Battle Plan: Episode 183In this episode, we deploy to the War Room with data from 300 simulated blackjack sessions to mathematically prove that "playing it safe" with a tight stop-loss is actually suffocating your bankroll—we have the numbers to show why you need to let variance breathe. Then, TRG gets candid in a "Mean Things" segment about almost quitting the show after being targeted by the "Corporate Blue" morality police. We answer a burning question about why your Casino Host might seem like they are ghosting you (and why booking a comp isn't like using Expedia), conduct a full 2025 property-by-property audit of Atlantic City, and conclude in the Virtual VIP Lounge with John Silva from Insanely Cool Software to discuss a game-changing tool for craps players.
The Ramblin Gambler does a Questions My Sons Ask Segment to respond to a question from Valley Nomad from a more advanced point of view (12:09). Then TRG looks at a very important casino wisdom from a beginners point of view (20:55) before using a Moment of Koncepts Segment to take a look at imposter syndrome and comps for more experienced players (31:12). Finally, in the Virtual VIP Lounge, some sips and a story about the moment he understood how to win the game of casino gambling (51:32).
The Ramblin Gambler does a Questions My Sons Ask Segment to respond to a question from Valley Nomad from a beginners point of view (11:09). Then TRG looks at a very important casino wisdom from a beginners point of view (15:05) before using a Moment of Koncepts Segment to take a look at imposter syndrome and comps from a beginners point of view (22:56). Finally, in the Virtual VIP Lounge, some sips and a story about the first comp TRG ever received (37:31).
The Ramblin Gambler provides a transparent answer to a bankroll question (18:43), then shares a Moment of Casino Wisdom on the importance of finding allies (37:30. TRG then does a Core Koncepts segment comparing the house advantage for various forms of blackjack (53:54), before discussing a week of casino travel and comps (1:02:47). In the Virtual VIP Lounge, TRG has a quick story about maxing his casino comps by negotiating the right average wager size (1:21:41).
The Ramblin Gambler answers a question about his changing style of play in a questions my sons ask segment (12:16). Then during a Moment of Casino Wisdom, he shows how 2 Wisdoms can be combined to create another source of casino revenue (26:58). As part of a Core Koncepts segment, TRG explains the 4 chip magic that is the start ofTRG4, Win More, Keep More (42:14), before retiring to the Virtual VIP Lounge for some sips, an out take from his interview on Good JuJu Bets and a story to demonstrate that he has not been beating the house for 40 years (51:08).
In a Questions My Sons Ask segment (8:38), TRG answers a question about using a Wager Saver. Excelsior Brigade Member Double Down 21, joins with a Core Koncepts segment that presents his case for playing 6-5 blackjack vs 3-2 blackjack (20:17). In a Travel segment, TRG talks with Same Bet about some travel he did up and down the Las Vegas strip (25:15), before Equine Ensign takes over a Moment of Casino Wisdom segment to present the 2nd 30 days of his YouTube Channel, 30 Day Gambler craps results (53:38). Finally, TRG is back for some sips and a quick story in the Virtual VIP Lounge (58:00).
The Rambin Gambler answers some questions about how tier points are earned in a Questions My Sons Ask segment (8:06). Then TRG shares a Moment of Casino Wisdom, and examines how he managed to misapply several of them on a recent cruise (22:46), he then shares some observations and results from a recent cruise to Cabo (33:22). During a Core Koncepts segment, TRG applies playing for the long run to his results from 3 cruises this summer (1:02:18). In an off the cuff Virtual VIP Lounge, TRG rambles a bit on the idea of being a Mr. Papagorgio, not a Rusty (1:11:54).
During a Questions My Sons Ask Segment, Nakatomi Tony joins TRG for the answer to the question, so what else is going on? (11:33). Then TRG discusses exceptions to the Core Koncepts (30:00), before doing a Moment of Koncepts segment to discuss the value of desperation (49:57). Finally, in the Virtual VIP Lounge, TRG uses some recent date nights to demonstrate living an casino enhanced lifestyle and wanting the win more than wanting the action (1:07:0).
The Ramblin Gambler starts with a Core Koncepts segment discussing blackjack basic strategy (9:360), before Mrs. TRG takes over with an Oasis segment reviewing the pool complex on MSC Meraviglia (15:36). Then TRG shares the parable of The Padawan, The Path, and the Trickster Unicorn (22:06). In a Travel segment TRG shares his experiences and results surprising the squad in Atlantic City (28:21), before adjourning to the Virtual VIP Lounge to reveal how he and Nakatomi Tony entered a VIP Lounge without proper ID (52:14).
The Ramblin Gambler starts with a Moment of Casino Wisdom to revisit having a Win Stack (11:15). Then Excelsior Brigade Member Lucky Drunk takes over to share an amazing application of the core koncepts to table buyin and unit size during a Moment of Koncepts segment (21:17). Then in a Travel segment, TRG shares his thoughts on the first Blackjack Kruise and his gambling results for the Kriuse (31:47). Finally, in the Virtual VIP Lounge, audio from the Kruise Welcome party is shared to give a sense of what the Kruise was like (46:53).
The Ramblin Gambler and Members of the Squad share 2 Kools and I was a fool from their time on the 8-2025 Blackjack Cruise!
The Ramblin Gambler uses a Core Koncepts segment to discuss ways to manage continuous shuffle blackjack games (6:43), before a Questions My Son's Ask segment looking at answers to questions a Pai Gow Poker expert would have asked about Pai Gow (15:20). Finally, in a Virtual VIP Lounge segment, TRG shares that the quest is complete. A tool for T.R.A.C.K. ing casino results has been found. The tool can be customized and is easily shared (27:09).
The Ramblin Gambler answers a listener question (12:54), then re-shares a Moment of Casino Wisdom from year 1 of the podcast (18:54). Then TRG does a Core Koncepts segment to examine where Pai Gow Poker fits in the Casino Kombat arsenal (23:03). Before turning the microphone over to Equine Ensign of the 30 Day Gambler Youtube Channel to discuss 30 days of testing the Play All Day craps strategy (42:13).
The Ramblin Gambler starts with a Moments of Koncepts segment to discuss who got the group a great free cruise (9:15). Then in a Core Koncepts segment, TRG shares The Questing Scholar Methodology (17:48). Finally, in the Virtual VIP Lounge, the Rick Springfield Story is revisited from a group point of view (37:20).
TRG and the Squad plan and answer questions for the upcoming 2025 Card Kruise.
After sharing some successes from the Casino Kombat Galaxy, The Ramblin Gambler uses Casino Wisdom #7 to examine recent changes to U.S. Tax law (16:14). Then, during a Moment of Koncepts segment TRG shares some lessons the squad has taught him about the benefits of gambling regularly (34:44). Finally, in the Virtual VIP Lounge, the story of TRG and the Kismet comedy of errors! (49:78).
The Ramblin Gambler introduces someone new in a Moment of Casino Wisdom (9:55). The Ramblin Gambler looks at the differences between European and American blackjack in a Core Koncepts segment 26:03) before doing a travel segment to talk about a visit to a casino in Columbia (35:21). In the Virtual VIP Lounge, TRG discusses the effects of a 'weed' beer he enjoyed in Columbia (56:01).
The Ramblin Gambler fields questions about working with independent casinos hosts, including how to boost your ADT score.
The Ramblin Gambler explains the In's and Out's of using an Independent Casino Host to arrange your casino travel.
The Ramblin Gambler answers a question about charity (10:40), before diving into how to customize the Core Koncepts (19:36). Finally, TRG finishes up in the Virtual VIP Lounge asking all of you for a favor (39:23).