Lots of good stuff this week on ECG. I’m going to slowly start ECG 4.0 in the next few weeks. I’m going to try to do this behind the scenes, but my lack of programming skills may not allow that. So if the site looks as if it’s under construction then it probably is. This won’t effect the blog updates, but some features may go away.
Feel free to email me if there’s something you’d like to see on the next version of ECG or if you have an idea for a logo. You can reach me than [eastcoastgambler] at [gmail] dot [com].
I saw a promo for the new HBO show Boardwalk Empire and was curious about it since it was based in Atlantic City. From what I can gather the show is based on a book Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times and Corruption of Atlantic Cityby author Nelson Jonson. The show is based in the 20′s, so it’s obviously before gambling. The focus seems to be more on the shady politics of New Jersey than anything else.
There is some good info on the wiki. I’m not much for this kind of show, but it’s Atlantic City (even if it’s not recorded there).
Bob Dancer is an expert in video poker strategy. He will be at Trump Taj Mahal to promote his book “Video Poker for the Intelligent Beginner” on July 11th from 2-4. He will be taking questions and signing autographs for those in attendance.
There isn’t any information (at least I can’t find it) on the Taj Mahal website, so I recommend calling in advance of making plans.
Below is a quick link to buy the book if you’re interested.
I’m excited to announce that I now have an Amazon Store. It will focus on gambling books, DVD’s, music, etc. There will be a bar on the right with selections as well as a featured pick in the upper left of the page.
My current Featured Pick is the book “Bringing Down The House” by Ben Mezrich. I’m watching the movie “21″ which is based on the book. The book is phenomenal, while the movie is just eye candy for someone that would always rather be in Vegas.
Here’s the synopsis from the wiki. The book’s main character is Kevin Lewis, an MIT graduate who was invited to join the MIT Blackjack Team in 1993. Lewis was recruited by two of the team’s top players, Jason Fisher and Andre Martinez. The team was financed by a colorful character named Micky Rosa, who had organized at least one other team to play the Vegas strip. This new team was the most profitable yet. Personality conflicts and card counting deterrent efforts at the casinos eventually ended this incarnation of the MIT Blackjack Team.
I’m not much of a fiction reader, but “Bringing Down The House” is awesome. I finished the book in less than two weeks which is much faster than I normally read. Click on the book cover to learn more.
