If you're not familiar with a podcast, it's similar to a radio show, except that it's a digital sound file that you can listen to at your convenience. You can listen to podcasts on your computer or on a portable digital music player.
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.
You can automatically subscribe to the American Casino Guide Show through iTunes, or simply copy the following URL and paste it into your podcatching program: http://www.americancasinoguide.libsyn.com/rss If you prefer, you can simply listen to each show individually, as listed below.
List of Available Podcasts
November, 2008 - Problem Gambling Awareness
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 you can tell if someone is a problem gambler; sources of help for problem gamblers; and advice to avoid becoming a problem gambler.
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October, 2008 - The Basics of Video Poker with Linda Boyd
Steve interviews Linda Boyd, author of The Video Poker Edge, on the basics of video poker. They discuss why video poker is better than playing slots; which are the best VP games to play; how to find the highest-paying VP machines; how to learn the correct playing strategies; and how to use slot clubs for maximum benefits.
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September, 2008 - Visiting Tunica, Mississippi
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.
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August, 2008 - Blackjack Card Counting Teams with Tommy Hyland
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 that teams encounter, what the future looks like for card counters, and his general advice for blackjack players.
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July, 2008 - Interview with gaming author Frank Scoblete
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.
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June, 2008 - Getting the most out of slot clubs with Jeffrey Compton
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.
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May, 2008 - Howard Schwartz of the Gambler's Book Shop in Las Vegas
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.
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April, 2008 - Visiting Atlantic City
Steve interviews Jeff Vasser, Executive Director of the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority about what visitors can expect to see and do in Atlantic City. They discuss the city's typical visitor; getting to and around the city; the newest developments that have opened, or are in the planning stages; and a quick take on all of the city's casino resorts.
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March, 2008 - Gambling and Taxes with Jean Scott
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.
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February, 2008 - How to Become a Professional Gambler with Arnold Snyder
Steve interviews blackjack and poker expert Arnold Snyder about how a player can learn to become a professional player at those two casino games.
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January, 2008 - New casino Games with John Grochowski
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.
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December, 2007 - An update on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Casinos
Steve interviews Nicole Learson, Director of Marketing at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. They discuss, on a property-by-property basis, how the casinos in the area have changed since Hurricane Katrina and what new developments are expected in the future.
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November, 2007 - How to Choose the Best Video Poker Paytables with Jean Scott
Steve interviews video poker expert Jean Scott about how to choose the best video poker paytables. They discuss how to find paytables offering the best returns; which paytables have high "volatility," which can require a bigger bankroll; and which ones offer better returns on progressive machines.
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October, 2007 - Maximizing Comps at Blackjack with Max Rubin
Steve interviews Max Rubin, co-host of CBS TV's Ultimate Blackjack Tour and author of "Comp City." They discuss Max's background in the casino industry and his past work as a card counter. Max also gives tips for blackjack players looking to exploit the casino comping system.
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September, 2007 - Playing Craps with Larry Edell -
Steve interviews Larry Edell, author of seven books on craps and webmaster of thecrapshooter.com. They discuss how to play craps, the game's good and bad bets, maximizing casino comps in craps, and using "controlled dice shooting" to overcome the casino's mathematical advantage.
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August, 2007 - Winning on Slot Machines with Frank Legato
Steve interviews Frank Legato, author of "How To Win Millions Playing Slot Machines...Or Lose Trying." They discuss how slots work and tips for players to increase their chances of winning.
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July, 2007 - Saving Money in Las Vegas with Anthony Curtis, publisher of Las Vegas Advisor Newsletter
Steve interviews Anthony Curtis, publisher of the "Las Vegas Advisor" newsletter. They discuss various ways to save money on rooms, shows, food and gambling while visiting, or planning a trip to, Las Vegas.
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June, 2007 - Beatable Casino Games with "The Wizard of Odds," Michael Shackleford
Steve interviews Michael Shackleford, also known as "The Wizard of Odds," for his opinion on which casino games are beatable. They discuss slots, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat with tips from Mike on how to either beat a game, or lessen the casino's advantage.
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May, 2007 - Texas Hold'em Poker with Bill Burton
Steve interviews Bill Burton, the casino gambling guide at About.com and author of "Get The Edge at Low-Limit Texas Hold'em!" They discuss how to play Texas Hold'em and strategies for winning.
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April, 2007 - Maximizing Slot Club Benefits, with Jean Scott
Steve interviews Frugal Gambling author, Jean Scott, for her expertise on casino slot clubs. They discuss how various slot club systems work, how to earn cashback and comps, plus other ways for players to earn maximum benefits.
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March, 2007 - How to Become a Professional Video Poker Player, with Bob Dancer
Steve interviews professional video poker player, Bob Dancer, who has won more than $1 million in his career. They discuss what it takes to become a professional player, including: choosing the right machines, using proper strategies, bankroll considerations and more.
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February, 2007 - Blackjack with Henry Tamburin
Steve interviews gaming author and blackjack newsletter publisher, Henry Tamburin. They discuss the new Speed Count system for counting cards; how rule changes affect a casino's mathematical advantage; how to find the best games, how to avoid the worst games; and how to get a FREE three-month subsciption to Henry's newsletter.
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January, 2007 - Video Poker with Linda Boyd
Steve interviews Linda Boyd, author of "The Video Poker Edge." They discuss Linda's background and her advice for video poker players.
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December, 2006 - Casino Gambling with Mark Pilarski
Steve interviews syndicated gaming writer Mark Pilarski whose column appears in newspapers, magazines and web sites throughout the world. They discuss Mark's background, his advice for players, plus interesting stories from his columns as well as his casino career.
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November, 2006 - Blackjack with Stanford Wong
Steve interviews blackjack expert Stanford Wong. They discuss Wong's background, card counting, the current state of blackjack in Las Vegas and tips for players wanting to get the most for their money when playing blackjack.
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October, 2006 - Blackjack Tournaments with Ken Einiger
Steve interviews Ken Einiger, World Series of Blackjack champion and author of "Play To Win." Steve and Ken discuss blackjack tournaments and the best strategies for playing in them.
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September, 2006 - Slot Machine Myths with John Robison
Steve interviews John Robison, author of "The Slot Experts Guide to Playing Slots." Steve and John play "Mythbusters" and examine 11 common myths that people have about playing slot machines.
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August, 2006 - Video Poker with Jean Scott -
Steve explains the three big differences between slots and video poker. He also interviews Jean Scott, author of "The Frugal Gambler" and "Frugal Video Poker" to get her tips for winning at video poker.
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July, 2006 - Slot Machines with John Grochowski
Steve explains how slot machines work and how casinos decide what they should be set to pay out. He also interviews syndicated gaming writer, and author of "The Slot Machine Answer Book," John Grochowski, to get his tips for winning on the slots.
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June, 2006 - Gulf Coast Casinos with Linda Mabry
Steve gives three tips on how to save money when booking a trip to a casino hotel, plus he interviews former Biloxi Sun-Herald gaming writer Linda Mabry for an updateon the status of all casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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