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Gambling: How to do it good (with apologies to Ty Burrell)
Welcome to a primer with a goofy title, inspired by Ty Burrell (best known as Phil Dunphy on Modern Family), who once said, when accepting an award, "be sure to read my book 'Acting: How to Do It Good'". We, for one, thought it was funny. Now, to get serious for a few moments, here are some pointers designed to help you play longer, enjoy it more, limit your losses, and improve your chances of winning a little something. The Casino Wants You Emotional. Here’s Why That’s Your

Jeff Young
May 192 min read


Going All in on Three Card Poker Side Bets
Almost every table game in Nevada casinos offers players a side bet or two. I'll explain why I’m a fan of TCP side bets in particular.

Jeff Young
Jan 224 min read


So, you won a huge lottery jackpot. Congrats! Now what?
Key question: How do you want to be paid? We'll review the options and learn how investing the win in different ways might affect your bottom line. In this blog we will study the difference between taking a large lottery win as an annuity or in one lump sum, and the difference between buying your ticket in a state that taxes winnings, like Arizona, and a state that does not – like California. For illustration purposes, let’s use the current Powerball jackpot, which stands at

Jeff Young
Dec 18, 20257 min read
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