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The Bettor Life
by Timothy Lawson
Come enjoy The Bettor Life. Life as a gambler is unique and fun. This podcast will talk to professional bettors and recreational gamblers alike about poker, table games, sports betting, slots, and other games of chance. Hosted by Timothy Lawson.
Episodes
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Bettor Than Ever
The Bettor Life is moving to a new feed!
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231: Not The Finale (Part Three)
My bettor half joins me to put a bow on 2024 and the current iteration of The Bettor Life.
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230: Not the Finale (Part Two)
Part two of the "not the finale" series features Vegas Duffy of Crap Vegas! We talk Vegas, tables games, casino hosts, and Super Bowls.
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229: Not The Finale (Part One)
The long-awaited "final episode" is here. The only thing is: it won't be the final episode. I'm joined by Captain Jack to talk the current state and future of sports betting, followed by Mark DeVol who reflected on 2024 from a gambling perspective. Also, a Bettor Viewing segment with Mark!
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228: Greetings from Surf City
I've been talking about this episode for about six months. There is a long list of reasons why this has taken so long to release, but I'll save you from my excuses. Zack White (AKA @GambleBalls on X) is a professional bettor and brewery owner. When he's not watching his multi-screen setup in his...
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227: Biloxi and Black Hawk trip previews
Mississippi Rob opens the episode to help me go over the agenda for Biloxi in May. Then, Thomas Slade and his partner Melissa tell us about the Colorado trip in June. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use…
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226: March Madness
Another monologue for you to snack on. I talk about each way I am enjoying March Madness - from survivor pools to open slot parlays. I also answer a handful of questions from listeners focused on my experience at the casino and in Vegas. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life...
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225: Kiosk Games
A short monologue for you to snack on this week. I talk about casino kiosk games, targeting play for future offers, and how my play would change if my local casino was different. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own...
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224: Vinny Chenz on Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Vinny Chenz makes his return to The Bettor Life to talk about his visit to Vegas' new property: Fontainebleau. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you...
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223: Ed Feng
Ed Feng has a Stanford PhD and is the mastermind behind The Power Rank. Ed explains how analytics led to sports betting, how he dabbles at the blackjack table, his feelings on networking at BetBash, and the ever-present need to feel "alive" and how betting can feed that. Use promo code "YOELEVEN"...
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222: 2023 Recap and 2024 Look Ahead with Mark DeVol
I try to do this each year: look back at the year that has passed and look ahead to the year anew. Mark and I review our gambling in 2023 and discuss where we might go in 2024. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own…
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221: Ed Miller
Ed Miller, author of The Logic of Sports Betting and Interception, shares his life of poker, sports betting, and writing. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free...
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220: Happy Thanksgiving 2023
This week's episode if focused on gratitude. It's brief monologue on what I am thankful for plus a special appearance from our friends. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for…
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219: San Diego Casinos + "Snatch" featuring Mark DeVol
This week's episode I talk with Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on That. First, we talk about our October tour of San Diego casinos. Then, we review the movie "Snatch" for Bettor Viewing. Enjoy! Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch...
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218: Back on the Horse featuring Eric Rosenthal
I want to get the ball rolling again so to get a step of momentum, I'm clipping part of the latest Bettor Life 2.0 episode. It's a good one! Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign…
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217: Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue
Waking up the podcast feed with an episode featuring Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue. We talk about vices and the importance of discipline while gambling. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at...
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216: Thomas Viola, Associate Director of Content at Unabated
Fresh off of Labor Day, we have Thomas Viola, content developer for Unabated. Tom shares his story of sports betting, sports broadcasting, getting to Vegas and learning how to gamble. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own...
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215: Bet Bash recap w/ Eric Rosenthal + midyear review w/ Mark DeVol
First, I tell my Bettor Half all about my experiences at Bet Bash - including an 8-hour encounter with a Buffalo Diamond machine. Then, Mark DeVol from You Can Bet on That joins me to discuss our gambling year to date in 2023. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:...
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214: Scott Stratten on tipping, social media, and short rib eggs benedict
Fan favorite and Vegas enthusiast Scott Stratten makes his return to The Bettor Life. Scott has a few things to say about tipping, social media, and some food options in Las Vegas including one of his favorites: short rib eggs benedict. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life...
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213: Spanky previews Bet Bash 3 at Circa in Las Vegas
Professional sports bettor Spanky makes his debut appearance on The Bettor Life to provide a snapshot of who he is as a bettor and to preview each event at Bet Bash 3 including the scavenger hunt in downtown Las Vegas, an interview with Billy Walters, and a panel that explores the fascinating…
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212: Vinny Chenz plays multiple events at 2023 WSOP
Vinny Chenz, one half of the Seven Out podcast, recently went to Vegas to play in the WSOP. Vinny tells us about playing in several WSOP events, poker tells, Vegas, and podcasts. Guest: @SevenOutPod Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop:...
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211: Jack Mullaney plays Event #7: $1,500 Limit Hold'em at the World Series of Poker
Jack Mullaney makes his triumph return to The Bettor Life to tell us about his annual trip to the World Series of Poker to play one event: $1,500 Limit Hold'em. Jack tells us all we need to know about the event and why this is his event of choice. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The…
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210: Community member @TwoWayHardEight
I always enjoy featuring members of our community and learning about who they are as gamblers. I met @TwoWayHardEight at Vegas Vacation in 2019. I've had the pleasure of gambling with him and enjoying different events in Vegas. David shares his affinity for Vegas, his thoughts on its evolution…
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209: Biloxi '23 recap with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol
Biloxi was a BLAST. Naturally, I invited a couple of my friends to join me for a trip report and review of our trip. I spoke with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol about how each of us spent our days, memorable - or not memorable - gambling sessions, and plans for the next trip. Enjoy! Use promo…
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208: Drew Dinsick reflects on The Kentucky Derby
Drew Dinsick was at Churchill Downs the week of the Kentucky Derby to cover the races through a betting lens. We learn about how this opportunity came about, his experience at the track while wearing a media credential, and his thoughts on betting media moving forward. Use promo code "YOELEVEN"…
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207: Biloxi 2023 preview featuring Mississippi Rob
Our Biloxi trip is just nine days away. Mississippi Rob - @MississippiRob4 on Twitter - joins me to preview the gambling town and the agenda for our meetup. Learn about logistics around Biloxi, the nine casinos available, and each opportunity you'll have to gamble, eat and drink with us. Use…
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206: Ryan AKA @RealJuicy of the Gambling With Good JuJu podcast
I asked for more gambling podcasts and I got what I asked for. Ryan and his buddies started the Gambling with Good JuJu podcast as part of their Good JuJu Betting Company brand. Ryan shares his journey of gambling from learning about poker in Westerns on TV to his newfound interest in craps. We...
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205: William Hill - VSiN contributor and sports bettor
William Hill is a sports bettor and contributor at VSiN. Will chats with host Tim Lawson about seeing points spreads in the newspaper when he was a kid, the challenges of betting with different outs, parsing through constant flow of information, and balancing all of it to contribute his own...
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204: Origin Stories Volume 2
This episode features volume two of a set of answers to the question "what was your first exposure to gambling?" I pulled answers from episodes 11-28 featuring responses from Michael Trager, Preston Johnson, Michael Shackleford, Richard Munchkin, and Eric Rosenthal. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo...
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203: Scott Stratten talks Vegas and casino customer service
Today, we talk with Vegas enthusiast Scott Stratten. Scott has been on The Bettor Life a few times, his last being three years ago just after the pandemic shutdown. Well, he's fresh off his first two trips since the pandemic and has thoughts on Vegas and casino customer experience. Use promo code...
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202: Bettor for Everybody featuring Eric Rosenthal
Bettor Life 2.0 is a call back to the era in which Eric Rosenthal was cohost of The Bettor Life. Many consider it the peak era of the show, so we like to revisit it as often as we can. Rare for the main feed, my bettor half comes in for a full episode with discussions only he and I will have...
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201: Origin Stories Volume 1
Episode 201 was once but a dream, but it is here and we roll on! This episode features answers to the question "what was your first exposure to gambling?" I pulled answers from my first ten episodes featuring responses from Gill Alexander, Bill Krackomberger, Adam Bauer, Cousin Vito, Mark DeVol…
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200: 5th Anniversary featuring Gill Alexander
FIVE YEARS. TWO HUNDRED EPISODES. I must say, I'm excited and proud of this milestone. I have launched and produced a dozen podcasts and this is the longest-running and the most successful. I'm so grateful for everyone who listens. Episode 200 features the original guest, my good friend, Gill...
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199: Bettor Life News and Updates plus Bettor Viewing w/ Mark DeVol
This episode features updates on Biloxi, an announcement of March Madness pools, and a segment from the recent episode of Bettor Viewing with Mark DeVol. Guest: @YouCanBetonThat Show:@TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to...
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198: Kelley Bydlon, producer at the Vegas Sports and Information Network
Producer number nine of A Numbers Game at VSiN, Kelley Bydlon is so much more than a producer. Kelley is a Vegas resident that enjoys the casino and betting on sports. We learn about Kelley's journey in broadcast production, his thoughts on sports betting programming, his experiences overseas…
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197: Cousin Vito, Seven Out, and Travel Fanboy All Walk Into a Stream...
It has been nearly two years since we have heard new content from our friends at Cousin Vito's Casino Podcast, Seven Out Podcast, or Travel Fanboy's podcast. Since I am constantly asked about these guys and what they're up to, I decided to bring them on for a group discussion. Want to know if...
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196: David Hill on Gamblers season 2, writing vs podcasting, and demeanor of gamblers
Two years since his original appearance on episode 122 of The Bettor Life, author David Hill joins the podcast to discuss the second season of his show "Gamblers" on the Ringer podcast network. Learn about his process, the challenges, and how he got ghosted by one of his subjects. Enjoy! Guest:...
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195: 2022 Betting Review featuring Mark DeVol
Bettor Life 4.0 has officially begun! We'll kick off next volume of episodes with a look back to 2022 and a look ahead to 2023. With me on this episode is Mark DeVol, cohost of You Can Bet on That. Enjoy! Guest: @YouCanBetonThat Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The...
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194: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad volume III
The third installment of the "Learning How to be a Bettor Dad" monologues. I reflect on learning how to be a recreational gambler and a content creator as a new parent. Then, I play a couple of clips from my other shows with Mark DeVol and Eric Rosenthal. Lastly, some updates from around The…
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193: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad volume II
Another monologue episode covering DraftKings account hacks, World Cup betting, and small town casino trips. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2...
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192: Learning How to be a Bettor Dad
A brief monologue episode to catch you up on happenings here in The Bettor Life and what might be to come. Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: www.bettormerch.com Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2…
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191: This Bettor Be Good featuring Jack Mullaney
Jack Mullaney is a community member that I have been wanting to get on the podcast for some time. I was excited when he agreed to join me before episode 200. Jack and I go through the routine questions, and then Jack brings his bag of prompts that inspires great conversations about playing…
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190: Do AC Bettor featuring Jimmy and Randy
I recently ran up to AC for a couple of days to enjoy one last "casino trip" before the new shooter comes to the table. I met up with my friend Jimmy and met a new friend, Randy, who both join me on this episode to recap our trip to Atlantic City. We discuss an array of things one would expect on…
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189: Asking Bettor Questions featuring Las Vegas Cris
Las Vegas Cris is a professional sports bettor who has made a name for himself with success in sports betting contests. Cris joins us to talk about various aspects of betting and the mental and emotional experience of it all. Also, a look at the gambling content space and how even inexperienced...
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188: So Much the Bettor featuring Rob Pizzola
Rob Pizzola is cofounder of Betstamp and cohost of Circles Off. He joins The Bettor Life to discuss his decade of losing, becoming a successful bettor, the role Twitter had in his development, and where thoughtful content might fit in a space looking for picks. Guest: @RobPizzola Show:...
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187: Bettor Luck Next Time featuring Vinny Chenz
Vinny Chenz, one half of the Seven Out podcast, recently went to Vegas for 38 days to play in the WSOP. Vinny walks us through the logistics of taking his family to the desert, his success and bad luck in several WSOP events, and his take on the tournament, Vegas, and fatherhood. Guest:...
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186: State of The Bettor Life 2022 featuring Captain Jack, Drew Dinsick, and Eric Rosenthal
Sports betting is legal in more than half the country. Degenerate money is drying up and casinos are starting to offer a bit more. Gambling is becoming more commercial in sports and other industries. In this episode, we hear from Captain Jack on the state of sports betting, Drew Dinsick on sports...
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185: Your Bettor Nature featuring Lauren the Bettor
After Lauren the Bettor kept appearing in my feed, I decided to invite her on the podcast to learn more about her bettor life. From Chuck E. Cheese to Circa, Lauren shares her journey as a gambler. Enjoy! Guest: @LaurenTheBettor Show: @TheBettorLife Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The...
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184: For Bettor or for Worse featuring Small Whale
Chris AKA "SmallWhale13" on Twitter is a former card counter and current craps enthusiast. He is the cohost of the Crap Vegas podcast with Vegas Duffy. He shares his experience of slipping into problem gambling, becoming a card counter, and how he has become the gambler he is today. Guest:...
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183: Just as Good if not Bettor featuring Tim Kennedy
This week we welcome community member Tim Kennedy. Tim and I have interacted on Twitter for years and I have had the pleasure of hanging out with him at a couple 360 Vegas Vacations. Tim joins the the podcast to tell us about his yearly poker event with friends, how he fell in love with Vegas…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Come enjoy The Bettor Life. Life as a gambler is unique and fun. This podcast will talk to professional bettors and recreational gamblers alike about poker, table games, sports betting, slots, and other games of chance. Hosted by Timothy Lawson.
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