Stepping Down
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:12:28 AM
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This site was born on Nov. 9, 2009, when I was still young at 44.
Now, at 61, I'm finally stepping down as the Wizard. You might say you thought I already did that in December. After traveling for four months, I came back somewhat. However, in agreement with the new owners, I will be stepping down completely. The about us page at WoO has already been updated to reflect this.
Here at WoV, I have asked Miro (our technical Wizard) to demote me as a moderator. I may or may not become a secret moderator. I do plan to still contribute to the Wordle and Easy Math Puzzles threads and maybe others as they interest me. However, I feel I've said everything I have to say about gambling and ready to devote my time and curiosity to new interests. I leave the active moderation in the capable hands of Dieter and Gordon, for whom I thank greatly for their time and effort.
I'd like to thank everyone who contributed here with quality posts about the mathematics of gambling and helped to make each other better gamblers. In addition to the current moderators, I also thank past moderators who did a tour of duty and moved on.
Now, at 61, I'm finally stepping down as the Wizard. You might say you thought I already did that in December. After traveling for four months, I came back somewhat. However, in agreement with the new owners, I will be stepping down completely. The about us page at WoO has already been updated to reflect this.
Here at WoV, I have asked Miro (our technical Wizard) to demote me as a moderator. I may or may not become a secret moderator. I do plan to still contribute to the Wordle and Easy Math Puzzles threads and maybe others as they interest me. However, I feel I've said everything I have to say about gambling and ready to devote my time and curiosity to new interests. I leave the active moderation in the capable hands of Dieter and Gordon, for whom I thank greatly for their time and effort.
I'd like to thank everyone who contributed here with quality posts about the mathematics of gambling and helped to make each other better gamblers. In addition to the current moderators, I also thank past moderators who did a tour of duty and moved on.
"My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplace of existence. These little problems help me to do so." -- Sherlock Holmes
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:36:20 AM
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Thank You.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
July 2nd, 2026 at 7:54:34 AM
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Joey?
I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
July 2nd, 2026 at 8:29:25 AM
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I wish I was 61 again
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
July 2nd, 2026 at 9:21:43 AM
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Toda raba Mr. Shackleford,
I am sure you will go down in the history books as one of the greatest casino mathematicians of all time. Your life's work in this field is an inspiration for me as well as the rest of the arithmetically-inclined gamblers, casino mathematicians, and game inventors.
Thanks to the moderators too for maintaining the forum despite the influx of spam and negativity.
Good luck with your new passions and endeavors.
Will it be possible for me to submit analyses of new table games to this website in the future? I don't know about y'all but I completely refuse to play any table game in real life until I know the exact optimal strategy.
I am sure you will go down in the history books as one of the greatest casino mathematicians of all time. Your life's work in this field is an inspiration for me as well as the rest of the arithmetically-inclined gamblers, casino mathematicians, and game inventors.
Thanks to the moderators too for maintaining the forum despite the influx of spam and negativity.
Good luck with your new passions and endeavors.
Will it be possible for me to submit analyses of new table games to this website in the future? I don't know about y'all but I completely refuse to play any table game in real life until I know the exact optimal strategy.
