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 Host Richard Munchkin talks to a guest each episode who tells a story that illustrates, "Life is a Gamble."Copyright Gambling With an Edge Art Sciences sociales
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  • Andrew Wimhurst - "Thieving Bastards

    Andrew Wimhurst - "Thieving Bastards
    Apr 16 2026
    My guest today is Andrew Wimhurst, author of the new book, "Thieving Bastards True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats."

    Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Andrew Wimhurst, author of Thieving Bastards: True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats
    [00:57] Thirty years of book planning, interviews, and similar books
    [07:32] Transcribing and editing interviews
    [11:42] Changes in the cheating landscape
    [13:33] Cheating in poker, the NBA poker scandal, and the x-ray table
    [17:44] Andrew’s ideas sequels or future books about cheating
    [19:38] The card mechanic “Bobby Machines”
    [23:48] Cheats who get out of the lifestyle
    [28:46] Road hustlers from the 1940s to 1970s
    [33:55] Running Razzle at a casino in Cuba
    [38:47] Financial reporting laws and the digital trail for modern cheats
    [40:17] Cheaters problems with discipline and greed
    [41:42] Andrew’s background in magic, card mechanics, and dice moves
    [45:53] Andrew’s contact info

    Andrew's Links;
    thecolddeckcompany.com

    instagram.com/thecolddeckcompany

    Books Referenced;

    Thieving Bastards: by Andrew Wimhurst - https://amzn.to/4dS2s8x

    Gambling Wizards by Richard Munchkin - https://amzn.to/4tLX7nB

    Road Hustler by Robert C. Prus - out of print

    Gambling Scams by Darwin Ortiz - https://amzn.to/4cchtkk

    Havana Nocturne by T.J. English - https://amzn.to/4cfsy2w
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    48 min
  • NormBeck

    NormBeck
    Dec 22 2025
    Today I speak with Norm Beck, a professional bridge player, magician, and friend about a bet he won, that turned out to be a big loser.

    Show Notes

    [00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician
    [00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble
    [06:40] Clever pre-surgery research strategy
    [13:07] Hiring another doctor to translate information to family
    [14:49] Getting into the gambling business
    [20:30] Booking action on random events
    [23:28] A billion dollar bet
    [31:23] $500k bet on changing a tire
    [33:45] “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament
    [41:21] How to contact the show
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    42 min
  • Cowboy Buzz

    Cowboy Buzz
    Dec 7 2025
    Buzz Marconi moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, and somehow transformed from an Italian kid from the south side of Chicago into Cowboy Buzz. It's a wild story. Check it out.

    Show Notes

    [00:00] Introduction on of Cowboy Buzz
    [02:07] Moving to Las Vegas, working at The Stardust
    [20:53] Brilliant mob casino strategies
    [23;10] Tony Spilotro and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal
    [27:19] Becoming a shift boss Foxy's Firehouse
    [29:28] Did certain dealers cheat players?
    [31:06] A wild craps swing on credit and Milton Jaffe
    [35:20] Milton Jaffe magic trick
    [37:06] Opening a restaurant in Las Vegas
    [41:09] Stories about dealers, cheating, and work ethic
    [46:59] Cowboy Buzz's juice is revealed
    [48:51] Naked women tanning at The Tropicana pool
    [55:53] Becoming "Cowboy Buzz"
    [1:02:07] Playing rugby age 73
    [1:04:51] Meeting Max Rubin
    [1:09:05] The first Blackjack Ball
    [1:10:30] Being a clown diver at Caesars Palace
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    1 h et 15 min
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