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Bob and Richard are back to talk with Michael Kaplan about his new book, "Advantage Players."
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Michael Kaplan, author of Advantage Players
[00:43] Michael’s background in gambling and writing
[04:18] Finding people to write about
[06:46] Definition of “advantage player”
[07:21] David Philips, the pudding guy
[09:57] Cheating, breaking the law, and advantage play
[12:23] Identifying interesting APs and stories
[14:02] Bill Benter and Alan Woods
[20:59] Phil Ivey and the benefits of humble beginnings
[25:09] Getting backed off, betting big, staying disciplined
[28:57] Don Johnson’s Atlantic City play
[33:45] Playing with James Grosjean
[36:20] Interviewing AP royaly
[36:09] Advantage play in adult films
[40:40] AP skills, qualities, mindset
[43:20] Eddie Teams
[46:40] How to order Michael’s book, Advantage Players
Links:
https://www.advantageplayersbook.com/
Get book - https://amzn.to/4dTqk9r
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Michael Kaplan, author of Advantage Players
[00:43] Michael’s background in gambling and writing
[04:18] Finding people to write about
[06:46] Definition of “advantage player”
[07:21] David Philips, the pudding guy
[09:57] Cheating, breaking the law, and advantage play
[12:23] Identifying interesting APs and stories
[14:02] Bill Benter and Alan Woods
[20:59] Phil Ivey and the benefits of humble beginnings
[25:09] Getting backed off, betting big, staying disciplined
[28:57] Don Johnson’s Atlantic City play
[33:45] Playing with James Grosjean
[36:20] Interviewing AP royaly
[36:09] Advantage play in adult films
[40:40] AP skills, qualities, mindset
[43:20] Eddie Teams
[46:40] How to order Michael’s book, Advantage Players
Links:
https://www.advantageplayersbook.com/
Get book - https://amzn.to/4dTqk9r