An attempted stroll through the somewhat cluttered mind of the author of
the only modern book on progressive video poker. In his book, Frank
Kneeland provides techniques and methods for finding the best-paying
machines and making winning progressive strategies. He also includes a
history of pro gambling with a spotlight on video poker & slot teams in
Las Vegas. He explains as well how the teams were structured and
operated and who owned them—sans last names of course. A mathematical &
computer genius, the author has avoided creating an overly mathematical
book. The Secret World of Video poker Progressives is instead downright
funny at times as was this interview. He provides information & formulas
for calculating true machine return (including meter-rise) using the
very same mathematics the teams used back in the day. 291 pages,
paperback, 2010.

We sit down with Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt, a man who has made serious money in the world of online poker. Dusty has just authored a new book, "Treat Your Poker Like A Business", which is selling well at the Gambler's Book Club. He discusses why online play can be more profitable than live games, how to identify good games and bad players. He also talks about his dedication to the game & the hours he has played online, and the need for discipline and a bankroll strategy. Dusty Schmidt is 29 from Portland, OR

Beth Raymer discusses her new book, Lay The Favorite, in which she relates her story of working in the sportsbetting world at a time of massive expansion. Beth became the right-hand "man" of a well-known sports bettor.