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This week we'll lean about the "ultimate life hack", we'll gripe about how we're being Bonvoyed every which way, and we'll debate: is the points and miles game dead?(01:14) - Listeners respond to our "Points for the next generation" podcast Ep306 with some great life hacks...You can find our "Points for the next generation" podcast Ep306 here.(08:53) - Nick's schedule change storyRead more about Nick's schedule change story here.(16:17) - The Blackjack Apprenticeship PodcastFind our guest appearance on the Blackjack Apprenticeship podcast "AP Life Skills: Maximizing Your Edge with Credit Card Rewards" on Spotify here or on Apple Podcasts here...(17:43) - Hilton 200K awards: See: Hashing out Hilton's Devaluation | Coffee Break Ep56 | 5-20-25 here(18:45) - Bonvoyed: Marriott elites shouldn't expect suites(22:02) - Marriott's Dearborn Inn Autograph Collection: No free breakfast for Platinum ElitesRead more about this here.(25:16) - Citi Strata Premier, Prestige cashout drops to 0.75 (but with easy work-around)(27:46) - Bilt: Reducing all non-Bilt cards to 0.5 pts/dollar (like Amex) when paying rent starting 6/21(31:21) - St Pancras Chambers Club permanently closed(33:57) - Virgin Atlantic award sale: Only 4,800 points to fly to/from UK through September 2025(38:50) - Air France / KLM Flying Blue cuts redemption rates for 2026 Delta flights(41:29) - Easy Money w/ ShopBack portalLearn more about our Shopback portal promo here: https://frequentmiler.com/shopback-portal-promo-for-frequent-miler-readers-20-signup-bonus-20-when-spending-20-in-may/(45:43) - New Kimpton Secret Password: “Social Sent Me”Main Event: The end of the points & miles game?(47:50) - Doomsday Events(50:15) - On the other hand, welcome bonuses higher than ever(51:58) - Category bonuses higher than ever(54:00) - More opportunities for transferable points than ever before(57:02) - Transfer bonuses very common(59:27) - New award sweet-spots keep popping up all the time(1:03:10) - Great tools make it easier to find awards(1:10:09) - Valuable promotions pop up randomly(1:17:45) - Do devaluations like Hilton's feel like a bigger deal to non-bloggers (who maybe have fewer points?)Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – “Ocean Deep” by Annie Yoder
Rigged Game - Blackjack, Card Counting, Slots, Casinos, poker and Advantage Play Podcast
Why I left Blackjack Apprenticeship.
Rigged Game - Blackjack, Card Counting, Slots, Casinos, poker and Advantage Play Podcast
Why you should join Blackjack Apprenticeship.
Rigged Game - Blackjack, Card Counting, Slots, Casinos, poker and Advantage Play Podcast
Kind of an uneventful day today. Was only able to hit four casinos. The day kind of got away from me and I ended up short on time. Played some slot machines and counted cards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-usa/support
T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos
In this episode of our experiment in imaginary radio, that we like the call the Tens and Aces Podcast, we present an interview with Colin Jones of Blackjack Apprenticeship, co-founder the successful "Church Team" card counting team that was profiled in the documentary, "Holy Rollers" that is about a Christian Card Counting team based out of the Seattle area. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, listen up because we're about to give you some T&A!1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ta21/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ta21/support
T&A: Tens And Aces. An AP Blackjack podcast. Turning the tables from Las Vegas to Local Casinos
In this episode of our transmission of our attempt at imaginary radio, that we like to call The Tens and Aces Podcast, we bring you an interview with Blackjack Apprenticeship member and blackjack advantage player, L_EC. We talk about how he got his start in the game and how it progressed from playing alone as a lone wolf to playing on a successful Blackjack card counting team. If this is the type of thing you'd like to hear, well, listen up! Because we're about to give you some T&A! -Mike --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ta21/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ta21/support
The life of a traveling card counter. Casino backoffs, crappy hotel rooms, a converted sprinter van, and more.Guests: SassyRed, Joe748, Ryemo, and DanEmail: riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitter: @halfkellySpecial thanks to Colin Jones of Blackjack Apprenticeship.
The life of a traveling card counter. Casino backoffs, crappy hotel rooms, a converted sprinter van, and more.Guests: SassyRed, Joe748, Ryemo, and DanEmail: riskofruinpod@gmail.comTwitter: @halfkellySpecial thanks to Colin Jones of Blackjack Apprenticeship.
In today's episode, you'll hear how to get to financial independence via Blackjack (wait, what?). Yep, that's right. Cody and Justin are joined by Colin Jones from Blackjack Apprenticeship. Colin got an education in mathematics and started out as a teacher. A buddy introduced him to card counting and changed his financial path forever. He turned a couple thousand dollars he and his wife had saved and tried his hand at the card tables. That small amount of seed money would lead to millions in earnings, a team of prolific card counters, a documentary and his website where he looks to train the next great card counters. Listen and read below to hear this incredible story. Episode Summary Colin's upbringing led him to be frugal He really just wanted to be in a band and wasn't interested in college His parents urged him to go He decided he'd rather go to school than go out on his own Colin ended up studying mathematics which was a great foundation to card counting When he was 22 a friend gave him a book about card counting to win at blackjack Colin then talks about his practice schedule went After his friend started ramping up his earnings to $80 an hour, Colin decided to give it a real try He took $2k of the $6k he and his wife had saved to seed his efforts For the first few months, he wasn't really making much His friend got picked up by a national card counting team Then, later on, that same friend transferred all that knowledge to him and that really upped his game After a bit, they realized they could make $200+ per hour if they had $100k in money to play with For his career-high, he earned $434 dollars per hour It took them 6 months of 30 hour weeks to get to six figure earnings After a couple years they had formed a team that was making $500k per year Colin opens up about how his profession was viewed by his family which were missionaries Then Colin talks about the legality of card counting at a casino Spoiler alert: it's perfectly legal Colin also gives us a brief overview of how card counting works One interesting thing is Colin has never put money into the stock market He prefers to invest in real estate and grow his online business His online business is Blackjack Apprenticeship The site has online forums, software, and training videos to help you learn card counting yourself On top of that, he does three or four live events where he helps polish fellow card counters' skills Colin signs off by challenging everyone to question why they want to be financially independent Key Takeaways Money can be made everywhere: This is just another example of the limitless ways you can earn money in today's world. Easy money is hard: Colin can repeatedly walk into a casino and earn money but it took countless hours of hard work and practice. Tombstones: We absolutely loved his statement about the goal isn't to have financially independent on your tombstone. Life is bigger than that. Call to Action Write out five things you envision you'll do in retirement and then elaborate on why you actually want to do those things Join the Community We’d love to hear your comments and questions about this week’s episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Sign up for our exclusive newsletter Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please leave a rating/review! The FI show on iTunes The FI show on Android Connect with Colin: Via his website Blackjack Apprenticeship Also, check out his book 21st Century Cardcounter Documentary Snippet Learn More About Your Hosts: Fly to FI (Cody’s Blog) Saving-Sherpa (Justin’s blog)
This week Bob and I dip into the mail bag to answer listener questions.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[00:31] iTunes broken link and how to report time sensitive show problems[02:11] Noises Off at Super Summer Theatre[03:37] Royal Caribbean and MGM status match[05:23] Why is GWAE only an hour long?[06:00] Where is the best play to live as a new card counter with a small bankroll?[07:54] Is traveling to get free play worth it?[10:57] Should someone is always carded play rated?[12:44] Will Eldorado honor Caesar's Seven Stars offers?[15:35] How should listeners network?[20:46] How to avoid heat at table games?[22:45] How can a listener help people get bets down?[23:52] Bob's blackjack history.[25:35] How should a player deal with an unresponsive host?[27:07] Tropicana in Atlantic City voucher policy[29:41] How can players manage terms of service risk with off-shore online casino bonuses?[32:55] Question about video poker speed and comps.[37:42] South Point Casino September Promotion - City Lights Shine bottles, free video poker classes[39:24] VideoPoker.com - gold membership offers correction on most games[41:14] Was a baccarat tracking system successful due to luck?[42:29] How does Bob log his gambling activities?[46:58] Is it to late to learn how to beat video poker?[48:45] Blackjack Apprenticeship[49:47] Variance in a two million hand FPDW sample.[52:54] What is the best way to play promotional chips?[56:55] How can you exploit a game when the information is scarce?Facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdgeTwitter.com/RWM21SuperSummerTheatre.org/noises-off-by-michael-fraynBobDancer.com/seminarsBlackjackApprenticeship.comBlackjackforumonline.com/content/beyondcouponsbjfo.pdf
Our guest this week is "The Doc," back for another visit. He tells of some great games he's experienced at various casinos, and some of the ways that his approach to the game differs from some other blackjack players.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[00:33] How did Doc become a certified sommelier?[03:56] Playing blackjack at Stardust[05:50] Discussion of cheating dealers[11:39] Stories about casinos manipulating intoxicated gamblers[14:25] Doc’s renewable bankroll and strategy/count discussion[27:18] South Point Casino August Promotions - South Point merchandise, free play, and free video poker classes.[28:19] VideoPoker.com - Gold membership offers correction on most games[29:33] Doc’s retirement plans[30:45] Doc’s longest losing streak [33:12] Card counting in Vegas[38:13] Blackjack Apprenticeship[40:22] Blackjack training businesses[42:25] More discussion of cheating by casinosSouthPountCasino.comVideoPoker.comFree video poker classes BobDancer.com/seminars
Colin is a professional blackjack card counter, an occupation he landed on after combining his math degree with a book he read at Bible Camp. He provides training, resources, and a community for card counters through his online program, Blackjack Apprenticeship – teaching others to think like an investor, not a gambler, and that blackjack, unlike every other casino game, is a strategy where past events actually impact future outcomes. Live your life transformational, not transactional, and look forward to future outcomes with hard work.
Hey everyone! In today's episode, I share the mic with Colin Jones, creator of Blackjack Apprenticeship. Tune in to hear Colin share tips and tricks to help you hone your card counting skills and win BIG in blackjack, how to strategize and optimize your entrepreneurial game via insights from this ace blackjack player, and the SEO strategy he used to rank #1 for “how to count cards.” Click here for show notes and transcript. Leave some feedback: What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave a short review here. Subscribe to Growth Everywhere on iTunes. Get the non-iTunes RSS feed Connect with Eric Siu: Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @ericosiu
Colin Jones from the Blackjack Apprenticeship legally made over $600,000 counting cards at various Casio's around the USA. He also made over $4m with his team! Amazing story! We hope you enjoy it!Things you need to know & places you need to go!-Help support us here & keep the show commercial free, from as little as a coffee per month ($3.50): https://www.patreon.com/mymillennialmoney/-Insta & facey @mymillennialmoney-Our private facey group for listeners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mymillennialmoney/-Check out Glen's cash flow course here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "m3" for 20% discount)-John's website: www.solverewealth.com.auFeel like giving us a review if you like the show (if you listen on Apple Podcasts)?
Colin Jones, founder of Blackjack Apprenticeship, on the show this week to share his crazy story of going from flat broke to generating a very high income by counting cards in Blackjack. Yes, it sounds absolutely crazy and it was hard for me to digest when I first heard about his story. But, after meeting Colin in person and asking him everything I possibly could, I asked him to share his story. Colin and I both agree that gambling is dumb. Sure, it’s fun and can be a form of entertainment, but NEVER count on it as a way to provide income. This is where Colin comes in - he is adamant that he doesn’t gamble. Instead, he is investing in the game of Blackjack and has an actual advantage over the house. This may also be the reason why he as been asked to leave countless casinos over the past decade for “winning too much”. I ask Colin a bunch of questions I am sure you’re wondering too. Here are some of the main points we hit: • Gambling vs Investing - I needed an explanation here • How long it takes to realistically count cards • Is it even legal (or just frowned upon) • Building his card counting team and generating $4 Million • His advice for anyone thinking about getting started • Success stories and huge losses along the way • The church group of card counters - “The Holy Rollers” • Free resources where you can learn to count cards too All the show notes, links, and anything Colin and I mentioned can be found at https://www.moneypeach.com/session76
Colin Jones is a Blackjack pro who has mastered card counting and has been beating casinos around the globe. He runs a network of card counters that have beaten casinos for millions of dollars. They created the Blackjack Apprenticeship which trains, equips, and provides a community for card counters. During the episode, Colin talks about the ability to count cards and beat the casinos for profits. He reveals what most gamblers fail to realize – Blackjack is a game that can be beaten. Find out why there is no gamble if you think differently, work smarter, and use the odds to your advantage. Links: Want to learn how to count cards? Check out Blackjack Apprenticeship Holy Rollers: Watch the documentary Books: Start Here – Recommended Reading Time Stamps: 5:57 – How Colin get into card counting 7:19 – Blackjack as a game 10:14 – The odds in effectively counting cards 11:49 – Expected Value 13:59 – What’s beatable and what’s not 16:09 – Is card counting illegal? 17:13 – Tolerance level of casinos 19:45 – Do you max out the ability in card counting? 21:16 – Biggest success stories on card counting 23:24 – Where do his network play? 25:34 – How long does it take to master card counting? 26:41 – Shoe Computers 29:29 – How much capital do you need? 33:13 – Their most exciting journey 35:46 – What they do on Blackjack Apprenticeship? If you enjoyed this episode, do us a favor and share it! Also if you haven’t’ already, please take a minute to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and claim your bonus here! Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Read our disclaimer here.
Don't you just love a good outsmarting the casino story? Bring me an Ocean’s Eleven, bring me a Bringing Down the House -- I’m all about it. Colin Jones is a professional card counter whose blackjack teams won almost $4 million, and he earned over $500k himself. Now a father of 6, Colin's playing days are mostly over, but he's turned his unique skill into a profitable online business at BlackjackApprenticeship.com. Note: Click here to download Colin’s top online business tips from this episode. Did you catch the Holy Rollers documentary about the Christian card counters? Yeah, it was about Colin and his team. When we met at a Side Hustle Nation meetup in Seattle over the holidays, Colin explained that card counting -- though glamorized by Hollywood -- is "a hard way to make easy money." He also pointed out that the math involved is elementary-school level, and done right, it really can be seen as an investment and not a gamble. Today, his Blackjack Apprenticeship site has more than 500 members and in this episode, you'll hear how he's grown this business, how he's priced his different offerings, and how he keeps customers sticking around for more.
http://americancasinoguide.com In this video American Casino Guide associate editor, Matt Bourie, learns how to count cards at the Blackjack Apprenticeship training course in Las Vegas. The class is taught by two former pro players: Colin Jones and Ben Crawford, who led a successful card counting team that won millions of dollars. Their team was composed primarily of members of their church and a documentary film was made about their exploits: Holy Rollers - The True Story of Card Counting Christians. Matt explains what the course was like and gives his thoughts on what he learned. Following that there is an interview with American Casino Guide author Steve Bourie and Colin Jones who is a co-founder of the Blackjack Apprenticeship training course. Get more than 200 casino coupons and save more than $1,000 - http://www.americancasinoguide.com/order-now.html SUBSCRIBE for more videos: http://bit.ly/1G4l0xv Tips on Blackjack: http://y2u.be/5ki_92QrqfI Tips on Slot Machines: http://y2u.be/7Wkubf1PrWg Tips on Craps: http://y2u.be/7daSiVupvmY Tips on Video Poker: http://y2u.be/gLYQ3ZIowPA