texas Hold'em. Isn't it time you got in on it? 
Looy Simonoff is a well known magical inventor who makes Las Vegas his home. Looy's popular effect, "Earth Shoes," was performed twice daily on the Las Vegas Strip by Mack King. Looy taught a magic class at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, his works have been widely published in the books of Harry Lorayne, Allan Ackerman and Paul Harris, and he is a Professor Emeritus in the math department. 
