Gambling With an Edge - guest Norm Beck

Our guest this week is Norman Beck, magician, bridge player, and gambler who has made bets from 42 cents to a Billion dollars for his company SCA.We welcome your questions - send them to us at [email protected], or you can find me at @RWM21 on Twitter or https://www.facebook.com/GamblingWithAnEdge.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of bridge player Norman Beck[00:39] How did Norman get started in gambling?[01:56] Norman's bridge experience[03:43] How did Norman get better at bridge?[06:45] SCA[09:22] Pepsi "Play for a Billion" promotion[11:29] Insuring 42 cent bets[14:44] Market research calculations and usual promotions[18:56] Protection from scams, declining inquires to insure[24:07] Insuring a promotion for one person[30:12] South Point Casino April Promotions - $500k Swipe, Spin, and Win[31:00] http://BlackjackApprenticeship.com - Blackjack Bootcamps are happening in Las Vegas in May[31:54] http://VideoPoker.com/gwae - Gold Membership offers correction on most games, free Pro Membership trial for GWAE listeners  [33:03] Getting expert advice, cheating stories[41:00] More usual promotions[46:54] Norman's TED TalkSponsored Links:http://SouthPointCasino.comhttp://BlackjackApprenticeship.comhttp://VideoPoker.com/gwaeGuest Links:http://Scapromotions.comNorman's TED Talk - http://Youtube.com/watch?v=41ElcN9QDy0Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices