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It was one of those Vegas afternoons where the sun feels like it’s trying to melt you into the pavement. I’d just walked out of a Strip casino, my wallet bruised from a rough blackjack session and my patience worn thin by overpriced drinks and … Read more

I’ve been chasing the perfect hand in Las Vegas for years, my fingers dancing across video poker buttons in smoky rooms and neon-lit dives. The Strip used to call my name with its glitzy promise of royal flushes and big payouts, but it didn’t take … Read more

Casinos are Not Non-profit Organizations  If you’ve ever sat down at a machine, sipped a questionable casino coffee, and wondered why your bankroll keeps vanishing like my willpower at a buffet, you’re not alone. Casino tricks skillfully manipulate the odds to entice us to return, … Read more

He Just Couldn’t Get It It was a crisp Phoenix afternoon in the late ‘90s, the kind where the desert sun still packed a punch, but you could sense a cooler evening creeping in. My client, Tom, and I had just wrapped up our usual … Read more

From Poker Machines to Postage Stamps: What Video Poker Taught Me About Running My Bulk Mail Business I’ve been slinging envelopes in the direct mail game for over 25 years, and let me tell you, it’s not just about licking stamps and dodging paper cuts. … Read more