Show Notes
Bob is off playing the secret game, so I get together with Max Rubin, and Colin Jones to discuss the 2025 Blackjack Ball.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Max Rubin and Colin Jones to discuss The Blackjack Ball [00:45] Colin’s induction into The Blackjack Hall of Fame [01:26] Changes to voting for The Hall of Fame and BJ Traveler discussion [06:55] Costume party and best costume [13:20] Ed Thorp [14:49] UCLA Gambling Studies Program [20:13] Card counting competition [24:49] Quiz and final table games (cutting and sequencing) [36:03] Evolution of The Blackjack Ball [40:23] Other highlights from this year’s Blackjack Ball
Links:
Interview with BJ Traveller https://youtu.be/mnQmlrxApcE
UCLA Gambling Studies Program https://uclagamblingprogram.org
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