Kyle Boddy is the founder of Driveline Baseball, which promises data driven performance training. He is best known for training pitchers in baseball. Prior to his career in sports Kyle was a professional gambler. On this episode he tells stories about exploiting online casino bonuses, as well as shuffle tracking, and playing poker.Driveline Baseball: https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/Follow Kyle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drivelinekyleBlackjack Shuffle Tracker's Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Blackjack-Shuffle-Trackers-Cookbook-Arnold/dp/B001CH9S0IBeyond Coupons: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdfThe Risk of Ruin Newsletter: https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=substack_profileEmail the show: risk of ruin pod @ gmailFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halfkelly

Kyle Boddy is the founder of Driveline Baseball, which promises data driven performance training. He is best known for training pitchers in baseball. Prior to his career in sports Kyle was a professional gambler. On this episode he tells stories about exploiting online casino bonuses, as well as shuffle tracking, and playing poker. Driveline Baseball: <a href="https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/</a> Follow Kyle on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/drivelinekyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/drivelinekyle</a> Blackjack Shuffle Tracker's Cookbook: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blackjack-Shuffle-Trackers-Cookbook-Arnold/dp/B001CH9S0I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Blackjack-Shuffle-Trackers-Cookbook-Arnold/dp/B001CH9S0I</a> Beyond Coupons: <a href="https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdf</a> The Risk of Ruin Newsletter: <a href="https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=substack_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=substack_profile</a> Email the show: risk of ruin pod @ gmail Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

A Healthy Disrespect

Houyi went from Yale Law School to a job in finance before he left it all behind to become a professional advantage player. He talks about counting cards, learning to play hole cards, traveling the world, and a fateful poker game in Cambodia.Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter: @halfkelly

Houyi went from Yale Law School to a job in finance before he left it all behind to become a professional advantage player. He talks about counting cards, learning to play hole cards, traveling the world, and a fateful poker game in Cambodia. Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @halfkelly

The Road of Trials

Bill Perkins

Bill Perkins is a natural gas trader, a minor celebrity in the poker world, and the author of "Die With Zero." Bill talks about his start in the markets and becoming an energy trader. He tells the story of almost blowing up during an extremely cold winter.Links:Die With Zerohttps://www.diewithzerobook.com/Bill's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/bp22Bill's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/billperkins/?hl=enWSJ Article titled "The Last Cowboy"https://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-perkins-is-the-last-cowboy-betting-on-volatile-gas-markets-1501844400Email the show:riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitterhttps://twitter.com/halfkelly

Bill Perkins is a natural gas trader, a minor celebrity in the poker world, and the author of "Die With Zero." Bill talks about his start in the markets and becoming an energy trader. He tells the story of almost blowing up during an extremely cold winter. Links: Die With Zero <a href="https://www.diewithzerobook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.diewithzerobook.com/</a> Bill's Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bp22" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bp22</a> Bill's Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/billperkins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/billperkins/?hl=en</a> WSJ Article titled "The Last Cowboy" <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-perkins-is-the-last-cowboy-betting-on-volatile-gas-markets-1501844400" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsj.com/articles/bill-perkins-is-the-last-cowboy-betting-on-volatile-gas-markets-1501844400</a> Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

Bill Perkins is Not Afraid

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 before mega resorts. Our heroes played hole cards, used computers in the casino, used video cameras in the casino - to name a few of the crazy stunts they pulled off.Guests: Richard Munchkin, Mark Billings, Tommy Hyland, Darryl Purpose.Contact the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitter: @halfkellyLinks:Gambling Wizards, Richard MunchkinThe Ultimate Edge, Mark BillingsFortune's Formula, William Poundstone

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 before mega resorts. Our heroes played hole cards, used computers in the casino, used video cameras in the casino - to name a few of the crazy stunts they pulled off. Guests: Richard Munchkin, Mark Billings, Tommy Hyland, Darryl Purpose. Contact the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@halfkelly</a> Links: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gambling-Wizards-Conversations-Greatest-Gamblers/dp/0929712056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gambling Wizards</a>, Richard Munchkin <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Edge-Mark-Billings/dp/1439215928/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mark+billings&amp;qid=1601593903&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ultimate Edge</a>, Mark Billings <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fortunes-Formula-Scientific-Betting-Casinos/dp/0809045990/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fortune%27s+formula&amp;qid=1601593941&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fortune's Formula</a>, William Poundstone

David & Goliath, Part I

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 before mega resorts. Our heroes played hole cards, used computers in the casino, used video cameras in the casino - to name a few of the crazy stunts they pulled off.Guests: Richard Munchkin, Mark Billings, Tommy Hyland, Darryl Purpose.Contact the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitter: @halfkelly

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 before mega resorts. Our heroes played hole cards, used computers in the casino, used video cameras in the casino - to name a few of the crazy stunts they pulled off. Guests: Richard Munchkin, Mark Billings, Tommy Hyland, Darryl Purpose. Contact the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@halfkelly</a>

David & Goliath, Part II

Mark DeRosa, Zack White, and Rufus Peabody. The story a group of friends from Appalachian State that went on to team up with an econ grad from Yale. They started playing casino games and eventually would go on to bet the max at sports books all over Las Vegas.Follow Zack White on Twitter.Follow Mark DeRosa on Twitter.Follow Rufus Peabody on Twitter.Rufus's betting analytics startup: Unabated. 

Mark DeRosa, Zack White, and Rufus Peabody. The story a group of friends from Appalachian State that went on to team up with an econ grad from Yale. They started playing casino games and eventually would go on to bet the max at sports books all over Las Vegas. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Gambleballs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zack White on Twitter.</a> Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/edteach23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark DeRosa on Twitter.</a> Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/rufuspeabody" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rufus Peabody on Twitter.</a> Rufus's betting analytics startup: <a href="https://unabated.com/early-access" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unabated. </a>

Greetings from Las Vegas - Part I

Greetings from Las Vegas - Part II

The story of Long Term Capital Management as told by LTCM partner Eric Rosenfeld. Eric earned a PhD from MIT, then taught at Harvard Business School, then became a trader at Salomon, then was a founding partner of LTCM.Resources:HBS Study on LTCM dividendEric's talk at MIT in 2009Michael Lewis article on LTCMWhen Genius Failed, Roger LowensteinFollow the show on Twitter: @halfkellyEmail: riskofruinpod@gmail.comWeb: halfkelly.com

The story of Long Term Capital Management as told by LTCM partner Eric Rosenfeld. Eric earned a PhD from MIT, then taught at Harvard Business School, then became a trader at Salomon, then was a founding partner of LTCM. Resources: <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=26711" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HBS Study on LTCM dividend</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5KfP293MVQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric's talk at MIT in 2009</a> <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/how-the-eggheads-cracked-the-fall-of-long-term-capital-19990130-j8lkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Lewis article on LTCM</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Genius-Failed-Long-Term-Management/dp/0375758259" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">When Genius Failed</a>, Roger Lowenstein Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@halfkelly</a> Email: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Web: <a href="http://halfkelly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">halfkelly.com</a>

Inside Long Term Capital

Marc Cohodes was the subject of the prior episode titled "Life's Too Short." Marc returns to the podcast to talk about figuring out the FTX scheme, using that to short Silvergate, and Signature Banks, and also the banking turmoil that has followed.Follow Marc on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AlderLaneEggsLife's Too Shorthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-too-short/id1527018692?i=1000498472731Odd Lots episode with Sam Bankman-Friedhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-bankman-fried-and-matt-levine-on-how-the/id1056200096?i=1000531062191Alan Lane on the Pomp Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alan-lane-ceo-of-silvergate-why-bitcoiners-shouldnt/id1434060078?i=1000457223824Risk of Ruin Newsletterhttps://riskofruinpod.substack.com/Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halfkelly

Marc Cohodes was the subject of the prior episode titled "Life's Too Short." Marc returns to the podcast to talk about figuring out the FTX scheme, using that to short Silvergate, and Signature Banks, and also the banking turmoil that has followed. Follow Marc on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AlderLaneEggs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/AlderLaneEggs</a> Life's Too Short <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-too-short/id1527018692?i=1000498472731" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-too-short/id1527018692?i=1000498472731</a> Odd Lots episode with Sam Bankman-Fried <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-bankman-fried-and-matt-levine-on-how-the/id1056200096?i=1000531062191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-bankman-fried-and-matt-levine-on-how-the/id1056200096?i=1000531062191</a> Alan Lane on the Pomp Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alan-lane-ceo-of-silvergate-why-bitcoiners-shouldnt/id1434060078?i=1000457223824" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alan-lane-ceo-of-silvergate-why-bitcoiners-shouldnt/id1434060078?i=1000457223824</a> Risk of Ruin Newsletter <a href="https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/</a> Follow the show on Twitter:  <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

The Disrespected

Jeff Ma was a member of the MIT Blackjack Team. He told his story to the writer Ben Mezrich, who wrote a book titled "Bringing Down the House." The book was later made into the movie "21" which starred Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, and Jim Sturgess.In addition to blackjack, Jeff talks about his career in tech where he has focused on using data and analytics to create value.Note: an earlier upload contained a claim that the Patriots were caught filming opponent practices. That has been corrected in the episode. They were accused of that, but they dispute it, and there was no evidence found.Links: The Bet the Process Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet-the-process/id1291010585Follow Jeff on Twitter:https://twitter.com/jeffmaRisk of Ruin Substack:https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/Email the show: risk of ruin pod at gmailFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halfkelly 

Jeff Ma was a member of the MIT Blackjack Team. He told his story to the writer Ben Mezrich, who wrote a book titled "Bringing Down the House." The book was later made into the movie "21" which starred Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, and Jim Sturgess. In addition to blackjack, Jeff talks about his career in tech where he has focused on using data and analytics to create value. Note: an earlier upload contained a claim that the Patriots were caught filming opponent practices. That has been corrected in the episode. They were accused of that, but they dispute it, and there was no evidence found. Links: The Bet the Process Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet-the-process/id1291010585" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bet-the-process/id1291010585</a> Follow Jeff on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jeffma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jeffma</a> Risk of Ruin Substack: <a href="https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/</a> Email the show: risk of ruin pod at gmail Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

Blackjack Legacy

Marc Cohodes made a living exposing fraudulent companies, and profiting when their stock prices collapsed. But the life of a short seller is spent on a high wire because executives willing to engage in fraud don't play by the rules when their freedom is at stake. Marc tells the stories of the adversity he's faced holding public companies accountable. Marc recounts the war stories from his shorts of iomega, TCBY, Lernout &amp; Hauspie, Novastar Financial, Jos. A Bank, Bally Manufacturing, Direct Focus, and more.Follow Marc on Twitter: @alderlaneeggsMarc's Mimedx Website: http://petiteparkerthebarker.com/Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitter: @halfkelly

Marc Cohodes made a living exposing fraudulent companies, and profiting when their stock prices collapsed. But the life of a short seller is spent on a high wire because executives willing to engage in fraud don't play by the rules when their freedom is at stake. Marc tells the stories of the adversity he's faced holding public companies accountable. Marc recounts the war stories from his shorts of iomega, TCBY, Lernout &amp; Hauspie, Novastar Financial, Jos. A Bank, Bally Manufacturing, Direct Focus, and more. Follow Marc on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AlderLaneeggs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alderlaneeggs</a> Marc's Mimedx Website: <a href="http://petiteparkerthebarker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://petiteparkerthebarker.com/</a> Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@halfkelly</a>

Life's Too Short

An episode about the ever elusive idea of winning at craps using physical skill, aka dice control. Guests: Advantage player Frank B., PhD economist Robert Scott, and special guest Richard Munchkin.Risk of Ruin Newsletter: https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/Links: Robert Scott's papers on dice controlhttps://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1375&amp;context=grrjhttps://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1415&amp;context=grrjGambling With an Edge episodes on dice control:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWapKXDCH0https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-frank-b-on-dice-control/id459476611?i=1000520531943http://www.slot-machine-resource.com/podcasts/kc.mp3

An episode about the ever elusive idea of winning at craps using physical skill, aka dice control.  Guests: Advantage player Frank B., PhD economist Robert Scott, and special guest Richard Munchkin. Risk of Ruin Newsletter: <a href="https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/</a> Links: Robert Scott's papers on dice control <a href="https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1375&amp;context=grrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1375&amp;context=grrj</a> <a href="https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1415&amp;context=grrj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1415&amp;context=grrj</a> Gambling With an Edge episodes on dice control: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWapKXDCH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iWapKXDCH0</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-frank-b-on-dice-control/id459476611?i=1000520531943" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gambling-with-an-edge-guest-frank-b-on-dice-control/id459476611?i=1000520531943</a> <a href="http://www.slot-machine-resource.com/podcasts/kc.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.slot-machine-resource.com/podcasts/kc.mp3</a>

Rabbit Hole

Erik Seidel and Steve Zolotow were among the gamblers to come out of the storied Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair inspired some of the locations in Rounders, and is also known for the breadth of success that its players have had in poker. The episode covers the history of the club, its bridge and backgammon roots, and the careers of Erik and Steve.Special thanks to Larry Bernstein.Email the show: Risk of ruin pod at gmailTwitter: @halfkellyFollow Erik on Twitter: @Erik_Seidel

Erik Seidel and Steve Zolotow were among the gamblers to come out of the storied Mayfair Club in New York City. The Mayfair inspired some of the locations in Rounders, and is also known for the breadth of success that its players have had in poker. The episode covers the history of the club, its bridge and backgammon roots, and the careers of Erik and Steve. Special thanks to Larry Bernstein. Email the show: Risk of ruin pod at gmail Twitter: @halfkelly Follow Erik on Twitter: @Erik_Seidel

The Mayfair Revisited

In 2022 Elon Musk signed an agreement to purchase Twitter. Then all hell broke loose. This episode is about that merger, the investors that traded it, and the most valuable Twitter follow to come out of the saga.Guests:Chris DeMuth - Rangeley Capitalhttps://twitter.com/ChrisDeMuthJrEvan Tindell - Bireme Capitalhttps://twitter.com/evantindellChance, Editor in Chief of The Chancery Dailyhttps://twitter.com/chancery_dailyMedia Clips Used:Tesla 3rd Quarter Earnings Callhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_SOWBDCQnMDavid Faber, CNBChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycx4b9-2nFUYahoo News, Biden Administration Reviewing Twitter Dealhttps://www.yahoo.com/video/u-weighs-security-review-musks-010913575.htmlCarolyn Berger Appearance on CNBChttps://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/13/twitter-is-in-a-very-strong-position-to-be-on-the-winning-side-says-ret-delaware-supreme-court-justice.htmlElon Musk Sold Zip2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9mczdODqzoPeter Thiel Comments on Elonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y11uX8X6iz4Tesla Shareholder Meetinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49e7LrxS3FQ&amp;feature=emb_titleSEC Sues Musk Over Funding Secured Tweetshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjqp7LTb2B4&amp;t=56s

In 2022 Elon Musk signed an agreement to purchase Twitter. Then all hell broke loose. This episode is about that merger, the investors that traded it, and the most valuable Twitter follow to come out of the saga. Guests: Chris DeMuth - Rangeley Capital <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisDeMuthJr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ChrisDeMuthJr</a> Evan Tindell - Bireme Capital <a href="https://twitter.com/evantindell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/evantindell</a> Chance, Editor in Chief of The Chancery Daily <a href="https://twitter.com/chancery_daily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/chancery_daily</a> Media Clips Used: Tesla 3rd Quarter Earnings Call <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_SOWBDCQnM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_SOWBDCQnM</a> David Faber, CNBC <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycx4b9-2nFU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycx4b9-2nFU</a> Yahoo News, Biden Administration Reviewing Twitter Deal <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/video/u-weighs-security-review-musks-010913575.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yahoo.com/video/u-weighs-security-review-musks-010913575.html</a> Carolyn Berger Appearance on CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/13/twitter-is-in-a-very-strong-position-to-be-on-the-winning-side-says-ret-delaware-supreme-court-justice.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/13/twitter-is-in-a-very-strong-position-to-be-on-the-winning-side-says-ret-delaware-supreme-court-justice.html</a> Elon Musk Sold Zip2 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9mczdODqzo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9mczdODqzo</a> Peter Thiel Comments on Elon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y11uX8X6iz4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y11uX8X6iz4</a> Tesla Shareholder Meeting <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49e7LrxS3FQ&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49e7LrxS3FQ&amp;feature=emb_title</a> SEC Sues Musk Over Funding Secured Tweets <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjqp7LTb2B4&amp;t=56s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjqp7LTb2B4&amp;t=56s</a>

Rocket Man

Blair Hull played on the original Big Player blackjack team in the 1970s. He played with Al Francesco, Ken Uston, and ran into other pioneers of the game including Keith Taft. The Francesco teams were the subject of the book "The Big Player".  After blackjack Blair moved into the financial markets where he used his proprietary options strategies to turn $25,000 into millions. Blair talks about his life searching for edges, and the lessons he learned.Links: Hull Tactical ETFEmail the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comFollow on Twitter: @halfkellyThe Big Player on Amazon

Blair Hull played on the original Big Player blackjack team in the 1970s. He played with Al Francesco, Ken Uston, and ran into other pioneers of the game including Keith Taft. The Francesco teams were the subject of the book "The Big Player".  After blackjack Blair moved into the financial markets where he used his proprietary options strategies to turn $25,000 into millions. Blair talks about his life searching for edges, and the lessons he learned. Links: <a href="https://www.hulltacticalfunds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hull Tactical ETF</a> Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Follow on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@halfkelly</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Player-Blackjack-Players-Million/dp/0030169216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Player</a> on Amazon

From Blackjack to Black Monday

Richard Munchkin and Darryl Purpose are career advantage players. Over the past 40 years they've teamed up to win millions of dollars from casinos. In this episode they recount some of the war stories and also offer reflections on the nature of teamwork.Darryl Purpose's music website: https://darrylpurpose.com/Richard Munchkin / Gambing With an Edge: https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/category/podcast/Earlier episode of Risk of Ruin featuring Richard and Darryl: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-goliath-part-i/id1527018692?i=1000493338179James Grosjean's "Beyond Coupons": https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdfEmail the show: risk of ruin pod at gmailFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halfkelly

Richard Munchkin and Darryl Purpose are career advantage players. Over the past 40 years they've teamed up to win millions of dollars from casinos. In this episode they recount some of the war stories and also offer reflections on the nature of teamwork. Darryl Purpose's music website: <a href="https://darrylpurpose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://darrylpurpose.com/</a> Richard Munchkin / Gambing With an Edge: <a href="https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/category/podcast/</a> Earlier episode of Risk of Ruin featuring Richard and Darryl: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-goliath-part-i/id1527018692?i=1000493338179" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-goliath-part-i/id1527018692?i=1000493338179</a> James Grosjean's "Beyond Coupons": <a href="https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdf</a> Email the show: risk of ruin pod at gmail Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

The Audacity of Help

Evan Tindell is a former poker player and now is the CIO of Bireme Capital. He talks about how he got into the market, and also his value investing based process for finding investments.Follow Evan on Twitter:https://twitter.com/evantindellBireme Capital Blog Post on Meta:https://www.biremecapital.com/blog/pounding-the-table-on-metaRisk of Ruin Podcast Newsletter:https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/Email the show risk of ruin pod at gmail.Follow the show on Twitter:https://twitter.com/halfkelly

Evan Tindell is a former poker player and now is the CIO of Bireme Capital. He talks about how he got into the market, and also his value investing based process for finding investments. Follow Evan on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/evantindell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/evantindell</a> Bireme Capital Blog Post on Meta: <a href="https://www.biremecapital.com/blog/pounding-the-table-on-meta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biremecapital.com/blog/pounding-the-table-on-meta</a> Risk of Ruin Podcast Newsletter: <a href="https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://riskofruinpod.substack.com/</a> Email the show risk of ruin pod at gmail. Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

Waiting on Value

Jim and Dan Pasko talk about their father and son sportsbetting operation. The Paskos use math to find positive EV bets like correlated parlays and player props. Jim Pasko has been a professional gambler for almost his entire adult life, first starting as a backgammon player during the heyday of that game. Dan joined him in professional gambling when they found opportunities with the early internet sportsbooks.Follow Dan on Twitter: @dan_paskoFollow the show on Twitter: @halfkellyEmail the show: risk of ruin pod at gmail.

Jim and Dan Pasko talk about their father and son sportsbetting operation. The Paskos use math to find positive EV bets like correlated parlays and player props. Jim Pasko has been a professional gambler for almost his entire adult life, first starting as a backgammon player during the heyday of that game. Dan joined him in professional gambling when they found opportunities with the early internet sportsbooks. Follow Dan on Twitter: @dan_pasko Follow the show on Twitter: @halfkelly Email the show: risk of ruin pod at gmail.

A Family Business

Jason Strasser is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Caption Partners. While in college Jason became a high stakes poker player and was making $100k/month before he left competitive poker for Wall Street. Today he generates his edge trading options, looking for one-off events where the volatility of the options are mispriced by algorithms.Follow Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/strassa2Email the show: risk of ruin pod at gmailFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/halfkelly

Jason Strasser is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Caption Partners. While in college Jason became a high stakes poker player and was making $100k/month before he left competitive poker for Wall Street. Today he generates his edge trading options, looking for one-off events where the volatility of the options are mispriced by algorithms. Follow Jason on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/strassa2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/strassa2</a> Email the show: risk of ruin pod at gmail Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halfkelly</a>

The Character Building Side Effect of Losing

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 career out of these advantages and built up a bankroll over the years. Bob Dancer arrived in Vegas with a bankroll of $6,0000. He eventually became a video poker pro and then later a millionaire.This episode is about playing casino machines with an advantage.Resources:Follow Risk of Ruin on Twitter: @HalfKellyEmail the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comFollow Mickey Crimm on Twitter: @MickeyCrimmBob Dancer's autobiography, Million Dollar Video PokerGambling With an Edge

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 career out of these advantages and built up a bankroll over the years. Bob Dancer arrived in Vegas with a bankroll of $6,0000. He eventually became a video poker pro and then later a millionaire. This episode is about playing casino machines with an advantage. Resources: Follow Risk of Ruin on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/halfkelly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@HalfKelly</a> Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.com Follow Mickey Crimm on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mickeycrimm?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MickeyCrimm</a> Bob Dancer's autobiography, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Video-Poker-Dancer/dp/0929712110" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Million Dollar Video Poker</a> <a href="https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gambling With an Edge</a>

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