Reason #2 why the Wizard likes Bovada:

No-hassle practice games

Most online casinos spend more effort trying to separate you from your money than they do trying to give you a good experience. They have all kinds of popup windows, they usually make you download their software, and if they do offer play-in-browser games then you have to register an account before you can play. And if you register they start sending you emails trying to get you to deposit real money.

But Bovada is different. They have no popup windows at all, and their practice games play right in your browser, with no download, and no registration required. You don’t even have to give up your email address. It couldn’t be simpler: just one click and you’re playing the game.

I wish all online casinos showed this much respect for their players. Other casinos practically ask for your first born child to play for free. Meanwhile Bovada is patient and does not twist anybody’s arm to play for real money. You can play as long as you like for free with no obligation. The real-money games are available if that’s your preference, but if not, you can play the free practice games for as long as you like without hassle.

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Gambling with an Edge

I'm excited to announce beginning February 3 I will co-host the radio program Gambling with an Edge with Bob Dancer. The show is Thursdays at 7:00 PM on KLAV 1230 AM in Las Vegas. Don't panic if you're not in Vegas, since you can listen to the station live anytime from their web site. I also plan to archive past shows here, as Bob Dancer does at BobDancer.com .

Gambling with an Edge premiered on Feb 3, 2011 with hosts Bob Dancer and Frank Kneeland. Coincidentally, I was the guest on the first show, the first of three appearances. Six months later, Frank was replaced by co-host Richard Munchkin. Now, another six months later, Richard decided to leave the show and I will be assuming his spot.

As the name implies, the show is about gambling; in particular, advantage gambling. Personally, I would like to diversify the topics and guests a little. To be specific, I would like to interview some typical people in common Vegas professions to learn how to get started and advance as well as to gain advice on etiquette and tipping. Gambling will still be the emphasis, of course.

If you think you would make an appropriate guest on the show, feel free to contact me.

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