Gambling GuideWizard of Odds Casino Games Videos
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.
2023
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Faro Scene in the Pale Blue Eye
The Wizard explains how to play the game of faro as used in the movie The Pale Blue Eye.LiveStream
Jan 5, 2023 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- January 5, 2023
Feb 2, 2023 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- February, 2023
Jan 19, 2023 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- January 19, 20232022
Other
Slingo Deal or No Deal
The Wizard explains and demonstrates how to play Slingo Deal or No Deal.
Heart Throb
The Wizard explains the game Heart Throb, including the Lightning Link bonus.
How to Play Cashman Bingo
The Wizard explains the rules to Cashman Bingo and when the game may offer a player advantage.
Two Dice Challenge
After nine years of debate at the Wizard's forum, real money is put to the test between believers of two sides of a probability question.Cutting Edge
Pocket Rockets
The Wizard interviews Angel Espino, representing the blackjack side bet Pocket Rockets.
Lucky Pairs
The Wizard interviews Mark Harlow about his game Lucky Pairs.
Burn One 21
The Wizard interviews Kevin Luck about his game Burn One 21.
Three Card 7-27
Mike interviews J.R. Gabord (sp?) about his game Three Card 7-27 at the 2022 Global Game Protection and Table Games Conference.
Two G'$
The Wizard interviews Frank Mugnolo about his roulette side bet 2 G'$.LiveStream
January 20, 2022 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything.
February 3, 2022 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything.
June 23, 2022 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- June 23, 2022.
Dec 1, 2022 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- December 1, 2022.
Nov 10, 2022 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- November 10, 2022.
April 21, 2022 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything -- April 21, 20222021
November 4, 2021 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything.Other
Martingale Betting System
The Wizard explains and analyzes the Martingale betting system.
Omaha (part 1 of 2)
The Wizard and the usual suspects explain the basics of the poker variant, Omaha.
Omaha (part 2 of 2)
In this part 2, the Wizard and company go over some variations of the poker game, Omaha.
Ultimate X Gold Video Poker
The Wizard explains how to play Ultimate X Gold Video Poker.
Keno Explosion
The Wizard makes his case that Keno Explosion does not follow the natural odds of live keno.
Battleship
The Wizard explains and analyzes the casino game Battleship.
Lucky Larry's Lobstermainia Analysis
The Wizard demonstrates how to calculate the expected return of the slot machine Lucky Larry's Lobstermania.
Keefer Roulette System Analysis
The Wizard analyzes the Keefer Roulette System
Anti-Martingale Betting System
The Wizard analyzes the Anti-Martingale, also known as the reverse martingale, betting system.
How to Play Da Vinci Diamond Keno
The Wizard explains and demonstrates how to play Da Vinci Diamonds keno.
88 Fortunes
The Wizard explains how to play 88 Fortunes.
John Cokos Interivew
John Cokos of Pro Craps interviews the Wizard for an hour as part his craps-a-thon, a 24-hour livestream.
1-3-2-6 Betting System
The Wizard explains, demonstrates, and analyzes the 1-3-2-6 betting system.
Buffalo Gold Collection
The Wizard explains how to play Buffalo Gold Collection.LiveStream
January 7, 2020 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions and challenges the audience with Gilligan's Island trivia.
February 25, 2021 Live Stream
The Wizard celebrates Purim as he invites the audience to ask him anything.
March 11, 2021 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions and this time Heather challenges the audience with gambling trivia.
April 8, 2021 Live Stream
Ask me Anything -- April 8, 2021
May 27, 2021 Live Stream
Mike answers questions from fans.
August 5, 2021 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything.
September 9, 2021 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything.
December 2, 2021 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions on anything.2020
Wizard of Odds Video Interview
Rob Singer Interview
Mike interviews Rob Singer about his alleged knowledge and use of a glitch in video poker, which he won $2.8 million playing.
Angela Wyman / Covid 19 Interview
Mike interviews Angela Wyman (who plays his student in many gambling videos) on catching, having, and recovering from the Corona Virus.Other
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.
Mississippi Stud Demo Game
The Wizard of Odds demonstrates his Mississippi Stud demo game, showing the rules, odds, and strategy for the game.
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.
Craps Demo Game -- Part 1
The Wizard of Odds explains the basic of craps by going over the pass, odds, and come bets.
How Wixiplay Casino Cheats -- Part 1
Mike accuses Wixiplay.io Internet casino of cheating and stealing.
Baccarat Basics
The Wizard explains the basics of baccarat on his demo game.
How Wixiplay Casino Cheats -- Part 2
Mike addresses some comments and criticisms about part 1 of this is Wixiplay cheating allegation.
All Quiet on the Las Vegas Strip
The Wizard takes a bike ride around Las Vegas, including the Strip, during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Blackjack Rules and Strategy Video Tutorial
The Wizard explains the rules and strategy to blackjack on his demo game.
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.
Cash Card - Exploring New Casino Game
Explore new casino game similar to Roulette - Cash Card created in 2020 by 18-year old gambling aficionado!
Downtown Las Vegas Reopening
The Wizard visits downtown Las Vegas, six days after casinos reopened, to see how safe it is to return.
Ten Best Bets in the Casino
The Wizard and Angela go over the ten best bets in the casino.
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.
D'Alembert Betting System
The Wizard explains and analyzes the d'Alembert betting system.
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.
Slot Machine FAQ
Angela challenges Mike to some frequently asked questions about slot machines.
State Flag Trivia
Mike and Angela challenge each other to a game of state flag trivia.
Vegas Overcharging, Rips-Offs, and Scams
The Wizard and Angela discuss the top ways tourists get over-charged, ripped-off, and scammed.
Screw Your Neighbor
The Wizard teaches and demonstrates how to play Screw Your Neighbor.
Good Guys Bad Guys
The Wizard, Angela, and company explain how to play the poker variant Good Guys Bad GuysLiveStream
Live Stream -- 01/16/2020
In this first live stream of 2020, Mike and Heather take on a wide variety of questions.
Live Stream -- 01/30/2020
In this second live stream of 2020, Mike and Heather take on a wide variety of questions.
Live Stream -- 02/13/2020
In this live stream, Mike and Heather take on a wide variety of questions.
LiveStream -- 04/09/2020
April 9, 2020 Live Stream.
LiveStream -- 04/16/2020
April 16, 2020 Live Stream.
April 23, 2020 Live Stream.
April 23, 2020 Live Stream.
May 7, 2020 Live Stream.
May 7, 2020 Live Stream.
May 14, 2020 Live Stream.
May 14, 2020 Live Stream.
Ask Me Anything -- April 30, 2020
Ask Me Anything -- April 30, 2020
LiveStream -- 05/28/2020
May 28, 2020 Live Stream.
Vegas is Open
Heather and Mike discuss Vegas's reopening.
June 18, 2020 Live Stream
June 18, 2020 Live Stream
LiveStream -- 06/23/2020
Mike takes on questions from the live audience and the Wizard of Vegas forum.
July 9, 2020 Live Stream
July 9, 2020 Live Stream.
July 16, 2020 Live Stream
July 16, 2020 Live Stream
July 23, 2020 Live Stream
July 23, 2020 Live Stream
July 30, 2020 Live Stream
Ask Mike Anything -- July 20, 2020
August 27, 2020 Live Stream
August 27, 2020 Live Stream
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.
Ask Mike Anything (with Fr. Michael) -- October 30, 2020
To celebrate Halloween, Father Michael takes over for the Wizard.
Ask Mike Anything -- December 3, 2020
Another fun Ask Mike Anything.
December 17, 2020 Live Stream
Mike answers audience questions and challenges the audience with Hanukkah trivia.2019
Other
Unofficial Pet Cemetery of Boulder City
The Wizard visits a little-known unofficial pet cemetery outside of Las Vegas.Cutting Edge
Advantage Play 3 Card Fury
The Wizard interviews Vegas's favorite dealer, Angela, about the game Advantage Play 3 Card Fury.
Hex Hazard Extreme
The Wizard interviews Errin Miller about his game Hex Hazard Extreme.
Diceball
Mike interviews Vinny Sandhu about his game Diceball at the 2019 Cutting Edge Tables Games show.
No Point Craps
The Wizard interviews Shawn Wasacase of King Dice Gaming about his game No Point Craps.
Grand Slam Casino Baseball
The Wizard interviews Nic Mazze of Grand Slam Casino Baseball.
Baccarat Blitz
Mike interviews Kevin Luck of Double Luck Gaming about his game Baccarat Blitz at the 2019 Cutting Edge Table Games show in Las Vegas. It went onto win second place for the best game awards at the show.LiveStream
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.
LiveSteam -- 05/23/19
The Wizard and Heather celebrate the Wizard's birthday and answer your burning questions about Burning Man.
LiveStream -- 05/30/2019
The Wizard and Heather take on questions about things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling.
LiveStream -- 08/15/2019
The Wizard and Heather do another "ask me anything" live stream.
LiveStream -- 07/18/2019
Mike and Heather host another "ask me anything" Live Stream.
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.
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.
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.
LiveStream -- 12/19/19
In this part 1 of 2, Mike answers questions submitted by members of sister site Latest Casino Bonuses (lcb.org).
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).
Ask Me Anything -- June 27, 2019
Ask the Anything -- June 27, 2019
Ask Me Anything -- Jun 13, 2019
Ask Me Anything -- Jun 13, 2019
Ask Me Anything -- June 6, 2019
Ask Me Anything -- June 6, 20192018
Wizard of Odds Video Interview
Cutting Edge
Money$uit 31 Classic
Mike interviews Angela on the game Moneysuit 31 Classic at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference.
Jack Jack
The Wizard interviews Julienne de Leon about the blackjack variant Jack Jack.
Bluff
The Wizard interviews Joe Shipman about his game Bluff.
Ricochet Poker
Mike interviews Mike Silver on his game Ricochet Poker.
Monarchy Baccarat
Mike interviews Angel Espino at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his game Monarchy Baccarat.
Yo!
Mike interviews Jessica Kozup on the dice game Yo!
Easy Jack
Mike interviews Matthew Stream about his game Easy Jack at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference in Las Vegas.
Flip~It
Mike interviews Tammy Thompson at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about her game Flip~It.
Logo Blackjack
Mike interviews Steve Russell at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his side bet Logo Blackjack.
Super Pai Gow
Mike interviews Jeffrey Hwang at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his game Super Pai Gow.
Multiplier Blackjack
Mike interviews Guy Scarangelli at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference about his game Multiplier Blackjack.
58 Baccarat
Mike interviews David Lin about his game 58 Baccarat at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games Conference.
Lucky Sevens
The Wizard interviews Ryan Silver about his game Lucky Sevens at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games show.
Field Goal
The Wizard interviews George Fiorile about his table game Field Goal.
Magic Blackjack
Mike interviews Tom Franklin at the 2018 Cutting Edge Table Games show about his game Magic Blackjack.2017
Fastest Video Poker Player
Cutting Edge
2016
2016 Cutting Edge table game show
Craps 2016 version
Wizard of Odds Video Interview
Elite Edge Videos
In January 2014 I tried to make up for the low-budget videos I did in 2011. I hired Elite Edge Productions to help with the audio, video, and editing. These are much better than my old ones. Any fault in them I place on myself.
Heather Ferris Videos
These videos were made by my assistant Heather Ferris. They were all shot at the 2014 and 2015 Raving Table Games show.
2015
2014
2011
In October 2011 I spent two days making instructional gambling videos. They were edited months later. My apologies for the low production values.
Blackjack
Craps
Other
American Casino Guide Videos
From time to time Steve Bourie, of the American Casino Guide, visits Vegas and asks me to do some videos with him. His production values are much better than mine, which may explain why they get about 20 times as many views each. Enjoy.
Wizard of Odds Academy
Wizard of Odds Academy
Written by: Michael Shackleford
