Welcome to Gambling With Good JuJu, the show that reviews more authors than Granny’s book club—and drops more casino hacks than your favorite gambling forum. This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with veteran journalist and author Michael Kaplan, whose brand new book Advantage Players pulls back the curtain on the most fascinating figures in gambling.

From Phil Ivey and Kelly Sun's edge-sorting scheme to Mattress Mack’s multi-million dollar sports bets, Kaplan takes us on a tour of high-stakes strategy, psychological warfare, and the rare personalities who consistently beat the house. We also dive into his earlier work covering legends like Stu Ungar, Doyle Brunson, and David Blaine, plus his unexpected path from punk zines to Cigar Aficionado’s gambling columnist.

📚 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Kaplan’s wild early days covering NYC punk rock and the late Stu Ungar
• The origins and ethics of Ivey and Sun’s notorious edge-sorting caper
• Which advantage player tried to deceive the author
• The cancer battle story that made it into the book—and why
• A behind-the-scenes look at characters cut from the final manuscript
• Tips for casual gamblers to find a tiny edge and maximize their comps

Whether you’re a seasoned sharp, a curious casino enthusiast, or just looking for a wild ride through gambling lore, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and strategy.

🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Welcome back to Gambling with Good JuJu, the podcast that boosts your gambling knowledge—not your gambling taxes. (Seriously… they’re out of control.)

This week, Juice and Breezy dive into the disturbing trend of states treating sports betting like a cash-grab raffle. From Maryland to Illinois, lawmakers are ramping up tax rates, slapping on per-bet fees, and leaving recreational bettors with worse odds, fewer promos, and higher stakes. We break it all down—and ask: who’s looking out for the players? Spoiler: it’s not your state rep.

Also in this episode:
🎩 Shoutouts to Charles (NJ), Norman (TX), and Eric (MA) for grabbing Good JuJu merch
📸 Kate Constable and @the_bonus_bandits reppin’ the brand in style
🎙️ Our thoughts on the Cousin Vito interview—roulette dealer clocking, wrestling chops, and why we can’t wait to gamble with him in person
🧳 Winter casino conference dreams: ICE London? ZorkFest? Vegas Vacation?
📚 A sneak peek at next week’s guest, Advantage Players author Michael Kaplan

Plus: a retro Good JuJu ad spot, the return of Parlay Pete (maybe), and Juice gets fired up about political overreach in the betting space.

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🎧 Good JuJu to your bets—and see ya next week!

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Welcome back to Gambling with Good JuJu — the show with more Rich Little Piggies than every casino in Vegas 🐷🎰 (but we’re rich in spirit, baby). This week, we’re thrilled to welcome the one and only Cousin Vito, host of Cousin Vito’s Casino Podcast!

We cover everything from:

• Getting kicked out (or almost) of a casino 🚫
• Vito’s go-to games and under-the-radar favorites 🃏
• The secrets behind relaunching his hit podcast 🎙️
• Wild craps table stories, post-gambling fast food binges, and the age-old buffet vs. steakhouse debate 🍽️
• His love of wrestling and why casino meetups are worth the hype 🤼

Shoutout to Aaron, Jeff in Michigan, and Evan in Florida for repping the Good JuJu merch shop — we appreciate you! 🙌

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