Bertcast # 622 - Mikki Mase is Banned from Every Casino
May 1, 2024
Notorious gambler, Mikki Mase, shares tales of high stakes gambling, getting banned from every casino, and admiration for Dana White. Topics include baccarat, blackjack, poker, tattoos, and overcoming addiction struggles. The podcast covers luxury gambling experiences in Las Vegas, witty anecdotes, and strategies to beat the system in casinos.
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Chance Meeting With Dana White
- Mikki describes meeting Dana White organically at a casino and discovering they shared nearly identical lists of casinos they were banned from.
- They bonded over gambling experiences and became friends who gambled and partied together in Vegas.
Runaway Years Across Europe
- Mikki recounts running away as a teen, living in Israel, Amsterdam and London while using fake IDs and smuggling drugs.
- He describes arrests, Interpol tracking, and returning to the U.S. to face charges before later rebuilding his life.
Sobriety After Hitting Bottom
- Mikki explains he became sober around age 24 after homelessness and hitting bottom from substance use.
- He credits reading books and encounters with recovery culture for inspiring his long-term sobriety.