General Gambling Questions For Me - Page 6

miami32 · #1 12-11-2006, 05:20 PM

David,

Can you please explain your thoughts on betting sports, your past experiences. I have heard rumors that one point you were a major winner and betting at some points up to 5k a game. Is this true? Do you have any special handicapping technique or do you just analyze the games. Also, more specifically, do you like chicago-6 tonight.

Magic_Man · #2 12-11-2006, 06:02 PM

What are your thoughts on dice control? How many total rolls, and how many 7s would you have to see in a session to be personally convinced that the shooter could affect the odds?

~MagicMan

luvrhino · #3 12-11-2006, 07:14 PM

I'm required through my work benefits program to have a $50k life insurance policy. I have no need for this as I am single without children and my friends, family, and favorite charity are already positioned to profit handsomely from my untimely (or timely) death by dividing my 401(k), IRA, and other investments/property. Mr. Sklansky, how much would you pay (either on 1/1/07 or 1/1/08) if I were to name you as the beneficiary of this $50k policy for the 2007 calendar year?

I'm a 31.8-year-old male. For purposes of your answer, assume that I'm in perfect health, do not engage in high risk behaviors, and live in a safe neighborhood in Houston. Also, assume that things can be arranged with no there's fear of default and accommodations are made in case I leave my job in 2007.

Magic_Man · #4 12-11-2006, 07:31 PM

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I'm required through my work benefits program to have a $50k life insurance policy. I have no need for this as I am single without children and my friends, family, and favorite charity are already positioned to profit handsomely from my untimely (or timely) death by dividing my 401(k), IRA, and other investments/property. Mr. Sklansky, how much would you pay (either on 1/1/07 or 1/1/08) if I were to name you as the beneficiary of this $50k policy for the 2007 calendar year?

I'm a 31.8-year-old male. For purposes of your answer, assume that I'm in perfect health, do not engage in high risk behaviors, and live in a safe neighborhood in Houston. Also, assume that things can be arranged with no there's fear of default and accommodations are made in case I leave my job in 2007.

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Mr. Sklansky, in the event that you purchase the above gentleman's policy, how much would you pay if I were to offer a special skill and willingness to use it that might be particularly profitable in this situation? [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

luvrhino · #5 12-11-2006, 08:30 PM

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Mr. Sklansky, in the event that you purchase the above gentleman's policy, how much would you pay if I were to offer a special skill and willingness to use it that might be particularly profitable in this situation? [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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That's why I offered it to Mr. Sklansky who would stand to lose much more than $50k in book revenue if he becomes entangled in a murder investigation. Moreover, for only $50k, it's not worth it for him to hire a professional who could make it seem to be an accident...although he may already have the necessary minions on staff for all I know...

Unfortunately, I can think of a few people who might be willing to do him the favor for free...

Aardhart · #6 12-12-2006, 02:09 AM

Assume the following:

A roulette parlor located on or near the strip with about as many roulette tables as a normal strip casino with similar limits. The roulette wheels have no zeros, only 1-36 and perfect 100% pay-out odds for every bet. Perfect randomization.

Does the parlor make a gross profit (ignoring expenses) on the bets? Does it cover expenses and make a net profit? What variables could change your answer (e.g., free drinks, strip-club-priced drinks, slot machines, other table games, strippers, musical shows, TVs, preachers, jugglers, alligators, Celebrity Roulette Showdown, etc.). Would you play the game if neither you nor the house could get an edge? Would you advise against it? Red or Black?

Magic Man and luvrhino: That's funny stuff. Play nice. No killing.

Eagles · #7 12-18-2006, 11:45 AM

David an ethical gambling question,

You are at the final table of tournament you have Td9d UTG and fold. Eventually two players get all in pf one with aa and the other with kk. The board blanks off until the river which is the Td. Should you say something to the dealer?

Should anything change if one player has TT and the other AA?

Does which person is the shorter stack affect your decision?

jogsxyz · #8 12-18-2006, 06:25 PM

Lately every event drags out to 6 or 7 days. Do you like this? Or would you rather have them last only 3 or 4 days max? What about the other pros?

elrudo · #9 12-20-2006, 01:32 AM

David,

I think you would have a better chance of becoming a World Champion at Tournament Blackjack than at any poker game, given a good, deepstacked tournament structure.

The reasons are that in tourney blackjack you need to be able to make quick good mathematical and logical decisions, two skills where you have an edge on your opponents, where in poker there are more other skills ( ablity to spot tells, pshychology) required, where the toughest of your opponents may have an edge on you.

Dont you agree ?

Any thoughts on tournament blackjack ?

BradleyT · #10 12-20-2006, 01:26 PM

Would you ever play "The Cash Game"?

Someone walks up to you and says, "I bet $1000 I have more cash on me than you have on yourself". That's the only rule to the game - assume the game is 100% legit.

A)If you would take the bet how much cash might you need to do so?
B)Would you ever play if instead of $1000 the stakes were all the cash you had on you?