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Wizard of Odds Casino Games Videos

Mike the Wizard

Not only can you read all about how to play casino table games, but now you can watch our comprehensive exclusive collection of videos. And what not a better host than the master gambling wizard of all time Michael Shackleford!

Pros Lead the Way

Videos are conducted and broadcast in a range of settings including inside a Vegas Casino with professional dealers and/or the creator of unique games. Detailed instructions will guide your every step of the way. The rules are thoroughly explained, and actual hands are dealt and played out.

Some broadcasts are conducted exclusively by Mike Shackleford elaborating on the odds of RTP (return-to-player) and house edge. He will take the guesswork out with mathematical precision of outcomes.

Game Collection

Traditional and unique twists on existing games are analyzed including:

…with many more options to choose to choose from.

Improve Your Gameplay

In no time at all the apprentice will be trained by the best in the business. Ideal for a newbie or an experienced player who needs to brush up or simply change technique.

The pros will lead the way by going over:

  • Basic rules
  • Strategy
  • Tips
  • Odds
  • Best bets

Benefits of Gambling Videos

Video-based teaching adds another layer of understanding through visual training. It is an excellent resource for expanding the know-how it takes to sharpen gameplay. Additionally, each video has a transcript of each session.

Discover the answers to lingering questions and get the clarity needed to enhance not only skill but confidence necessary to win.

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Craps

2024


Other

Cutting Edge

LiveStream

2023


Craps

Other

Cutting Edge

LiveStream

2022


Other

Cutting Edge

LiveStream

2021


Other

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Buffalo Gold Collection

The Wizard explains how to play Buffalo Gold Collection.

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1-3-2-6 Betting System

The Wizard explains, demonstrates, and analyzes the 1-3-2-6 betting system.

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John Cokos Interivew

John Cokos of Pro Craps interviews the Wizard for an hour as part his craps-a-thon, a 24-hour livestream.

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88 Fortunes

The Wizard explains how to play 88 Fortunes.

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How to Play Da Vinci Diamond Keno

The Wizard explains and demonstrates how to play Da Vinci Diamonds keno.

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Anti-Martingale Betting System

The Wizard analyzes the Anti-Martingale, also known as the reverse martingale, betting system.

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Keefer Roulette System Analysis

The Wizard analyzes the Keefer Roulette System

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Lucky Larry's Lobstermainia Analysis

The Wizard demonstrates how to calculate the expected return of the slot machine Lucky Larry's Lobstermania.

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Battleship

The Wizard explains and analyzes the casino game Battleship.

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Keno Explosion

The Wizard makes his case that Keno Explosion does not follow the natural odds of live keno.

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Ultimate X Gold Video Poker

The Wizard explains how to play Ultimate X Gold Video Poker.

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Omaha (part 2 of 2)

In this part 2, the Wizard and company go over some variations of the poker game, Omaha.

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Omaha (part 1 of 2)

The Wizard and the usual suspects explain the basics of the poker variant, Omaha.

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Martingale Betting System

The Wizard explains and analyzes the Martingale betting system.

LiveStream

2020


Wizard of Odds Video Interview

Other

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Good Guys Bad Guys

The Wizard, Angela, and company explain how to play the poker variant Good Guys Bad Guys

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Screw Your Neighbor

The Wizard teaches and demonstrates how to play Screw Your Neighbor.

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Vegas Overcharging, Rips-Offs, and Scams

The Wizard and Angela discuss the top ways tourists get over-charged, ripped-off, and scammed.

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State Flag Trivia

Mike and Angela challenge each other to a game of state flag trivia.

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Slot Machine FAQ

Angela challenges Mike to some frequently asked questions about slot machines.

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Video Poker FAQ

Angela Wyman sits down with Michael Shackleford from Wizard of Odds, and asks him all different sorts of questions about video poker.

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D'Alembert Betting System

The Wizard explains and analyzes the d'Alembert betting system.

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Oscar's Grind Betting System

The Wizard explains how to play the Oscar's Grind betting system and what to expect from it if you do.

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Ten Best Bets in the Casino

The Wizard and Angela go over the ten best bets in the casino.

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Downtown Las Vegas Reopening

The Wizard visits downtown Las Vegas, six days after casinos reopened, to see how safe it is to return.

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Fibonacci Betting System

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Cash Card - Exploring New Casino Game

Explore new casino game similar to Roulette - Cash Card created in 2020 by 18-year old gambling aficionado!

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Labouchere/Cancellation Betting System

The Wizard explains how to play the Labouchere (aka cancellation/split Margingale) betting system and what to expect from it if you do.

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Blackjack Rules and Strategy Video Tutorial

The Wizard explains the rules and strategy to blackjack on his demo game.

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Unicycle Ride on the Las Vegas Strip

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All Quiet on the Las Vegas Strip

The Wizard takes a bike ride around Las Vegas, including the Strip, during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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How Wixiplay Casino Cheats -- Part 2

Mike addresses some comments and criticisms about part 1 of this is Wixiplay cheating allegation.

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Baccarat Score Boards

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Baccarat Basics

The Wizard explains the basics of baccarat on his demo game.

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How Wixiplay Casino Cheats -- Part 1

Mike accuses Wixiplay.io Internet casino of cheating and stealing.

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Craps Demo Game -- Part 1

The Wizard of Odds explains the basic of craps by going over the pass, odds, and come bets.

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Crazy 4 Poker Demo Game

The Wizard of Odds demonstrates his Crazy 4 Poker demo game, showing the rules, odds, and strategy for the game.

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Mississippi Stud Demo Game

The Wizard of Odds demonstrates his Mississippi Stud demo game, showing the rules, odds, and strategy for the game.

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Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em Demo Game

The Wizard of Odds demonstrates his Ultimate Texas Hold 'em demo game, showing the rules, odds, and strategy for the game.

LiveStream

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December 17, 2020 Live Stream

Mike answers audience questions and challenges the audience with Hanukkah trivia.

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Ask Mike Anything -- December 3, 2020

Another fun Ask Mike Anything.

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Ask Mike Anything (with Fr. Michael) -- October 30, 2020

To celebrate Halloween, Father Michael takes over for the Wizard.

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September 3, 2020 Live Stream

This week Father Michael takes over for the Wizard as he challenges the audience to bible trivia as well as answering gambling questions.

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August 27, 2020 Live Stream

August 27, 2020 Live Stream

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July 30, 2020 Live Stream

Ask Mike Anything -- July 20, 2020

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July 23, 2020 Live Stream

July 23, 2020 Live Stream

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July 16, 2020 Live Stream

July 16, 2020 Live Stream

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July 9, 2020 Live Stream

July 9, 2020 Live Stream.

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LiveStream -- 06/23/2020

Mike takes on questions from the live audience and the Wizard of Vegas forum.

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June 18, 2020 Live Stream

June 18, 2020 Live Stream

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Vegas is Open

Heather and Mike discuss Vegas's reopening.

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LiveStream -- 05/28/2020

May 28, 2020 Live Stream.

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Ask Me Anything -- April 30, 2020

Ask Me Anything -- April 30, 2020

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May 14, 2020 Live Stream.

May 14, 2020 Live Stream.

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May 7, 2020 Live Stream.

May 7, 2020 Live Stream.

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April 23, 2020 Live Stream.

April 23, 2020 Live Stream.

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LiveStream -- 04/16/2020

April 16, 2020 Live Stream.

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LiveStream -- 04/09/2020

April 9, 2020 Live Stream.

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LiveStream -- 03/26/2020

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LiveStream -- 03/19/2020

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Live Stream -- 02/13/2020

In this live stream, Mike and Heather take on a wide variety of questions.

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LiveStream -- 03/05/2020

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Live Stream -- 01/30/2020

In this second live stream of 2020, Mike and Heather take on a wide variety of questions.

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Live Stream -- 01/16/2020

In this first live stream of 2020, Mike and Heather take on a wide variety of questions.

2019


Other

Cutting Edge

LiveStream

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Ask Me Anything -- June 6, 2019

Ask Me Anything -- June 6, 2019

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Ask Me Anything -- Jun 13, 2019

Ask Me Anything -- Jun 13, 2019

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Ask Me Anything -- June 27, 2019

Ask the Anything -- June 27, 2019

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LiveStream -- 12/26/19

In this part 2 of 2, Mike asks Heather some Christmas trivia questions and then answers questions submitted by members of sister site Latest Casino Bonuses (lcb.org).

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LiveStream -- 12/19/19

In this part 1 of 2, Mike answers questions submitted by members of sister site Latest Casino Bonuses (lcb.org).

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LiveStream -- 10/24/2019

In this episode Father Michael stands in for the Wizard, with Private Heather from the USS Enterprise, to take confessions, answer questions of faith, and still take on some gambling questions meant for the Wizard in this special Halloween episode.

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LiveStream -- 09/12/19

In today's "ask me anything" Heather and Mike discuss such topics as our upcoming books, money management, cell phone usage in sports books, a follow-up on the worst song in human history, the basics of pai gow poker, the best places to live in the world, pet peeves about table games, vaping, and keeping gambling logs.

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LiveStream -- 08/29/2019

In today's "ask me anything" Heather and Mike discuss such topics as airlines charging a "check in" fee, blackjack tournament strategy, Burning Man, put bets in craps, the basics of card counting, and the worst song in human history.

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LiveStream -- 07/18/2019

Mike and Heather host another "ask me anything" Live Stream.

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LiveStream -- 08/15/2019

The Wizard and Heather do another "ask me anything" live stream.

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LiveStream -- 05/30/2019

The Wizard and Heather take on questions about things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling.

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LiveSteam -- 05/23/19

The Wizard and Heather celebrate the Wizard's birthday and answer your burning questions about Burning Man.

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LiveStream -- 05/09/2019

The Wizard of Odds' first LiveStream on his own channel. Join me and host Heather "Vegas Aces" Ferris as I take on questions on anything.

2018


Wizard of Odds Video Interview

Cutting Edge

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Magic Blackjack

Mike interviews Tom Franklin at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games show about his game Magic Blackjack.

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Field Goal

The Wizard interviews George Fiorile about his table game Field Goal.

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Lucky Sevens

The Wizard interviews Ryan Silver about his game Lucky Sevens at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games show.

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58 Baccarat

Mike interviews David Lin about his game 58 Baccarat at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference.

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Multiplier Blackjack

Mike interviews Guy Scarangelli at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his game Multiplier Blackjack.

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Video Review of Super Pai Gow

Mike interviews Jeffrey Hwang at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his game Super Pai Gow.

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Video Review of Logo Blackjack

Mike interviews Steve Russell at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his side bet Logo Blackjack.

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Video Review of Flip~It

Mike interviews Tammy Thompson at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about her game Flip~It.

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Video Review of Easy Jack

Mike interviews Matthew Stream about his game Easy Jack at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference in Las Vegas.

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Video Review of Yo!

Mike interviews Jessica Kozup on the dice game Yo!

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Video Review of Monarchy Baccarat

Mike interviews Angel Espino at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his game Monarchy Baccarat.

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Video Review of Ricochet Poker

Mike interviews Mike Silver on his game Ricochet Poker.

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Video Review of Bluff

The Wizard interviews Joe Shipman about his game Bluff.

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Video Review of Jack Jack

The Wizard interviews Julienne de Leon about the blackjack variant Jack Jack.

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Video Review of Money$uit 31 Classic

Mike interviews Angela on the game Moneysuit 31 Classic at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference.

2017


Fastest Video Poker Player

Cutting Edge

2016


Wizard of Odds Video Interview

Elite Edge Videos

Craps

Cutting Edge

2015


2014


2011


Blackjack

Craps

Other

American Casino Guide Videos

Wizard of Odds Academy