americancasinoguide's Podcast
The American Casino Guide has a monthly podcast hosted by the book's author, Steve Bourie, who talks about topics of interest to travelers who like to visit casinos. Whether it's using the best gambling strategies or simply getting the best deals on travel to casinos, Steve can speak expertly on the subject. During each show, which all run about 30 minutes, Steve interviews a special guest from the world of casino travel or gambling.
Steve interviews Keith White, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. They discuss; what is a problem gambler; who is prone to become a problem gambler; how can you tell if someone is a problem gambler; sources of help for problem gamblers; and advice to avoid becoming one.
Direct download: 2008-11-02-15-19-46.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:40 PM
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Steve interviews Linda Boyd, author of The Video Poker Edge, on the basics of video poker. They discuss why it is better than playing slots; which are the best games to play; how to find the highest-paying machines; how to learn the correct playing strategies; and how to use slot clubs for maximum benefits.
Direct download: 2008-09-23-21-42-57.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:03 PM
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Steve interviews Webster Franklin, president of the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau. They discuss tourist attractions for visitors in the greater Tunica area and then, on a property-by-property basis, they give details on each of the nine casinos in Tunica.
Direct download: 2008-09-05-14-51-45.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:08 PM
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Steve interviews Tommy Hyland who has run one of the country's most successful card counting teams for more than 20 years. They discuss his opinion of the "21" movie, how he got started, how teams work, problems teams encounter, the future for card counters, and his general advice for blackjack players.
Direct download: 2008-07-31-18-10-10.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:29 PM
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Steve interviews gaming author and the foremost gaming writer for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines, Frank Scoblete. They discuss Frank's background, his various books on casino gambling, his current projects, and his advice for gamblers.
Direct download: 2008-06-19-11-26-00.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:58 AM
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Steve interviews Jeffrey Compton, slot club editor for Casino Player and Strictly Slots magazines. They discuss how players can get the most benefits from various kinds of slot clubs.
Direct download: 2008-05-23-11-04-33.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:26 AM
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Steve interviews Howard Schwartz, marketing director of America's first gambling bookstore, the Gambler's Book Shop in Las Vegas. They discuss the history of the store, some of its famous visitors, and Howard's recommendations for the best books on a variety of gambling topics.
Direct download: 2008-04-26-21-49-55.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:19 PM
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Steve interviews Jeff Vasser, Executive Director of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority. They discuss Atlantic City's typical visitor; getting to and around the city; current and future casino developments; and a quick take on all of the city's casino resorts.
Direct download: 2008-03-28-21-38-41.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:14 PM
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Steve interviews Jean Scott, author of Tax Help for Gamblers, about the tax implications for gamblers. They discuss what ID is needed to claim winnings; which forms you receive from the casinos, how to keep a gambling diary; how to declare wins and losses on your tax forms; state tax liabilities; and more.
Direct download: jean-scott-taxes.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:16 AM
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Steve interviews blackjack and poker expert Arnold Snyder about how a player can learn to become a professional player at those two casino games.
Direct download: 2008-01-20-21-22-36.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:58 PM
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Steve interviews syndicated gaming writer John Grochowski about new table games and slot/video poker machines introduced at the G2E (Global Gaming Expo) trade show this past November in Las Vegas.
Direct download: 2007-12-24-14-46-24.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:06 PM
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