The Bettor Life

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.

231: Not The Finale (Part Three) 12/27/2024

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. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/34631620

230: Not the Finale (Part Two) 12/12/2024

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. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/34421380

229: Not The Finale (Part One) 12/04/2024

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! /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/34276975

228: Greetings from Surf City 04/30/2024

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 home office, he co-owns the Salty Turtle Beer Company in Surf City, NC. Zack tells us about his journey as a gambler, his journey as a brewery owner, and how those two journeys coexist today. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/31043608

227: Biloxi and Black Hawk trip previews 04/18/2024

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/30891763

226: March Madness 03/21/2024

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 online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/30477393

225: Kiosk Games 03/11/2024

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/30318238

224: Vinny Chenz on Fontainebleau Las Vegas 02/29/2024

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/30165183

223: Ed Feng 02/06/2024

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" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/29816348

222: 2023 Recap and 2024 Look Ahead with Mark DeVol 01/23/2024

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/29620498

221: Ed Miller 12/19/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/29139958

220: Happy Thanksgiving 2023 11/23/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/28766968

219: San Diego Casinos + "Snatch" featuring Mark DeVol 11/14/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/28628333

218: Back on the Horse featuring Eric Rosenthal 11/07/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/28539065

217: Sergio AKA @VivaLasValue 10/03/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/28213778

216: Thomas Viola, Associate Director of Content at Unabated 09/06/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27963669

215: Bet Bash recap w/ Eric Rosenthal + midyear review w/ Mark DeVol 08/23/2023

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: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27826140

214: Scott Stratten on tipping, social media, and short rib eggs benedict 08/07/2023

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 online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27681291

213: Spanky previews Bet Bash 3 at Circa in Las Vegas 07/24/2023

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 world of gambling Twitter. Guest: @Spanky Show: Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Support the show with a monthly pledge at Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27556467

212: Vinny Chenz plays multiple events at 2023 WSOP 07/17/2023

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: Show: Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Support the show with a monthly pledge at Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27481584

211: Jack Mullaney plays Event #7: $1,500 Limit Hold’em at the World Series of Poker 07/04/2023

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 Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27366279

210: Community member @TwoWayHardEight 06/20/2023

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, and his favorite parts of casinos on the Vegas strip. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/27199923

209: Biloxi '23 recap with Mississippi Rob and Mark DeVol 05/29/2023

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 code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26981850

208: Drew Dinsick reflects on The Kentucky Derby 05/17/2023

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" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26864544

207: Biloxi 2023 preview featuring Mississippi Rob 05/10/2023

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 promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26795256

206: Ryan AKA @RealJuicy of the Gambling With Good JuJu podcast 04/17/2023

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 also get an inside look at what inspired his new podcast. You can find Ryan @RealJuicy on Twitter. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26562954

205: William Hill - VSiN contributor and sports bettor 04/04/2023

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 thoughts on VSiN and the Gold Boys Network. Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26438175

204: Origin Stories Volume 2 03/29/2023

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: Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Support the show with a monthly pledge at Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26373459

203: Scott Stratten talks Vegas and casino customer service 03/21/2023

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 "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26300013

202: Bettor for Everybody featuring Eric Rosenthal 03/14/2023

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 including bookies dying, pai gow ethics, and advantage play slots. Show: Use promo code "YOELEVEN" for 11% off at The Bettor Life online shop: Want to launch your own podcast? Use promo code "BETTOR" at sign up for 2 months free when you sign up for a plan at Libsyn, my podcast hosting service of choice. Please, take a moment to leave us a rating and review in your podcast app of choice like iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. /episode/index/show/abettorlife/id/26230140

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