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127: Strategies for Responsible Gambling with Dr. Michael Orkin

127: Strategies for Responsible Gambling with Dr. Michael Orkin

Update: 2024-10-30
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In this episode of the Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton engages with Dr. Michael Orkin, a distinguished professor and author, to explore the intricate world of chance, probability, and gambling. They discuss the fundamental principles of gambling, the dynamics of sports betting, and the psychological aspects that make gambling captivating. Dr. Orkin shares insights from his book, 'The Story of Chance,' emphasizing the importance of understanding expected value and money management in betting. The conversation also touches on the distinction between luck and skill in gambling, providing listeners with valuable advice for responsible gambling practices.
 
Takeaways
  • Gambling games serve as a metaphor for randomness in life.
  • Understanding chance and probability is crucial in gambling.
  • Never bet more than you can afford to lose.
  • Craps and roulette are games of pure chance.
  • Blackjack involves conditional probabilities and strategies.
  • Various changing factors influence sports betting.
  • Gut feelings in sports betting can be informed by knowledge.
  • Skillful sports bettors can outperform luck.
  • Money management is essential for successful betting.
  • The psychology of intermittent rewards can lead to addiction.

 

Chapters

00:13 Introduction to the Modern Man Podcast
02:44  Understanding Chance and Probability in Gambling
10:43  The Dynamics of Sports Betting
17:12  Luck vs. Strategy in Gambling
21:05  The Role of Skill in Sports Betting
28:14  The Psychology of Gambling and Chance
32:48  Insights from 'The Story of Chance'
38:08  Advice for Responsible Gambling

 

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LinkedIn: Dr. Mike Orkin 

Book: Dr. Mike Orkin  

 

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127: Strategies for Responsible Gambling with Dr. Michael Orkin

127: Strategies for Responsible Gambling with Dr. Michael Orkin

Ted Phaeton