Tips & Tricks
Pick up tips and tricks to help you get an advantage over the casino. Read all about what bets to place, how to understand odds and how to make the most of freebies. They say the house always wins but we’ll teach you how to steal its carpets while no one’s looking.
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be Your Own Casino (1/3)
This is part one of three from our series on games where the odds are in the hustler’s favour. I spend a lot of time explaining how to narrow and occasionally beat the mathematical edge in certain casino games and in turn, I read and discuss...
May 16, 2022
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4 min read
Texas Hold’em – Which Poker Hands Beat Which?
Texas Hold’em is easily the most popular poker variant worldwide. There are many things to learn about poker, but figuring out hand rankings is the first step on the long journey to becoming a good player. Knowing which poker hands beat which isn’t all that hard,...
February 18, 2022
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7 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Arbitrage Betting
Arbitrage betting, or ‘arbing’ for short, is something you may have heard mentioned in the gambling industry. Here, you can...
February 15, 2022
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6 min read
The Ultimate Guide To Tipping Etiquette In American Casinos
Tipping in American casinos has always been a bit complicated. Casinos outsource payroll to the customer and so, from the...
January 26, 2022
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7 min read
2024 US Election Betting: Will History Repeat Itself?
Recommended Bets Back Republicans to win Presidency @ 1.88 (Betfair)Back Elizabeth Warren to be the Democrat Nominee @ 32.0 (Betfair)Back...
January 24, 2022
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Mysterious Case Of “The Flipper”
How many bets or important decisions have been determined by the toss of a coin? From sporting events to all-or-nothing...
December 14, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Bogus Scams
Not every scam I hear about is as real or widespread as you might think. I regularly receive panicked warnings...
September 26, 2021
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5 min read
Surrender In Blackjack: Everything You Need To Know To Take Advantage
The proper use of either early or late surrender in blackjack can dramatically cut the house advantage over skilled players....
September 9, 2021
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4 min read
12 Sneaky Ways To Cheat At Slots
Slot machines are some of the most lucrative games on the casino floor for both the players and the house...
August 12, 2021
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4 min read
Top 10 Insider Tips We Learned From Casino Staff On Reddit
Casino employees are the best people to go to for tips and tricks on all things casino-related, and they're often...
August 6, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Protecting Yourself From Crypto Scammers
Recently I delved into the issues of investing in crypto and understanding the dangers of various coins based on the...
July 21, 2021
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6 min read
8 Different Ways To Pick Your Lottery Numbers
When it comes to choosing lottery numbers, everyone has their own preferred method. Some like to analyze past draws to...
July 16, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: 4 Easy Bar Bets You Can Learn In Minutes
I think it’s time I shared some more ways to make a little money from your friends and the following...
July 15, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The “Seven Out” Con Game
A little-known gambling joint that’s been played all over the world is the game of “Seven Out”. It’s a simple...
July 7, 2021
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4 min read
Political Betting: What Comes Next For The Trumps And How Should You Bet On It?
With Donald Trump expected to return to the campaign trail any day soon, expect the drama to resume.Betting markets are...
June 11, 2021
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4 min read
6 Reasons Why You Should Never Count Cards
When it comes to getting an edge over the casino, many players look to card counting. This age-old practice involves...
May 28, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Being Your Own Con Artist
Imagine that this time next year you are in a completely unpredictable situation - something no one at this exact...
May 8, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Avoid Getting Scammed On Vacation
A few years ago, I spent a week in New York City, visiting places of interest, museums and restaurants while...
April 24, 2021
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4 min read
5 Cheapest Ways To Get Yourself Into The Main Event
Playing in the Main Event is a dream for almost every poker player. Whether you’re just a casual fan of...
April 22, 2021
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8 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Be A Better Gambler
There’s an inherent danger in entering into any proposition without being properly informed or prepared in advance. When plunged into...
April 11, 2021
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4 min read
How To Get The Most Out Of GGPoker’s Cash Drops Feature
In recent years, online poker rooms have been looking for ways to make the game more entertaining and appealing to...
April 7, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Informed Influence
Information is the main currency of the 21st century whether it is collected openly, shared freely, stolen or secretly inserted....
March 30, 2021
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5 min read
Top 7 Ways To Avoid Getting Cheated With Marked Cards
The days of the Wild, Wild West are long gone now. Today if you feel like playing poker, you can...
March 26, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Fortune Teller’s Egg Scam
Over 11 seasons and three specials of The Real Hustle television show, there were a few con games that made...
March 18, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Purse Swindle
One of the great pleasures of filming The Real Hustle for 11 seasons was that it gave me the chance...
March 11, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: The Secret Of Soapy Smith
The name Jefferson Randolph “Soapy” Smith is well known amongst magicians, Old West historians and cheating aficionados. Soapy evolved from...
February 27, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Reworking Old Con Games
Con games evolve over time and can be adapted to new circumstances, cultural shifts or technology. In this article, I’m...
February 13, 2021
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5 min read
Top Politics Betting Markets To Follow Around The World In 2021
2020 broke all records for political betting. Turnover on the race for next US president rose eightfold, on what was...
February 9, 2021
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3 min read
PKOs: The Pros, Cons, And Best Strategies To Gain An Advantage
Progressive knockout tournaments, or PKOs as they are often referred to, have become quite popular in recent years. Expanding on...
January 21, 2021
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8 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Cheat At Roulette With Past Posting
When I first met crooked-gambling expert Darwin Ortiz at a lecture for magicians in Glasgow, I was eager to pick...
January 18, 2021
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: A Sneaky Prop Bet In Monte Carlo
Formula one weekend in Monte Carlo is a strange place with barriers, road closures and ugly billboards scattered around a...
January 4, 2021
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: 2 Bar Bets Guaranteed To Win You Free Drinks
It only seems fair that readers of this blog deserve a few free drinks. In this article, I’m going to...
December 21, 2020
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5 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Data – What Matters Most?
In any situation or human interaction, information flows between participants depending on what is deliberately being conveyed or observed. Some...
December 7, 2020
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: An Old School Con Game
This is a favourite old-time con trick that was described in The Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields and was performed...
November 23, 2020
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6 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Stealing Stuff From Crazy Gideon’s With A Fake Pregnancy Suit
Before The Real Hustle, I co-created and starred in a show called The Takedown on Court TV that featured a...
October 26, 2020
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5 min read
US Election Betting Tips – Predictions For The Result, Margin, States And Senate
Political Betting Expert Paul Krishnamurty's Recommended Bets (All with Betfair) Joe Biden to become Next President @ 1.54 Joe Biden to...
October 23, 2020
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4 min read
Can Quantum Entanglement Really Help You Win At Blackjack?
Every blackjack player wants to find an edge over their opponents, right? You’ll be using strategy and mathematics when you...
October 10, 2020
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: How To Hustle
With a good proposition bet, the sucker will quickly realise he or she has been had. But, with the right...
October 5, 2020
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5 min read
How To Bet On The US Election
Ask one hundred people what they believe is the single biggest betting market of all-time, or will be in 2024,...
September 28, 2020
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4 min read
R. Paul Wilson On: Stealing Machines
Believe it or not, an ingenious contraption invented over 130 years ago is still in use today both in private...
August 18, 2020
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5 min read
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