Gamblers

by The Ringer
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‘Gamblers’ is an anthology series that follows the underground lives and careers of professional gamblers. Season 1 stretched from the blackjack table to the poolroom and all the way to the racetrack.After reporting most of Season 1 remotely during the early days of the pandemic, host David Hill hits the road in Season 2, taking listeners to the places where hustlers and savants gather to compete with each other. This season, we’re visiting the golf courses of Las Vegas, the drag strips of Florida, and the Casino de Monte Carlo for a backgammon tournament.‘Gamblers’ is not just a show about betting, it’s a show about the people who devoted their lives to gambling and never looked back.

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Recent Episodes
  • 7. Backgammon in Monte Carlo
    Oct 26, 2022 – 01:07:54
  • 6. Andrew Neeme, the Pied Piper of Poker
    Oct 19, 2022 – 01:07:22
  • 5. Tom Murphy, the Chess Hustler
    Oct 12, 2022 – 01:04:13
  • 4. Richie Sklar, the Gambler Who Conquered Vegas Golf
    Oct 5, 2022 – 01:11:06
  • 3. Rufus Peabody, the King of Super Bowl Props (Part 2 of 2)
    Sep 28, 2022 – 36:52
  • 2. Rufus Peabody, the King of Super Bowl Props (Part 1 of 2)
    Sep 23, 2022 – 52:13
  • 1. Grudge Racing
    Sep 14, 2022 – 39:35
  • Introducing 'Gamblers' Season 2
    Sep 7, 2022 – 00:47
  • Mike McCaskill, the Beach Bum Who Struck Gold on GameStop
    Feb 24, 2021 – 32:44
  • Joey Fortuna, the Bookie Who Switched Sides
    Dec 16, 2020 – 52:21
  • Phil Galfond, the Poker Player Who Couldn’t Be Solved
    Dec 9, 2020 – 56:40
  • Emily Gullikson, the Punk Rock Horseplayer
    Dec 2, 2020 – 42:10
  • Michael Sall, the God of Gin Rummy
    Nov 25, 2020 – 42:22
  • Scott Frost, the Last Great American Pool Hustler
    Nov 18, 2020 – 55:08
  • Gina Fiore, the Belle of the Blackjack Ball
    Nov 18, 2020 – 01:04:19
  • Introducing ‘Gamblers’
    Nov 11, 2020 – 01:05
Recent Reviews
  • chrisperryrealtor
    More episodes!!!
    Finally, a good podcast with real people. I’ve enjoyed the podcast so far. I hope you continue. I’ve travelled to country playing pool, staking good players, playing poker tournaments and more. It’s awesome that you focus on gambling and have different guests from different gambling back grounds. I look forward to future episodes. Update: I wish you released more episodes, more often. There isn’t enough good gambling podcasts to enjoy.
  • Ravi O' Li
    Freakonomics on steroids
    Maybe if the music was not so bad the conversations would not be so boring. I listened to the backgammon story and i realized as a radio listener I prefer interviews to catnip
  • valleyrobs
    Horrible
    - bad interviewing skills -not a real gambler. He’s the guys who’s at the table always watching. After he lost his $40 dollars. -reads basic info/news from other podcast - just a waste of time. P.S. when you site facts from different places/studies please note where you got it from .
  • 5mem5
    Season 2 is very meh
    Season 1 was much better story telling and more interesting story lines. Season 2 didn’t hit the mark in my opinion.
  • drainplugofideas
    Great story telling, compelling subject
    There’s something truly alluring about the topic and the host does a great job presenting the stories. I love that he travels to the locations to create the story which helps with the drama. One of my favorite podcasts this year.
  • daveynate
    Technical Nitpicking
    Would be excellent, but for whatever reason they don’t mic their subjects well for sit-down interviews. Really great stories are lost to budget-saving audio, which for a podcast is…not ideal.
  • Fat_Al_NYC
    So good.
    Just catching up on the episodes. Really excellent. I hope there will be more!
  • MUSICALLY!!!!!!!!!!!
    Great Podcast!
    I have always been interested in this topic and this podcast really sheds some light on it. The host is really engaging. I could listen for hours… and I have.
  • ACC194
    Great podcast!
    Love this podcast. I really enjoyed hearing stories from different arenas of gambling. Excellent storytelling by the host. I really hope there is another season in the future!
  • RaFa my dogs name
    Fun, offbeat
    Nontraditional...
  • Oasis141414
    Amazing Podcast!!
    This could be my favorite Podcast done by the Ringer!
  • VicenteFernadeZ
    10/10
    Former professional piker player here. Heard you on the Alex Pereira pod, bought your book. Keep up the good work!!
  • Mr. TortillaHead
    GameStop episode shoulda been on roaringkitty
    Dfv has been buying GameStop and promoting. He’s the face of the movement
  • EmilyPia
    Welcome back
    Glad to see you are back! I so enjoy your podcasts and I sincerely hope you are going to provide more episodes of Gambler in the future. Well done!!!
  • Saramandrews
    Great listen!
    I hope there are more episodes! Love these stories. I’m so blown away by these folks’ lifestyles and honestly a little jealous! Very well done!
  • Samtothemusic
    We need more gamblers
    4 episodes or however many you did, is just not enough. This may be the best show on the ringer.
  • bigE7292
    In your blood
    Great podcast for people who love to put money in play you know the people if you know if you’re the one or not it’s in your blood. Gambling is a way of life grandmothers and kids do it every day and don’t even realize it. This pod brings to light the best of the best!
  • Concerned552255
    Excellent
    Love that I found this podcast. Compelling, well produced stories. 30 for 30 for people who find gambling interesting and people who don’t.
  • TrevorDylan
    Best Podcast This Year!
    This is probably going to lead to me loosing money, but I love this pod.
  • pauldigy
    Tall tales
    Some of this stuff is so crazy it’s hard to believe, especially the Scott Frost episode.
  • Weismoose
    *thumbs up
    Well Done Sir.
  • Randall Edgar
    Not insightful
    I was excited about this podcast, but it turned out to be a real letdown unfortunately. We learned literally nothing about the strategies employed by these people - the hole carders, horse bettors, gin and poker players - and instead the entire 50-60 minutes were interviews and stories about the people. Which may have been ok, but the people are pretty boring. The most recent episode is about a poker player and the big climax is him playing a 4-month online Omaha game against some random Dutch guy which was so boring I had to just turn it off. Could have been a great podcast series, but really missed the mark.
  • mfflcommish
    Great gambling pod
    This is a great podcast. Just great stories I have never heard before. It was like listening to an audio book. My go to Sunday walking the dog podcast.
  • terribleplayerbutkeeplaying
    Bad at gambling
    Stumbled on this podcast while browsing Not disappointed Listened to 2 episodes so far and I’m hooked
  • J Trillo
    oddly good
    This was in my recommended list and I've been hooked since the 1st episode. I know literally nothing about gambling besides bingo and I love these stories.
  • Mmmmmmmbb
    What Fun!
    Great podcast!
  • josephbuddington
    Splendid
    You guys did good here
  • NotCharlesBarkley
    Well done
    Don’t stop making these episodes. 5 star can’t miss pod.
  • Team Josh
    Phil Galfond Legend
    Phil has been a legend of the poker community for years. Been playing for 18 years and have followed Phil’s career for years. Watched the Galfond Challenge vs VeniVedi live and it was an amazing ride. Phil is one of the good guys on poker and always wishing him the best. Enjoy the pod!
  • fishy-trishy
    So interesting!
    I’ve always loved the stories of David Hill! These stories are so cool to hear. The lives these people are living are cool, scary, edgy...all the above!
  • El Teamo
    So good
    A show about gamblers that tells a great story each time. And we haven’t even got to backgammon, golf, sports betting, or poker. More. Please. Soon. 🙏🏼
  • GB4452
    Amazing
    The stories and production level is top notch, so well done. I can’t get enough.
  • honoluludon
    Podcast about smart people
    Gamblers tells the stories of prominent gamblers in different arenas. How they started & adventures along the way provides great story telling. I’ve never gambled. Know nothing about it, but love this podcast. Look forward to every episode.
  • JoshCal11
    Incredible
    This podcast is put together well and tells great stories. I never thought an episode about gin rummy would be interesting but I’m often wrong.
  • DanteBoBante
    BEST NEW PODAST OF 2020
    terrific insight into the underground world of gambling. features compelling storytelling about a fascinating subject, rarely explored in this fashion. highly recommended.
  • Detroit Jonny
    Great stories
    A lot of information packed into 1 hour. It feels like you really get to know the subject’s life and crazy, interesting line of “work.” So far the Gina Fiore episode and the Scott Frost episode were excellent. Two thumbs up.
  • HMS350
    Great Stuff if you are a fan of gambling stories
    Incredibly well done.
  • OntheUp&Up
    Super interesting and very well executed!
    Each episode has been so intriguing and great. Shedding some light on the expansive world of gambling. Plus who doesn’t love a whole episode dedicated to your Grandma’s favorite game, Gin Rummy!
  • Jack from Arkansas
    Fascinating and well executed
    Love the narration and pacing of the stories.
  • Ripchord42
    Engaging
    Top shelf production and thoughtful unpacking of the story made for riveting listening. Really enjoyed.
  • Wes.Long
    Worth your time
    Fascinating. It's like 30 for 30 for professional gamblers and hustlers.
  • Max & Stella's Mom
    Fascinating glimpse into a fascinating subculture
    Smart storytelling and intriguing subjects combine to produce a fascinating glimpse into a subculture I knew nothing about! This is a really entertaining and interesting listen!
  • Tyrone Hill's Face is CLUTCH
    Interesting but Dull
    Interesting content, but overly produced and dull narrator.
  • Austin B Luffs
    Captivating
    Well produced and interesting podcast! The very first episode is more interesting than anticipated. Looking forward to more episodes.
  • JEKDC
    Good content, insufferable host
    Less of the host trying to sound like he’s intelligent and a deep thinker would make this podcast much better.
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