Apr 14 2026
Podcast from Gambler's General Store: April 28, 2015
On April 28, the indefatigable Howard Schwartz, an institution in the Las Vegas gambling book business, interviewed me for a podcast at the Gambler's Book Club (800 S. Main Street, Las Vegas). This was his 141'st such podcast, dating back over six years. It was a lot of fun, with Howard asking some great questions.
The Desirability Index of Baccarat Side Bets
When an advantage player looks at opportunities, two competing factors pull him in opposite directions. The first is the profitability of the opportunity, also known as expected value (EV). The greater the profitability, the more the AP wants to play the game. In the other direction is volatility, also known as the standard deviation (SD).
The Ultimate Guide to Playing Soft 18 in Blackjack
Stop misplaying soft 18 hands! Our ultimate blackjack guide reveals the mathematically correct plays for every situation to improve your results.
