Wizard on LiveStream
October 21st, 2021 at 3:06:33 PM
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Can anyone try this link: https://studio.youtube.com/video/jJ80feDQVFc/livestreaming
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 21st, 2021 at 3:51:40 PM
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"Live streaming isn't available right now."
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
October 21st, 2021 at 4:33:37 PM
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Egad, too bad: I was hoping to get my Father Gamble fix.
"What, me worry?"
October 21st, 2021 at 4:53:21 PM
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Quote: Wizard2:57 -- I am having technical problems. I'm not sure this is going to work.
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I thought it turned out just fine considering the circumstances. (Forgive me Father, but I lost faith for a few minutes and didn't think you would pull it off.) There were some good questions. Hopefully you will post it, perhaps as a private video link, so it can at least be viewed and discussed here. Otherwise it goes down as a lost episode.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
October 23rd, 2021 at 3:10:22 PM
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Episode #63
Stream Date: 10-21-2021
Length: 00:48:39
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
An unofficial LiveStream
Slots: Designer cheats
Video Poker: Advantage players
Craps: Any 7 and Horn bets
Craps: Roll to Win electronic craps
Video Poker: DBVP vs DDBVP
Accessing the casino's hold on players
Slots: Less lines or more lines?
Used casino equipment for sale
Sports: 17 points ahead promotion
Do casinos believe in dice setting?
Slots: Looseness based on location
Accidental bets with a player edge
The Dominator
Baccarat: Bet selection
Sports: What bets the Wizard likes
Blackjack: Are there still AP players?
Halloween candy
New game mechanics that work
Blackjack: Playing multiple hands
Does the Wizard still play blackjack?
Betting on the Oscars
The legend of "Shoeless Joe"
Colin Jones' Blackjack Apprenticeship
AP games in the casino
Countable side bets
A rich glitch
Calculating table game odds
Unicycling & juggling
Improving your math skills
Spanish 21: Card counting
Due to technical difficulties, Father Michael opened a second LiveStream window where this "unofficial" episode took place. Despite the episode's short length, with no Heather banter or trivia questions, the topics come fast and furious (once things get rolling).
Next LiveStream: 10-28-21
Stream Date: 10-21-2021
Length: 00:48:39
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
An unofficial LiveStream
Slots: Designer cheats
Video Poker: Advantage players
Craps: Any 7 and Horn bets
Craps: Roll to Win electronic craps
Video Poker: DBVP vs DDBVP
Accessing the casino's hold on players
Slots: Less lines or more lines?
Used casino equipment for sale
Sports: 17 points ahead promotion
Do casinos believe in dice setting?
Slots: Looseness based on location
Accidental bets with a player edge
The Dominator
Baccarat: Bet selection
Sports: What bets the Wizard likes
Blackjack: Are there still AP players?
Halloween candy
New game mechanics that work
Blackjack: Playing multiple hands
Does the Wizard still play blackjack?
Betting on the Oscars
The legend of "Shoeless Joe"
Colin Jones' Blackjack Apprenticeship
AP games in the casino
Countable side bets
A rich glitch
Calculating table game odds
Unicycling & juggling
Improving your math skills
Spanish 21: Card counting
Due to technical difficulties, Father Michael opened a second LiveStream window where this "unofficial" episode took place. Despite the episode's short length, with no Heather banter or trivia questions, the topics come fast and furious (once things get rolling).
Next LiveStream: 10-28-21
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
October 28th, 2021 at 5:41:29 AM
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Quote: GialmereNext LiveStream: 10-28-21
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Thanks, G, as always, for the topic list!
I'm going to postpone the next live stream until November 4. I apologize for any inconvenience.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 3rd, 2021 at 11:23:45 PM
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Question for Heather
I notice that the Wizard has a "Forbidden Planet" movie poster in his study. I was wondering if you had seen the film since it was one of the main inspirations for Gene Roddenberry when he was creating "Star Trek".
I notice that the Wizard has a "Forbidden Planet" movie poster in his study. I was wondering if you had seen the film since it was one of the main inspirations for Gene Roddenberry when he was creating "Star Trek".
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
November 4th, 2021 at 2:51:04 PM
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Live Stream reminder -- 10 minutes.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 6th, 2021 at 6:15:03 AM
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Quote: GialmereQuestion for Heather
I notice that the Wizard has a "Forbidden Planet" movie poster in his study. I was wondering if you had seen the film since it was one of the main inspirations for Gene Roddenberry when he was creating "Star Trek".
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btw did you know this movie is based on Shakespeare's "The Tempest"
https://falconmovies.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/forbidden-planet-1956-is-really-the-tempest-by-shakespeare/
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
November 6th, 2021 at 2:23:39 PM
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Heh. I sometimes think that the only original stories come from The Bible and Shakespeare. Everyone else is just riffing on them.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
November 6th, 2021 at 2:23:55 PM
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Episode #64
Stream Date: 11-04-2021
Length: 01:02:56
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
Zion Narrows
Bible trivia (throughout show)
Automatic shuffler randomness
Sports: 17 points ahead promo
Games with a player edge
Forbidden Planet
Games you lose the least on
Blackjack: The house edge
Baccarat: Is it beatable?
Do you believe in God?
Continuous shufflers
Progressive red lights
The Peanut Gallery
Cruise ship casino regulation
Vegas: Best times to go
Can dealers press their tips?
Wizard videos
Jackpots and taxes
Pai Gow Tiles: Dealer tipping
Video Poker: Progressive math
Peer compliments
Next LiveStream: 11-18-21
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Ask the Wizard #356: 17 points ahead promotion (question #4)
Stream Date: 11-04-2021
Length: 01:02:56
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
Zion Narrows
Bible trivia (throughout show)
Automatic shuffler randomness
Sports: 17 points ahead promo
Games with a player edge
Forbidden Planet
Games you lose the least on
Blackjack: The house edge
Baccarat: Is it beatable?
Do you believe in God?
Continuous shufflers
Progressive red lights
The Peanut Gallery
Cruise ship casino regulation
Vegas: Best times to go
Can dealers press their tips?
Wizard videos
Jackpots and taxes
Pai Gow Tiles: Dealer tipping
Video Poker: Progressive math
Peer compliments
Next LiveStream: 11-18-21
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Ask the Wizard #356: 17 points ahead promotion (question #4)
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Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
November 16th, 2021 at 11:35:07 AM
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Is a livestream scheduled for this week?
November 17th, 2021 at 6:27:41 PM
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[Ignore this post if you think it's too long.]
Question
What are your thoughts about "The Wizard of Oz" movie (not book) conspiracy theory that Glinda is the true villain of the story? I know it sounds crazy but consider the evidence...
a) At the start of the film, Glinda is one of four major powers vying for control of Oz. At the end of the film, two of her rivals are dead and the third is leaving in a hot air balloon.
b) To celebrate the death of her eastern rival, Glinda throws a huge party complete with a conspicuous Munchkin military display.
c) When Glinda meets Dorothy, the first and main thing she wants to know is just how powerful the new witch is.
d) Why didn't Glinda immediately tell Dorothy that the Ruby Slippers could take her home? Did she perhaps notice how easily the girl had killed her eastern rival and then cunningly decide to direct her down the Yellow Brick Road resulting in a rather convenient battle between her other two rival powers?
e) At the end of the film, when Dorothy and the Wizard are leaving Oz, Glinda is nowhere to be seen. Once Dorothy gets left behind, however, she quickly appears and shows Dorothy how the Ruby Slippers will take her home. Dorothy leaves, and Glinda becomes the last witch standing.
Conclusion: Viewed from this perspective, Glinda certainly appears to be a master manipulator who has no compunction about sending a young girl into a very dangerous situation while she herself stays safely on the sidelines. The only help she gives is a snow flurry designed to keep Dorothy awake and alert so the child can continue her mission of mayhem and murder. Glinda does, however, speak the truth about one thing: You don't have to be old and ugly to be a witch.
Question
What are your thoughts about "The Wizard of Oz" movie (not book) conspiracy theory that Glinda is the true villain of the story? I know it sounds crazy but consider the evidence...
a) At the start of the film, Glinda is one of four major powers vying for control of Oz. At the end of the film, two of her rivals are dead and the third is leaving in a hot air balloon.
b) To celebrate the death of her eastern rival, Glinda throws a huge party complete with a conspicuous Munchkin military display.
c) When Glinda meets Dorothy, the first and main thing she wants to know is just how powerful the new witch is.
d) Why didn't Glinda immediately tell Dorothy that the Ruby Slippers could take her home? Did she perhaps notice how easily the girl had killed her eastern rival and then cunningly decide to direct her down the Yellow Brick Road resulting in a rather convenient battle between her other two rival powers?
e) At the end of the film, when Dorothy and the Wizard are leaving Oz, Glinda is nowhere to be seen. Once Dorothy gets left behind, however, she quickly appears and shows Dorothy how the Ruby Slippers will take her home. Dorothy leaves, and Glinda becomes the last witch standing.
Conclusion: Viewed from this perspective, Glinda certainly appears to be a master manipulator who has no compunction about sending a young girl into a very dangerous situation while she herself stays safely on the sidelines. The only help she gives is a snow flurry designed to keep Dorothy awake and alert so the child can continue her mission of mayhem and murder. Glinda does, however, speak the truth about one thing: You don't have to be old and ugly to be a witch.
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Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
November 18th, 2021 at 11:55:22 AM
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Quote: smoothgrhIs a livestream scheduled for this week?
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Yes! 3:00 today, Vegas time.
Be prepared for death trivia!
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 18th, 2021 at 12:04:36 PM
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My question (speaking of death): what are your thoughts on yet another keno lounge (at Fremont Casino) closing?
From strictly an odds perspective, it's not a big loss — but did you think they were a good experience in terms of slow outcomes to let visitors enjoy the casino atmosphere and occasional comped drinks?
From strictly an odds perspective, it's not a big loss — but did you think they were a good experience in terms of slow outcomes to let visitors enjoy the casino atmosphere and occasional comped drinks?
November 18th, 2021 at 12:17:50 PM
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If you answer wrong you get killed?Quote: WizardBe prepared for death trivia!
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QUESTION ... someone today claimed arbitraged bets where a win is guaranteed, is better than a freeroll bet that has a positive expected value, even if that freeroll EV is a far higher amount. What is your view of that?
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
November 18th, 2021 at 12:28:35 PM
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Keep those questions coming.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
November 18th, 2021 at 2:28:22 PM
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Were you to have no obligations (financial, cultural, etc) to family, would you donate your body to science?
Do you think it would be cool for a 20-something med student/WizardofVegas member to dissect you?
Do you think it would be cool for a 20-something med student/WizardofVegas member to dissect you?
November 20th, 2021 at 12:54:55 PM
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Episode #65
Stream Date: 11-18-2021
Length: 01:01:04
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
Big Six: Martingale
Death Trivia (throughout show)
E Blackjack: Shuffle frequency
Donating your body to science
3 Card Poker: Playing 2 hands
Arbitrage vs freeroll bets
Ask a Mortician
VP: Cashing out, then back in
TITO rant
Craps: Working come out bets
Baccarat: Red & black cards
Keno: Keno lounges dying off
Blackjack: One-on-one with dealer
Craps: Betting the 6 and/or 8
Hidden villains in movies
Blackjack: Bet spreads
Professor Slots
The Golden Steer Steakhouse
Blackjack: Tournaments
Providence Las Vegas
Casinos cutting a check
Book: Advanced Advantage Play
Jackpots & taxes
Next LiveStream: 12-02-21
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Stream Date: 11-18-2021
Length: 01:01:04
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
Big Six: Martingale
Death Trivia (throughout show)
E Blackjack: Shuffle frequency
Donating your body to science
3 Card Poker: Playing 2 hands
Arbitrage vs freeroll bets
Ask a Mortician
VP: Cashing out, then back in
TITO rant
Craps: Working come out bets
Baccarat: Red & black cards
Keno: Keno lounges dying off
Blackjack: One-on-one with dealer
Craps: Betting the 6 and/or 8
Hidden villains in movies
Blackjack: Bet spreads
Professor Slots
The Golden Steer Steakhouse
Blackjack: Tournaments
Providence Las Vegas
Casinos cutting a check
Book: Advanced Advantage Play
Jackpots & taxes
Next LiveStream: 12-02-21
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Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 1st, 2021 at 8:38:37 AM
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Questions
Your TITO rant in the last livestream spawned much discussion and debate in the Wizard of Vegas forums.
1) Do you think the casinos are exploiting the coin shortage situation for their own convenience and/or profit, or do you think they are innocently trying to deal with the situation as best they can?
2) What is the legality of a person scrounging tossed coin vouchers off the casino floor and cashing them in?
Your TITO rant in the last livestream spawned much discussion and debate in the Wizard of Vegas forums.
1) Do you think the casinos are exploiting the coin shortage situation for their own convenience and/or profit, or do you think they are innocently trying to deal with the situation as best they can?
2) What is the legality of a person scrounging tossed coin vouchers off the casino floor and cashing them in?
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 1st, 2021 at 11:01:17 AM
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My question is on online sports gambling again.
Sometimes the offer is to give you a second-chance bet if you lose your bet, where you do not get your original bet back, as we have discussed. These are sweet of course.
BUT other times, this same second-chance bet is not for the full amount. Instead, it is partial but you get it whether your bet loses or not.
A current example is to bet on an NHL team with a $50 bet and get $10 instantly, win or lose on the original. This has to be bet... with that same thing though on the $10 of only keeping any winnings.*
Is this offer worth taking?
What if it was some other amount? Clearly the amount could be too small to be good. Is there a formula that can be used?
*The $10 has to be used on an NHL "live" bet. I think that is fairly unimportant but I thought I'd mention it.
Sometimes the offer is to give you a second-chance bet if you lose your bet, where you do not get your original bet back, as we have discussed. These are sweet of course.
BUT other times, this same second-chance bet is not for the full amount. Instead, it is partial but you get it whether your bet loses or not.
A current example is to bet on an NHL team with a $50 bet and get $10 instantly, win or lose on the original. This has to be bet... with that same thing though on the $10 of only keeping any winnings.*
Is this offer worth taking?
What if it was some other amount? Clearly the amount could be too small to be good. Is there a formula that can be used?
*The $10 has to be used on an NHL "live" bet. I think that is fairly unimportant but I thought I'd mention it.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 1st, 2021 at 12:27:47 PM
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why is there something instead of nothing?
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 1st, 2021 at 5:28:37 PM
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I'd like to know Heather's thoughts on that tooQuote: odiousgambitwhy is there something instead of nothing?
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the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 1st, 2021 at 8:09:56 PM
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Thank you for the questions. The live stream for tomorrow is ON!
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 2nd, 2021 at 10:42:15 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitwhy is there something instead of nothing?
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I don't understand this question.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 2nd, 2021 at 12:02:21 PM
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Are there any good books about slot machines?
December 2nd, 2021 at 1:58:48 PM
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It's a scientific as well as religious question. Before the Big Bang scientists often maintain there was no such thing as Time ... perhaps there was nothing! Some things are believed to be net zero in the universe, such as the amount of positive and negative charge, thus could have come from zero [nothing]Quote: WizardQuote: odiousgambitwhy is there something instead of nothing?
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I don't understand this question.
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maybe Heather has heard of this
http://diversitytomorrow.com/thread/3077/10/#post179511
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 3rd, 2021 at 11:20:20 AM
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thanks for answering my questions ... sorry if the online sports gambling questions are starting to grate
Heather should know I don't think an atheist should ignore or be ignorant about this bit about "why is there something instead of nothing?" IMO it is a bit more profound than "is there a God?" because it has scientifically valid aspects to it. I believe I am correct that she did say she is an atheist, my apologies if she did not.
Heather should know I don't think an atheist should ignore or be ignorant about this bit about "why is there something instead of nothing?" IMO it is a bit more profound than "is there a God?" because it has scientifically valid aspects to it. I believe I am correct that she did say she is an atheist, my apologies if she did not.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 4th, 2021 at 11:38:41 AM
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Episode #66
Stream Date: 12-02-2021
Length: 01:02:39
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
A magic kick
SCOTUS trivia (throughout show)
Keno: Adjusting odds
UTH: Back betting
Blackjack: Using a chart
Video Poker: TDBP holding 4 aces
TITO vouchers
Sports: Free bets
Roulette: A big bet vs small bets
Video Poker: Maximizing comps
Do casinos cheat?
Slots: Book recommendations
Something vs nothing
Baccarat: Winning 1 unit
Craps: Strategies
Blackjack: Illustrious 18
Craps: Fire bets
Video Poker: Strategies
Baccarat: Are there patterns?
Next LiveStream: 12-16-21
Stream Date: 12-02-2021
Length: 01:02:39
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
A magic kick
SCOTUS trivia (throughout show)
Keno: Adjusting odds
UTH: Back betting
Blackjack: Using a chart
Video Poker: TDBP holding 4 aces
TITO vouchers
Sports: Free bets
Roulette: A big bet vs small bets
Video Poker: Maximizing comps
Do casinos cheat?
Slots: Book recommendations
Something vs nothing
Baccarat: Winning 1 unit
Craps: Strategies
Blackjack: Illustrious 18
Craps: Fire bets
Video Poker: Strategies
Baccarat: Are there patterns?
Next LiveStream: 12-16-21
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 4th, 2021 at 6:48:18 PM
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Wizard, regarding your point about not knowing why a casino wouldn't allow back betting/betting on someone else's bonus, in WA state it is against the law.
Casinos are not your friends, they want your money. But so does Disneyland.
And there is no chance in hell that you will go to Disneyland and come back with more money than you went with.
- AxelWolf and Mickeycrimm
December 7th, 2021 at 9:10:13 AM
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Quote: DeucekiesWizard, regarding your point about not knowing why a casino wouldn't allow back betting/betting on someone else's bonus, in WA state it is against the law.
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Thanks, I did not know that.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 14th, 2021 at 11:12:14 PM
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Question
It's looking more and more likely that the Oakland A's will relocate to Vegas and, if so, will want to build their new stadium where the Tropicana stands.
As Vegas residents, do you and Heather think that a ballpark on the Strip will add to all the fun and excitement, or would it be more of a traffic nightmare every homestand?
It's looking more and more likely that the Oakland A's will relocate to Vegas and, if so, will want to build their new stadium where the Tropicana stands.
As Vegas residents, do you and Heather think that a ballpark on the Strip will add to all the fun and excitement, or would it be more of a traffic nightmare every homestand?
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 16th, 2021 at 8:58:31 AM
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Reminder about my Live Stream today, 3:00 Vegas time. The trivia topic will be the nativity story, from conception to baptism. So start studying now.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 16th, 2021 at 12:08:41 PM
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Question
What film or TV special does your family have to watch every holiday season?
What film or TV special does your family have to watch every holiday season?
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 16th, 2021 at 12:18:17 PM
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Quote: WizardReminder about my Live Stream today, 3:00 Vegas time. The trivia topic will be the nativity story, from conception to baptism. So start studying now.
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Jesus was baptized as an adult, so you are going to cover his whole life?
The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction is supposed to make sense.
December 16th, 2021 at 12:37:01 PM
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Quote: billryanJesus was baptized as an adult, so you are going to cover his whole life?
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Nothing after the baptism.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 16th, 2021 at 12:53:05 PM
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In reply to the idea that "casinos don't care if you win sometimes", James Grosjean wrote recently this:
Do you think the Grosjean observation is more prevalent than the other observation?
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/colin-jones-s1-e8-mail-bag/
Quote:Some casinos don’t sweat it, but many casinos and thousands of bosses expect to win every time, against every player, and take it personally if the player beats the casino. Casinos are babies. Slimy, crap-producing, whiny babies
Do you think the Grosjean observation is more prevalent than the other observation?
https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/gambling-with-an-edge/colin-jones-s1-e8-mail-bag/
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 16th, 2021 at 2:55:42 PM
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Question
Suppose I didn't like my stay at a particular casino, how would you formulate your criticism to the casino manager? Either to improve the casino experience next time or to be better compensated. What are the best arguments to get the manager to improve things? Spend my money somewhere else? Negative reviews? Talking about technical details (e.g. that the games are too fast/slow)?
Suppose I didn't like my stay at a particular casino, how would you formulate your criticism to the casino manager? Either to improve the casino experience next time or to be better compensated. What are the best arguments to get the manager to improve things? Spend my money somewhere else? Negative reviews? Talking about technical details (e.g. that the games are too fast/slow)?
December 17th, 2021 at 1:34:45 PM
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Michael, I wonder if you are interested in the Historical Jesus as opposed to the Biblical Jesus?
I started a thread about my own thoughts at Diversity Tomorrow , including about Simeon and Anna
I started a thread about my own thoughts at Diversity Tomorrow , including about Simeon and Anna
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 17th, 2021 at 3:23:35 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitMichael, I wonder if you are interested in the Historical Jesus as opposed to the Biblical Jesus?
I started a thread about my own thoughts at Diversity Tomorrow , including about Simeon and Anna
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Sure! I'll check it out.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 18th, 2021 at 1:06:08 PM
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Episode #67
Stream Date: 12-16-2021
Length: 01:02:46
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
00:01 Holiday wishes
02:45 Nativity trivia (throughout show)
04:30 Slots: Positive states
05:48 Sports: Football -2.5 vs -3
09:04 Slots: Quarter vs Penny
10:11 Slots: Picking bonus
12:39 Mississippi Stud: Straight 5-1
14:40 Eating challenges
17:40 A 5k bankroll on a 14 day cruise
23:04 MLB on the Strip?
27:18 Holiday shows & gifts
33:50 Casinos sweating the money
38:06 Complaining to casinos
41:20 Where's your wedding ring?
45:10 Video Poker: Pay tables
50:40 Dangerous Jewelry
52:57 An Ocean's heist
57:46 The Bagel Cafe
58:30 Thoughts on NFTs
Next LiveStream: 12-30-21
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Stream Date: 12-16-2021
Length: 01:02:46
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
00:01 Holiday wishes
02:45 Nativity trivia (throughout show)
04:30 Slots: Positive states
05:48 Sports: Football -2.5 vs -3
09:04 Slots: Quarter vs Penny
10:11 Slots: Picking bonus
12:39 Mississippi Stud: Straight 5-1
14:40 Eating challenges
17:40 A 5k bankroll on a 14 day cruise
23:04 MLB on the Strip?
27:18 Holiday shows & gifts
33:50 Casinos sweating the money
38:06 Complaining to casinos
41:20 Where's your wedding ring?
45:10 Video Poker: Pay tables
50:40 Dangerous Jewelry
52:57 An Ocean's heist
57:46 The Bagel Cafe
58:30 Thoughts on NFTs
Next LiveStream: 12-30-21
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Note the absence of parking in the artist rendering below...
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 18th, 2021 at 3:18:32 PM
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Thank you for the time stamps!
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
December 29th, 2021 at 1:27:24 PM
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With internet sports gambling often an offer has you make a bet first, and if it loses the offer kicks in. The requirement on the initial bet will be that the odds are at least -200 or closer to even, or +100 or more of course is OK. In other words, -205 does not qualify, while -195 does qualify. With parlay offers it is even tighter, currently I am seeing the generated odds need to be +300 or more, +295 not qualifying.
According to some of your thinking about the best HE you can get with these offers, it seems they have it backwards. However, they must have their reasons. Can you tell us what their thinking is on this?
According to some of your thinking about the best HE you can get with these offers, it seems they have it backwards. However, they must have their reasons. Can you tell us what their thinking is on this?
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
December 30th, 2021 at 7:42:56 AM
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What's the coolest Vegas New Year's Eve event you and Heather can recall?
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 31st, 2021 at 10:38:42 AM
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Was it a no-show?
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
December 31st, 2021 at 4:48:25 PM
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I am sorry. I postponed the live stream to Jan 6 and forgot to announce that here. Please accept my apologies.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
January 6th, 2022 at 11:31:02 AM
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Reminder that the live stream is ON today at 3:00. The trivia topic will be the Golden Girls. Here is a little clip to get you in the mood.
Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opEigpvhJRE
Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opEigpvhJRE
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
January 6th, 2022 at 10:11:49 PM
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Quote: WizardReminder that the live stream is ON today at 3:00. The trivia topic will be the Golden Girls.
If I was there when you were live, I'd have been enthusiastically participating in your Golden Girls trivia. Unfortunately I didn't wake up in time.
Casinos are not your friends, they want your money. But so does Disneyland.
And there is no chance in hell that you will go to Disneyland and come back with more money than you went with.
- AxelWolf and Mickeycrimm
January 8th, 2022 at 2:45:43 PM
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Episode #68
Stream Date: 01-06-2022
Length: 01:03:46
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
00:01 Magic tricks & kayaking
03:11 Golden Girls trivia
04:02 Vegas reality shows
05:30 Cobra Kai & The Witcher
07:45 Blackjack: Double down on BJ
10:03 Poker: Running it twice
11:51 Wizard magic
14:18 Blackjack: # of players & EV
15:45 Canoe vs kayak
18:42 Blackjack: Deviations
20:02 Blackjack: Playing rated
21:38 Blackjack: 16 vs 10
25:45 Hard Rock Casinos
27:25 Blackjack: Practice programs
28:53 Craps: Point followed by 7
30:08 The Wizard & politics
31:31 Fasting
34:27 Casino cheating
37:45 Blackjack Switch: Counting
39:04 Blackjack: Counting strategies
42:06 Solar eclipses
44:30 Blackjack: First hand
15:19 Vegas covid conditions
46:29 Slots: Pressing bets
48:10 Slots: Must hit jackpots
52:40 Is the Wizard up or down?
54:07 Flashing Dealers
55:37 A false shuffle example
57:40 Craps: A 4 or 10 point
58:28 Analyzing casino games
59:30 Casino ethics
Next LiveStream: 01-20-22
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Article: High-Low Illustrious 18
Game: Blackjack Card Counting Instructor
Stream Date: 01-06-2022
Length: 01:03:46
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
00:01 Magic tricks & kayaking
03:11 Golden Girls trivia
04:02 Vegas reality shows
05:30 Cobra Kai & The Witcher
07:45 Blackjack: Double down on BJ
10:03 Poker: Running it twice
11:51 Wizard magic
14:18 Blackjack: # of players & EV
15:45 Canoe vs kayak
18:42 Blackjack: Deviations
20:02 Blackjack: Playing rated
21:38 Blackjack: 16 vs 10
25:45 Hard Rock Casinos
27:25 Blackjack: Practice programs
28:53 Craps: Point followed by 7
30:08 The Wizard & politics
31:31 Fasting
34:27 Casino cheating
37:45 Blackjack Switch: Counting
39:04 Blackjack: Counting strategies
42:06 Solar eclipses
44:30 Blackjack: First hand
15:19 Vegas covid conditions
46:29 Slots: Pressing bets
48:10 Slots: Must hit jackpots
52:40 Is the Wizard up or down?
54:07 Flashing Dealers
55:37 A false shuffle example
57:40 Craps: A 4 or 10 point
58:28 Analyzing casino games
59:30 Casino ethics
Next LiveStream: 01-20-22
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Article: High-Low Illustrious 18
Game: Blackjack Card Counting Instructor
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
January 23rd, 2022 at 3:29:55 AM
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Episode #69
Stream Date: 01-20-2022
Length: 01:04:40
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
00:01 Holiday Peak
01:38 Groundhog Day trivia (1st third of show)
02:41 Poker: Best Vegas casinos
04:23 WoV user mustangsally
06:14 Video Poker: Traditional vs variants
09:55 D'Alembert betting system
11:49 Antigo!
13:51 Casinos hiring an AP advisor
19:17 Do toke bets qualify for envy bonuses?
22:32 Shackleford trivia (2nd third of show)
23:50 Video Poker: 10/7 Double Bonus
24:34 Casino War
27:15 Pull Tab games
32:06 Slots: Cruise ships
36:29 Blackjack: Blackjack after splitting
40:04 Online casino games in live casinos
42:01 Craps: Three good tips
43:03 Online Games: Demo mode vs real
44:37 Are Wizard game apps available?
46:52 Craps: Making a 4 or 10 point
47:53 UTH: Dealing the cards
48:51 Craps: Betting for the dealer
50:05 Sports: Betting the underdogs
51:47 Slots: Does the Wizard vulture?
52:31 Blackjack: Advantage plays
54:16 Playing advantage machines
55:01 Roulette: Talking machines
55:56 Online: Recommended casinos
57:06 Insane Clown Posse
58:19 The Clown Motel
59:40 Video Poker: Card shuffle
1:02:05 Ampelmännchen
Next LiveStream: 02-03-22
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Casino War (at Wizard of Odds)
Stream Date: 01-20-2022
Length: 01:04:40
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Subjects
00:01 Holiday Peak
01:38 Groundhog Day trivia (1st third of show)
02:41 Poker: Best Vegas casinos
04:23 WoV user mustangsally
06:14 Video Poker: Traditional vs variants
09:55 D'Alembert betting system
11:49 Antigo!
13:51 Casinos hiring an AP advisor
19:17 Do toke bets qualify for envy bonuses?
22:32 Shackleford trivia (2nd third of show)
23:50 Video Poker: 10/7 Double Bonus
24:34 Casino War
27:15 Pull Tab games
32:06 Slots: Cruise ships
36:29 Blackjack: Blackjack after splitting
40:04 Online casino games in live casinos
42:01 Craps: Three good tips
43:03 Online Games: Demo mode vs real
44:37 Are Wizard game apps available?
46:52 Craps: Making a 4 or 10 point
47:53 UTH: Dealing the cards
48:51 Craps: Betting for the dealer
50:05 Sports: Betting the underdogs
51:47 Slots: Does the Wizard vulture?
52:31 Blackjack: Advantage plays
54:16 Playing advantage machines
55:01 Roulette: Talking machines
55:56 Online: Recommended casinos
57:06 Insane Clown Posse
58:19 The Clown Motel
59:40 Video Poker: Card shuffle
1:02:05 Ampelmännchen
Next LiveStream: 02-03-22
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Casino War (at Wizard of Odds)
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Last edited by: Gialmere on Jan 23, 2022
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
