Professional gambler?

Hi, do you know any professional gamblers who can make a living besides playing poker,blackjack or sportbetting?
If yes, what edge do they have that can make him success?

Quote: themchose

Hi, do you know any professional gamblers who can make a living besides playing poker,blackjack or sportbetting?
If yes, what edge do they have that can make him success?

Video Poker used to have games available that were an advantage play in the long run with optimal strategy. However, many of those games have dried up or do not allow comps on them anymore. It would be hard to make a living on them, as they are not usually available in higher denominations.

If you're referring to table games and slots where a professional gambler could make money, the answer is no. All games have a house advantage that is very difficult to overcome without cheating (which is illegal) or collusion (which is unethical). You may hear an argument about craps and dice setting, but those people are unproven in the long run and even advocates of the play have scaled back their endorsements of it.

Quote: Tiltpoul

If you're referring to table games and slots where a professional gambler could make money, the answer is no. All games have a house advantage that is very difficult to overcome without cheating (which is illegal) or collusion (which is unethical).

Eh, hole-carding isn't illegal. You can do that pretty successfully with 3CP if you find the right dealers.

Quote: AcesAndEights

Eh, hole-carding isn't illegal. You can do that pretty successfully with 3CP if you find the right dealers.

Insert PaiGowDan's comments in three, two, one...

Actually, he may not be following this thread, but if he does, I guarantee he'll have some comments...

Quote: Tiltpoul

Insert PaiGowDan's comments in three, two, one...

Actually, he may not be following this thread, but if he does, I guarantee he'll have some comments...

It seems like PGD has been pretty quiet about these issues lately, despite multiple attempts to draw him out by other forum members.

IMO there's no benefit to bringing his name up whenever someone mentions some kind of advantage play. We all know his opinion, and no one's mind is going to change.