

Richard Munchkin: Stories and Exploits from a Blackjack Hall of Famer | BJA152
Apr 2, 2025
Richard Munchkin, a Blackjack Hall of Famer and co-host of Gambling with an Edge, shares captivating tales from his extensive career in advantage play. He recounts how he juggled college life while earning from backgammon and poker. Richard dives into the complexities of shuffle tracking and the delicate balance of anonymity at casinos. He reflects on his humorous yet risky currency exchange adventures in post-Wall Poland and the importance of reputation and networking in the high-stakes gambling world.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Art of Advantage Play: Early Days in Gambling
01:31 • 20min
Legality and Anecdotes of Hole Carding in Blackjack
21:02 • 3min
Anonymity and Strategy at the Casino
24:09 • 5min
Currency Exchange Adventures in Korea
29:00 • 7min
A Gambling Adventure in Post-Wall Poland
35:41 • 4min
Currency Chaos: A Risky Exchange
39:26 • 5min
The Balancing Act of Advantage Play
44:17 • 12min