Podcast appearances and mentions of arnold snyder

En este episodio seguimos las conversaciones con los diferentes expositores para el evento de los 500 años del anabautismo en enero 2025 en Cusco. En este episodio Peter y Alexandra conversan con el historiador Arnold Snyder. Arnold, experto en la historia del anabautismo del siglo 16 nos describe algunas marcas de los grupos de esa época y unos retos de como nosotros podemos trabajar en un discipulado fiel en esta época.

Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down. SOURCES:"Ben," former professional card counter.Bill Zender, co-founder of Bill Zender and Associates casino consulting firm. RESOURCES:"Blackjack Player Sues Ameristar Casino, City of Black Hawk Over Alleged Detainment for Card Counting," by Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton (The Denver Post, 2023)."Why Does the House Always Win? A Look at Casino Profitability," by J. B. Maverick (Investopedia, 2023)."Counting the Cost," by Bill Zender (GGB News, 2022)."Nevada Supreme Court Orders Casino To Pay Card Counter," by I. Nelson Rose (Gambling and the Law, 2017)."Counting Cards Is Legal, But ..." by Mark Pilarski (Detroit Free Press, 2016)."Card Counter Sues Planet Hollywood Over Detention, Confiscated Casino Chips," by Carri Geer Thevenot (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2015)."Real People Behind Story of '21' Discuss Film's Facts," by Ed Symkus (The State Journal-Register, 2008).Blackbelt in Blackjack: Playing 21 as a Martial Art, by Arnold Snyder (1997). EXTRAS:"How to Make Your Own Luck," by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."The Economics of Sports Gambling (Replay)," by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."Could the Next Brooklyn Be … Las Vegas?!" by Freakonomics Radio (2015).21, film by Robert Luketic (2008).

Casinos think they can stop skilled gamblers from eking out a tiny edge at blackjack. Is that a losing bet? Zachary Crockett doubles down. SOURCES:"Ben," former professional card counter.Bill Zender, co-founder of Bill Zender and Associates casino consulting firm. RESOURCES:"Blackjack Player Sues Ameristar Casino, City of Black Hawk Over Alleged Detainment for Card Counting," by Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton (The Denver Post, 2023)."Why Does the House Always Win? A Look at Casino Profitability," by J. B. Maverick (Investopedia, 2023)."Counting the Cost," by Bill Zender (GGB News, 2022)."Nevada Supreme Court Orders Casino To Pay Card Counter," by I. Nelson Rose (Gambling and the Law, 2017)."Counting Cards Is Legal, But ..." by Mark Pilarski (Detroit Free Press, 2016)."Card Counter Sues Planet Hollywood Over Detention, Confiscated Casino Chips," by Carri Geer Thevenot (Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2015)."Real People Behind Story of '21' Discuss Film's Facts," by Ed Symkus (The State Journal-Register, 2008).Blackbelt in Blackjack: Playing 21 as a Martial Art, by Arnold Snyder (1997). EXTRAS:"How to Make Your Own Luck," by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."The Economics of Sports Gambling (Replay)," by Freakonomics Radio (2020)."Could the Next Brooklyn Be … Las Vegas?!" by Freakonomics Radio (2015).21, film by Robert Luketic (2008).

No guest this week as we answer questions from our mail bag. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [00:28] What other professions would Bob and Richard have considered? [05:37] Caesars stops sending a player mailers [07:15] Would Bob or Richard auction off a meeting? [09:07] Brainstorming dead plays [17:02] How to prepare for a play that happens at unusual hours [18:59] 8/5 Aces Bonus [20:35] Card counting and AP slots at the same casino [21:35] Video poker tournament strategy [24:00] Getting Diamond status via hedges [26:07] Richard's $3000 bet on roulette  [28:24] Illustrious 18 question  [29:35] Blackjack strategy and dealer management question [32:54] South Point Casino May Promotions - Half-priced gas and goods, $32k Hot Seat Promotion 5/30 [33:43] https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - blackjack training site with analytical software, training guides, members forum, and chat room [34:14] https://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners   [35:35] Video poker progressives strategies [36:16] Cashing chips [39:12] Arbitrating gambling disputes [41:23] Do the odds of premium hand change with pay schedule? [44:28] Building a bankroll [46:20]  Recommended: Esther's Kitchen, The Blindside by Michael Lewis Sponsored Links: https://SouthPointCasino.com https://BlackjackApprenticeship.com https://VideoPoker.com/gwae Link's Referenced https://BobDancer.com https://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/beyond-coupons-by-james-grosjean/ Books Referenced: How to Beat Internet Casinos and Poker Rooms by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/39Z7EZ1 Recommended: https://Estherslv.com The Blind Side by Michael Lewis https://amzn.to/3z0FFCM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No guest this week as we once again dip into the mail bag. We also discuss Vegas rescinding the mask mandate, Mattress Mac, and Bet MGM "claiming" you can now deposit with credit cards with no fees. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.   Show Notes  [00:00] Introduction [00:50] Mask mandate removed in Nevada [02:27] Mattress Mack's Super Bowl Bet and other prop bets [04:44] BetMGM accepts credit cards [07:12] Using a spouse's player's card [08:46] Penalty cards in DDB [10:12] Rat-holing chips while using a player's card [11:21] Free cruises, tier matching, cruise offers, etc [12:42] Software and websites for video poker correction [14:22] Does it ever make sense to stop when winnings are much higher than expected value? [18:25] Side counts on a six deck shoe [19:30] How many hours of practice are required to be good at video poker? [20:30] The history and future of blackjack conditions [23:22] Does Bob use other advantage plays? [25:24] Accumulating change vouchers [27:29] South Point Casino Promotions - $500k Hot Seat in January, Feb $500k Crazy Cupid's Money Madness casino-wide progressives [28:19] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and advantage play community with software and tracking tools [29:00] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [30:02] Finding back issues of Arnold Snyder's Blackjack Forum Magazine [31:25] Should play for comps be focused at one property or spread around? [35:35] Planning to be a professional gambler? [37:53] Advantage plays in retirement with a $20k bankroll [42:05] Hole-carding as a tall player [44:08] Bob's recent blog post and teammate decisions [47:43] Protecting a bankroll while traveling abroad [49:49] Recommended: Unbelievable on Netflix, Fargo Sponsored Links: http://SouthPointCasino.com http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com http://VideoPoker.com/gwae Bob's Recent Blog Post: http://Lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/what-would-you-do-2/ Recommended: "Unbelievable" http://Netflix.com/title/80153467 "Fargo" http://Kanopy.com/product/fargo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arnold Snyder is a legend in the gaming industry. A professional gambler and one of seven original members of the Blackjack Hall of Fame, Snyder launched the magazine Blackjack Forum, which was the bible for blackjack players for over 20 years. He recently published his ninth book on gambling, Radical Blackjack, in which he outlines his strategies, locations and individuals that were previously not mentioned in any of his other books. He's speaking at the World Game Protection Conference, February 15-17 at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. He spoke with GGB Publisher Roger Gros at the Las Vegas offices of his publisher, Huntington Press, in October.

In The Gambling Files deeper dive this week, Fintan and Jon go author crazy, with Business Post journalist Aaron Rogan discussing his excellent book Punters: how Paddy Power bet millions and changed gambling forever, and the ebullient Arnold Snyder talks about his final Blackjack book, Radical Blackjack. Arnold talks about some of his techniques to beat the house over the years, and his adventures at the table.

Fintan and Jon go author crazy this week, with Business Post journalist Aaron Rogan discussing his excellent book Punters: how Paddy Power bet millions and changed gambling forever, and the ebullient Arnold Snyder talks about his final Blackjack book, Radical Blackjack. Arnold talks about some of his techniques to beat the house over the years, and his adventures at the table.

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 Snyder: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Blackjack-Arnold-Snyder/dp/1944877487/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Email the show: riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitter: @halfkelly

 Our guest this week is Arnold Snyder. This is part 2 of our talk about his new book Radical Blackjack. We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Arnold Snyder, blackjack player, theorist, and author [00:23] Explaining unusual blackjack plays to casino employees [08:19] A very strange comp offer [12:56] Keith and Marty Taft [21:03] More interviews, links, and articles about Keith via Kindle version of Radical Blackjack [22:26] John Ascuagas' Nugget [32:51] South Point Casino August Promotions - Free Logo gifts and $100 in free play, email promo for locals [34:09] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site and community with lots of training tools, software, and a members' only forum [34:42] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [35:52] Arnold gets a call from surveillance about marked cards [44:12] REKO count [46:46] Being an expert witness [57:57] Recommended - buying and tasting whiskey in Las Vegas, The Order by Daniel Silva, Oyster Bar at the Nugget in Reno, Big Sur Oyster Bar at South Point Sponsored Links: SouthPointCasino.com BlackjackApprenticeship.com VideoPoker.com/gwae Arnold Snyder's Links: Write-aholic.com/about-arnold-snyder Blackjack Forum articles  http://www.blackjackforumonline.com/ Books Referenced: Radical Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/3Cm9woE Read the Dealer by Steve Forte (out of print) Recommended: Nevadadistilling.com Totalwine.com/store-info/nevada-south-strip/1205 Leesliquorlv.com Doublehelixwine.com Emerilsrestaurants.com/delmonico-steakhouse Whiskyattic.com The Order by Daniel Silva https://amzn.to/3jsknEF Nuggetcasinoresort.com/dining/restaurants/oyster-bar Southpointcasino.com/dining/big-sur-oyster-bar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guest this week is Arnold Snyder on to talk about his new book Radical Blackjack.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow Notes[00:00] Introduction of Arnold Snyder, blackjack expert and author of Radical Blackjack[00:26] Arnold's career in playing blackjack, blackjack forums, and publishing[05:11] Pricing The Blackjack Formula[12:21] Arnold's other books, Blackjack for Profit, Blackbelt in Blackjack[14:12] Developing the unbalanced count, the Red 7[18:56] Why did it take so long to publish Radical Blackjack? Loss rebate discussion[32:11] Doubling on a hard twelve[41:55] South Point Casino July Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker[42:33] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training tools, members forum, casino database, and betting software[43:06] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[44:34] Is shuffle tracking dead?[47:42] Betting six hands of $6k for an entire 6-deck shoe[56:03] Recommended: Super Summer Theatre, Daylight by David Baldacci, Cottonwood Station EaterySponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeArnold Snyder's Huntington Press Site:Huntingtonpress.com/arnold-snyder/Recommended:Supersummertheatre.orgDaylight by David Baldacci  https://amzn.to/3i9GZsZCottonwoodstationeatery.com

Our guest this week is Anthony Curtis of The Las Vegas Advisor. We talk to AC about what is currently going on in Vegas including the opening of Resorts World, Weed Lounges, and more.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow Notes[00:00] Introduction of Anthony Curtis, publisher of the Huntington Press and The Las Vegas Advisor[00:20] Resorts World[01:41] Crockfords affiliation[02:32] Food court[04:11] Video poker[06:03] Casino management [06:43] Vegas pandemic recovery [11:11] Virgin Spanish 21 and crapless craps[11:48] Radical Blackjack by Arnold Snyder[15:28] Stanford Wong[16:19] Peter Griffin[20:21] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500k Spin to Win[20:54] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting training site, tools, and community[21:27] VideoPoker.com/gwae Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners [22:40] Weed lounges[25:55] Federal marijuana laws[27:43] Las Vegas Advisor Youtube channel[34:58] WSOP[36:19] The Pass in Henderson[43:56] Casinos tightening up[47:37] Slot tickets, change issues[50:31] Recommended - Risk of Ruin podcast on Dr. Ziemba, The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper, Water Street in HendersonSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:Huntingtonpress.comLasVegasAdvisor.comYoutube.com/c/LasVegasAdvisorSHOWRecommended:Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/risk-of-ruin/id1527018692The Hellfire Club by Jake Tapper - https://amzn.to/3gXfFh7Waterstreetdistrict.com

Our guest this week is an AP who goes by the name Socrates.  We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge. podcast Click to listen - Alt click to download Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of Socrates, AP and golfer[00:30] Will there be a slot round table on GWAE?[02:32] Making money golfing[03:56] Building a bankroll [07:02] How did people attempt to hustle Socrates?[08:38] Betting serious money at golf[09:25] Cheating[11:27] Winning at golf versus winning at a casino[14:52] How does Socrates' wife feel about his advantage plays?[15:38] Getting started in advantage play[16:18] Learning to play blackjack[19:09] Losing streak[20:10] Getting backed off locally[23:01] Learning to hold card[25:59] Meeting another counter[26:46] South Point Casino June Promotions - $500 Spin to Win, share your email for free play on weekends[27:59] BlackjackApprenticeship.com - card counting community and training site[28:34] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners[29:39] Team play[30:41] More on Socrates' progression[32:27] Finding hole card games[33:48] Team play with his wife[34:34] Playing with a full-time job[36:52] Bad back-offs[40:46] Lessons learned[45:08] Getting backed off at the men's club[49:48] Traveling with money[51:25] Recommended - Global Entry, Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell, The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric JorgensonSponsored Links:SouthPointCasino.comBlackjackApprenticeship.comVideoPoker.com/gwaeBooks Referenced:Blackbelt in Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/3wc1Od4Recommended:cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entryBomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell https://amzn.to/3ivRKrCThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson https://amzn.to/3ivRMzK

Our guests this week are Max Rubin, Arnold Snyder, and Anthony Curtis on to talk about this year's Blackjack Ball.We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow Notes[00:00] Introduction of Blackjack Ball guests, Max Rubin, Anthony Curtis, and Arnold Snyder[00:59] Max's hosting of the Blackjack Ball [02:11] Anthony's induction into the Blackjack Hall of Fame [03:58] Arnold's win and discussion of the skills contest [08:23] Richard's role in Blackjack Ball prep [09:14] Edward Thorp's gambling library [12:15] Champagne prize for the winner of the Grosjean Cup [15:57] Thumb drive prize for the winner of Grosjean Cup [19:35] Hall of Fame voting [24:14] Favorites from 21 Questions [35:07] South Point Casino March Promotions - Free Play with a Kicker. free video poker classes [36:13] VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games [37:29] The Grosjean Cup finalists [42:14] Cutting a card [45:13] Counting down a double deck [50:40] Recommended - RxGamble's blog, Storycore.orgSponsorsSouthPointCasino.comBobDancer.com/seminarsBlackjackApprenticeship.comPredictit.org/promo/edgeRecommended:RxGamble.comTwitter.com/rxgambleStorycorps.org

Our guest this week is a blackjack player who posted for years on online forums as "the Doc." He tells how he got started, his first backoffs, and his interactions with the wealthy curmudgeon, "Mr. H."We welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow Notes[00:00] Introduction of blackjack player, The Doc[00:34] The origin of Doc's name[01:39] How did Doc start playing with an edge?[03:50] Internet blackjack forums[06:15] Doc's memorable back-offs[09:48] Doc's wife's opinion of his advantage play[13:10] More Treasure Island back-off details[15:40] Doc's annual blackjack hours and travel schedule[17:04] Doc's bet size strategy[20:25] Has Doc had any bad back-offs?[24:08] Playing rated vs playing unrated[27:57] South Point Casino August Promotions - South Point merchandise and free play[29:02] VideoPoker.com - Gold Membership offers correction on most games[30:16] Stories about Mr. H[42:09] Playing in a private casinoBooks:Beat the Dealer by Edward O. Thorp https://amzn.to/2TiPAgfBlackjack Attack by Don Schlesinger https://amzn.to/2GUvSlYProfessional Blackjack by Stanford Wong https://amzn.to/31jnJ2iBlack Belt in Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/2H8IrdJ

Our guest this week is Kim "LetsGiveItaSpin.com" Hultman, a slot player who streams his play, and uses bonuses and affiliate money to be profitable. We also dip into their mailbag and answer some of your questionsWe welcome your questions - send them to us at gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com, or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter.podcastClick to listen - Alt click to downloadShow Notes[00:00] Introduction of slot AP Kim Holtmann, aka LetsGiveItASpin[00:43] GWAE is now available on Spotify[01:45] Kim's gambling history and strategies[03:02] Kim's streaming on Twitch and Youtube[07:37] Generating revenues from streaming[12:58] What slots attract viewers?[14:16] Live streaming from Cosmo[16:47] South Point Casino May promotions: $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win[17:54] VideoPoker.com: Gold Membership offers correction on most games[19:06] Does Kim ever stream video poker and casino table games[25:21] Kim's respect for money[26:06] What does think is the future of the streaming market?[27:10] Casino Grounds, online streaming community[28:10] How do new streamers build an audience?[30:06] Does Kim get his own affiliate sponsorships or use an agent?[32:48] Kim's "real job"[33:38] Kim's YouTube and social media, LetsGiveItASpin[35:47] Kim's advice to listeners[36:41] Listener question about the value of a clean name[39:29] Listener question about the risks of selling comps[43:39] Listener question about how long it takes surveillance to spot a card counter[47:58] Listener question about blackjack rules[49:52] Listener question about counting and betting[51:12] Listener question about hole-carding[55:27] Listener question about casino reviews for blackjack APsSouthPointCasino.comVideoPoker.comCasinoGrounds.comTwitch.tv/letsgiveitaspinWizardofOdds.comTwitter.com/LetsGiveItASpinBlackjackapprenticeship.comWizardofVegas.comBooks:Blackbelt in Blackjack by Arnold Snyder https://amzn.to/2Yn9dozBlackjack Blueprint by Rick Blaine https://amzn.to/2vUBHtG

This week Bob and I answer questions submitted by our listeners. We encourage your questions, and you can send them to gamblingwithanedge@gmail.com.podcast Click to listen - Alt-click to downloadShow Notes:[00:00]  Intro[00:40]  AutoSlash now sponsors GWAE.  Richard shares a personal experience where AutoSlash saved him over 50% off of his initial reservation.[04:39]  How can listeners help to support GWAE?[06:50]  Bob discusses strategies for saving money on wine while on a Norwegian Cruise.[11:30]  Listener Question #1:  Are their any resources that illustrate the logic of blackjack basic strategy?[13:57]  Listener Question #2:  How do you figure out the advantages of joining a slot club for a video poker player?[15:16]  Listener Question #3:  Does having a multiplier in Good Times Pay change the strategy?[16:19]  Listener Question #4:  What blackjack counting strategy is best for a beginner with reasonable ability?[19:22]  Listener Question #5:  What theoretical loss will be assigned to a 25-cent 9/6 Jacks machine on a bank of mostly 8/5?[22:51]  Listener Question #6:  Should a player 86'd from Pechanga continue to play elsewhere in CA or move to NV?[30:40]  Listener Question #7:  What games should a player practice to maximize win in Vegas?[32:30]  SouthPoint October promotions[33:27]  VideoPoker.com memberships and game of the week, 100-play Draw Poker[36:26]  Listener Question #8:  Does Richard plan his trips in advance?  What was his longest trip?[37:55]  Listener Question #9:  What are Vegas restaurants are great for a date night?[44:52]  Listener Question #10:  How do you find casinos if maps aren't helpful?[45:55}  Listener Question #11:  Do you have an stories about people wrongly believing that they have an edge?[49:45]  Listener Question #12:  Can you postpone claiming a jackpot until the new year for tax purposes?[52:46]  Listener Question #13:  What is the origin of Richard's last name?Sites/Books referenced:Black Belt in Blackjack by Arnold Snyder - https://amzn.to/2RnF8m8Blackjack Blueprint by Rick Blaine - https://amzn.to/2Rm03WJPlaying Blackjack as a Business by Lawrence Revere - https://amzn.to/2Ozuuu9Million Dollar Blackjack by Ken Uston - https://amzn.to/2OxXrGUProfessional Blackjack by Stanford Wong - https://amzn.to/2DWPTcsMillion Dollar Video Poker by Bob Dancer - https://amzn.to/2RoPjqMAutoSlash - http://autoslash.comSouthPoint Casino - https://southpointcasino.com/VideoPoker.com - https://www.videopoker.com/gwae

Welcome everyone to another VC episode. This one is kinda loosy goosy, we have our good friend Chris from Faces and Aces podcast on, and we continue the talk in regards to Strip clubs with Arnold Snyder, a founder of one of the best websites to learn about Vegas stripclubs. Plus..I get thrown in jail.  Stay tuned... Chat with us! reach out, Vegasconfessionspod@gmail.com, or call at (559)461-7488..tell us your story! facesandaceslv.com: Chris is the host of this awsome Podcast, and was one of the originals that got us to listening to all Vegas oriented Podcasts.   Great interviews, great guy, and he should be starting up in late January with all new episodes!  toplessvegasonline.com: Not Only is Arnold Snyder one of the founders of the topless vegas website, he also has a very long and trusted career as a professional Gambler.  Check out one of his many books about Gambling, mainly Blackjack. Cheers everybody...

August 11, 2017 – This episode I return to the strip club with a story from David, the producer of The Unwritable Rant Podcast about how he and some friends racked up an $8000 tab in a matter of a couple of hours! I also talk to Arnold Snyder from toplessvegasonline.com to get some tips about managing your money at the club. Next I talk to Jacob Orth from the youtube channel Jacob’s Life In Vegas about what it’s like to be a gentleman’s club bouncer in Vegas. Last, we have one more story from The Unwritable Rant‘s Juliette Miranda about her first time riding a bull in Vegas. Our friends at 360 Vegas are gearing up for Vegas Vacation 5 and my wife and I are going! Head over to their site to check out all the details. For more information about the topics we talked about on this episode: The Unwritable Rant Podcast website: theunwritablerant.com twitter: @MorningNeurosis, @BehindTheRant Arnold Snyder ToplessVegasOnline.com BlackjackForumOnline.com Write-aholic.com Purchase his books on Amazon Jacob Orth twitter: @JacobsVegasLife youtube: Jacob’s Life In Vegas 360 Vegas Vacation 5 website: 360vegaspodcast.com

June 2, 2017 – Scotty Q joins me from The Secret Society Club Podcast to talk about attending a bachelor party in Vegas. Then, I talk to Arnold Snyder from ToplessVegasOnline.com to find out about free limo rides to strip clubs. Last, I had the pleasure of having coffee with Reagan Reilly and she shares with me what it’s like to be a feature entertainer at a Las Vegas strip club. Also on this episode, I talk to Jocelyn who shares a quick story titled “I was a stripper in Vegas for 5 minutes” and I introduce the audience to 2 new podcasts that I’m listening to. I Heart Geek Show and The Pod Bay Door. Both are shows based in Las Vegas and both are great podcasts. For more information about other topics we talked about in this episode: Secret Society Club Podcast – secretsocietyclub.com Arnold Snyder ToplessVegasOnline.com BlackjackForumOnline.com Write-aholic.com Purchase his books on Amazon Reagan Reilly – ReaganRising.com Pour – pourlv.com I Heart Geek Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032489723544112/ Twitter: @iheartgeekshow The Pod Bay Door Website: http://www.thepodbaydoor.com/ Twitter: @TPBDPodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCElcwt0aQjeOkx_LntK3u_g

Risk of Ruin is about Bart Black, a professional gambler-biker-tattoo-artist who becomes obsessed with an underage stripper who believes she's God.It's a story of rebellion, crime, and passion that attempts to answer a question that has tormented gambling men since Adam placed an all-in bet on Eve: Is she worth the risk? Arnold Snyder, more noted as an a professional gambler and author of numerous blackjack books (The Big Book of Blackjack and Blackbelt in Blackjack among them) as well as poker (The Poker Tournament Formula and The Poker Tournament Formula 2) and has ventured into the (under)world of topless clubs in Las Vegas. Titled Sin City Advisor's Topless Vegas (Episode 51). From the Author Risk of Ruin is my first novel--or at least, the first novel I'm willing to put my name on. Years ago, I used to write pseudonymous and anonymous hack fiction--two cents a word stuff. Risk of Ruin is my apology to all the trees that have died through the years for the terrible books I used to write.What I really wanted to do with this book was violate the common genre formulas I was once forced to adhere to, while at the same time creating a moving love story, a cop drama, a paranormal romance, a porno potboiler, and an adventure story. To accomplish this, I started by creating main characters that violate the requirements for the protagonists of any of the popular fiction genres.Take Bart, my protagonist/hero. He's five-foot-two and always broke. He's dirty, in the sense of grimy. (He works part-time as a hack motorcycle mechanic, when he's not in Reno trying to make money on a professional blackjack team.) He's a high school dropout, uses crude language, has satanic tattoos up and down both arms and a Napoleonic superiority complex. He rides a chopped Harley. A fun night for Bart is going to a bar that has a wet t-shirt contest and spraying water on the women who are competing, because that's about as close as he's going to get to a relationship with a woman and he knows it. He's not a person you'd ever care to hang out with, and he definitely would not be cast in the role of protagonist/hero in any genre of novel that I know of.As for Stacy, the love interest: When she meets Bart, she's sixteen years old (he's 43) and she's a runaway working as a dancer in a nude strip club, a job she got using fake ID. Her superiority complex is even greater than Bart's, as she believes she's God. Literally. Even though Stacy is leggy, blond and beautiful, there is no genre of novel that would have this character as the hero's love interest.So, writing this book was a challenge. My task was to make Bart into a real hero, someone the reader would be rooting for, while making Stacy a person he could really love. Violating the norms of genre fiction forced me to create a story so compelling that the physical, emotional, psychological and social flaws of the characters become irrelevant.

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