The Bettor Life

Tim and Eric have been looking forward to this interview since the first episode of ACTION premiered on Showtime. Today, the fellas talk with Todd Wishnev, a reoccurring character on the docuseries. Todd tells us about his discovery of gambling, the dark side of betting, and experience on ACTION. Also, Tim gives his group by group thoughts on the Women's World Cup and provides an update on his jou...

This is a bit of a "grab bag" of an episode. First, the guys go over their Kentucky Derby bets. Then, a little housekeeping. Next, a response to the dilemma of leaving your bet at a table and coming back for it later. Finally, Eric gives Tim a quick lesson on cold emailing a casino host. Host:  @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at Th...

A gentleman going by the name "Jon B." joins us this week. Jon is a recreational gambler on the east coast. He shares his introduction to gambling and how a $20 loss on slots initially turned him off from it. Now, he's a gambler with an appreciation for the points and miles scene. Jon tells us about his gambling journey and about his pursuit of 7 Stars with Caesars Rewards. Guest: @ JonEMTP Show: ...

This week the guys bring on Gill Alexander, professional sports bettor, and host of A Numbers Game on VSiN. The three of them discuss the DocuSeries "Action" on Showtime. They provide their thoughts on how Vegas Dave was portrayed, Todd Wishnev's story arc, and a few other themes throughout the series.  Also, mentioned on this week's show, Tim and Eric provide a story from a memorable sports betti...

Tim recaps his experience at Gamblepalooza. Eric tells the story of a 100/1 Masters win. The guys also talk baseball betting basics, more New Jersey sports betting promotions, and health preferences during a casino trip. Host:  @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please, take a m...

Gamblepalooza in Atlantic City is only a few days away! This week's episode previews the big weekend. Also, Tim talks about an opportunity to practice stoicism in the casino and Eric shares his experience of buying sports picks. Host:  @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please,...

No April Fools this week. It took us an extra day but we got a podcast recorded. Eric pulled off to the side of the road to do this one. The guys chat about "Action" on Showtime, Tim briefly explains French bets in Roulette, and he also gives the bets he's already made for the Women's World Cup. Host:  @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% o...

Episode 50! Heyo! We celebrate this fun milestone with Han from Chicago. Han and Eric just returned from Macau. First, we learn about Han as a gambler. Then, we learn about the gambling atmosphere in Macau and some stories from the tables. Also in this episode: Gamblepalooza update, things to appreciate about Atlantic City, and an awkward moment at the roulette table.  Guest: @HanChicago Show:  @T...

This week, Tim laments not locking in a win on his sports betting last week. Also, Eric gives us a brief preview of his trip to Macau. The guys also talk Blackjack variants, Seven Stars companions, and applying for casino credit. Host:  @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please,...

This week, Eric tells us a story about a recent advantage play on slots and another one of a woman who hovered around his Pai Gow table asking questions. Then, the guys go through each casino game and describe their preferences on the game, tipping practices, and possible ways to optimize play for comps. Host:  @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN"...

This week we talk with Jason Gillikin from Vice Lounge Online. Jason tells us about growing up in a very Catholic household and discovering gambling for the first time through BINGO night. We then hear about his first casino trips, what he enjoys about gambling, and what has made him a better gambler. In the outskirts of the interview, Tim and Eric discuss Vegas/casino trip playlists, what it mean...

This week's guest is Scott Stratten. Scott is a gambling lover and Vegas enthusiast. He's well known for his writing and speaking on business and marketing, but he's also a Vegas podcaster. He co-hosted a podcast five years ago called Vegas 30 with his wife. They are relaunching it under the name Vegas Over 30 and should be available for listening in the next month. Scott talks to us about casino...

This week the guys chat about choosing good gambling buddies, how they set their gambling trip budgets, and how they reveal they are gamblers to people they don't know well. Host: @TimothyJLawson Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Show:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your po...

This week we chat with Chase Bianchi. Chase is a professional poker player in the Maryland area. Chase tells us about his growth as a poker player, how his faith plays into his lifestyle, and his choice of heads or tails.   Guest: @Chase_Bianchi Show:  @TheBettorLife Hosts:  @ERosenthal1029  &  @TimothyJLawson Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US...

This week the guys chat about compromising on video poker pay tables, Tankapalooza 2019 and Super Bowl props.  Co-Host:  @ERosenthal1029 Host:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

This week we chat with Scott Richter. Scott has a very successful slot channel on YouTube called The Big Jackpot that has more than 133,000 subscribers. Scott chats with Tim and Eric about why he enjoys slots, starting his channel, and organizing big group pulls.  Guest:  @ thebigjackpotli Show:  @TheBettorLife Hosts:  @ERosenthal1029  &  @TimothyJLawson Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at Th...

This week the guys chat about losing a particular sports bet, the rumors of Ocean selling again, DraftKings' Sports Betting National Championship and Circa Las Vegas. Co-Host: @ERosenthal1029 Host:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice.

This week's episode brings us a recreational gambler who goes by the moniker "Mississippi Rob." Tim met Rob down in Biloxi last month and joined The Bettor Life for a trip report shortly after. This week, Rob joins as a traditional guest and shares his life as a gambler. Learn about his introduction to gambling, his early experiences in the casino, and how his family feels about his hobby. Guest:...

Eric Rosenthal joins The Bettor Life in 2019 as the official co-host of the podcast. Our first discussion of the year involves reviewing casino offers and how we deal with losing at the casino. Co-Host: @ERosenthal1029 Host:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your po...

It's time to wrap up 2018 and start thinking about gambling goals of 2019. Eric Rosenthal joins me to reflect on our favorite gambling moments of 2018 and discuss a handful of goals we have going into the new year.  Guest: @ERosenthal1029 Host:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Please, take a moment to leave us a rating a...

A handful of us went down to Biloxi a couple weekends ago. We had a great time seeing all the different casinos, placing sports bets, and playing a bunch of craps and pai gow. Mississippi Rob joins the podcast this week to provide the trip report. Enjoy! Guest:  @MississippiRob4 Host:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  TheBettorLife. US/merch Ple...

I first started listening to sports betting podcasts back in 2010. That's when I discovered a personality by the name of "Vegas Runner." Now, 8 years later, he's joining this show to discuss the ups and downs of his career, including contributing to the "tout" industry while selling picks at Pregame. VR is here to clear the air and talk about how he's taking the responsibility of providing picks s...

We're back. To get things rolling again, I invited Tony Snyder from Vice Lounge Online to join me for a chat about drinking and gambling. We talk about a beer challenge I gave myself in 2018, getting comped booze at the casino, and how to keep a healthy mindset when visiting Las Vegas. Guest: @TonySnyder Host:  @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:  T...

The month of November has been nuts. Here's a quick monologue to get you by.  Also in this episode: Some gambling meet up announcements including November 24 at Horseshoe Baltimore. Evaluating what's working and what's not in sports betting Updates from what's to come from The Bettor Life. Join us for a casual meet up at Horseshoe Baltimore on November 24th. Meet and greet is at Guy's bar at 8pm H...

I had the pleasure of meeting and playing craps with Keren from the 360 Vegas Podcast. I invited her onto the show and a few months later, after a few attempts of scheduling, we finally made it happen. Keren talks to us about growing up in a conservative household, falling for Vegas, her perspective as a new Las Vegas resident, and her evolution as a recreational gambler. Also in this episode: A q...