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Elihu D. Feustel returns to Gambling With Good JuJu as a 3-time guest, and this one gets deep. After wrapping our first full College Football season using Elihu’s Beyond The Odds framework, we sit down with the source of truth to break down what actually happened vs. what the model said should happen. Over 500+ wagers, we landed at a 2.35% ROI — solid, profitable, but well below the 7–8% edge the data projected. So… where’s the disconnect? We dive into ROI vs. model EV, sample size requirements, parent line movement, and whether large discrepancies should trigger model skepticism or process refinement. We also break down the market that surprised us most — 1Q Team Totals — where double-digit model EV translated into sub-4% real-world returns (and a DraftKings account casualty). Elihu walks us through: Why results will never fully match a modelHow to think about variance and sample sizes when evaluating performanceWhether every “edge” should be bet automaticallyHow he handles line movement and validation beyond raw outputsWhat to expect when transitioning from College Football to College BasketballWe also recap sportsbook-by-sportsbook results, kiosk betting experiments, account longevity realities, and the mindset shift from “juicing the model” to simply executing better. This episode is a reality check, a confidence boost, and a roadmap forward for anyone trying to turn theory into execution. 📘 Beyond The Odds & Conquering Risk by Elihu D. Feustel — available on Amazon 🐦 Follow Elihu on X: @d_feustel Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

Friend of the show and elite college sports handicapper Mike Montesano is back, and we’re covering everything from the College Football Playoff to college hoops—and how bettors can actually stay ahead of the market. We start with a long-overdue confession: We were dead wrong about Indiana, and Mike explains how his power rankings sniffed out the Hoosiers long before the rest of the market caught up. From there, we break down whether Indiana is a true title contender or an overvalued #1, how Mike’s CFB season went from a betting perspective, and what CFP futures positions he’s holding right now. We also dig deep into betting process: Who Mike thinks is the best team in college football (odds aside)Where the real value still exists on the CFP boardWhether bowl season is still bettable in the era of portals and opt-outsHow Mike actually uses power rankings—and when they don’t tell the full storyThen we shift to the Mucho Dinero Answer Key, discussing line movement leakage, parent lines vs. derivatives, and whether directional clues from power rankings can help bettors avoid getting steamrolled by the market. Finally, we hit college basketball: Teams Mike likes to make a real March runHighly rated squads he wants no part ofWhy betting CBB is fundamentally different from CFBHow to deal with head fakes and nonstop line movementBe sure to check out Mike’s work at betsandreps.substack.com and follow him on X @betsandreps. Good JuJu to your bets, and we’ll talk again sooooon. 🎲 Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

The Juicys did Vegas… and then they did Disney. Strap in, because this week we’re recapping one of the wildest two-week stretches Juice has pulled off yet. We kick things off with a full Las Vegas deep dive: • How the Strip felt in mid-November after months of “Vegas is dying” headlines • Craps at the Flamingo, Ultimate X runs, downtown 3:2 blackjack, and whether Knockout 52 actually exists • Lisa’s O’Sheas experience, the disco show, and the best food of the trip • And of course—Bravocon: celebrity sightings, the best panel, favorite giveaways, and what surprised Juice the most Then we pivot to the happiest (and sometimes most confusing) place on earth: Disney World. Juice breaks down: • Best park moments (including the Christmas Party) • What absolutely sucked (hi, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure) • Best rides, best food, waterpark fun, and real tips for first-timers • And the eternal question: Why do adults do this to themselves? Finally, we close with a first look at the end-of-season results for the Mucho Dinero Answer Key: • 293–251–3 on the year (+2.46% ROI) • A monster November (+6.33% ROI) • Surprising market breakdowns • And our kiosk-stuffing adventures the last two weekends We’ll have a full Answer Key deep dive next episode — but for now, enjoy the recap and the chaos.  Good juju to your bets, everyone. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

In this week’s episode of Gambling with Good JuJu, Juice and Breezy are back from a wild birthday weekend at the casino — and the Good JuJu just keeps rolling. From hitting the hard 4 at craps to leveling up their casino status, it’s been a profitable and hilarious stretch for the crew. Juice breaks down his big wins on Knockout 52, Baccarat, and Craps — plus why bringing the wives to the slot machines might be bad juju. Then, Ryan teases a new edge he’s uncovered in a specific sportsbook market and his plan to take $5,000 on the road for some kiosk hunting to see just how much action he can get down before raising eyebrows. We wrap up with Ryan’s upcoming trip to Las Vegas for Bravocon, previewing the weekend’s plans, the Bears game, and why downtown Vegas still calls his name. Also in this episode:  🎰 Casino status grind and comp talk  🧮 Mucho Dinero Answer Key — back-to-back profitable weeks  🕵️‍♂️ Kiosk hunting strategy and edge discovery  🌆 Vegas & Bravocon weekend preview The crew is taking a short break for vacation season, but they’ll be back after Thanksgiving to celebrate Episode 100 in style. 🎧 Follow Gambling with Good JuJu for weekly casino adventures, sports betting insights, and degenerate fun — and as always, good juju to your bets! Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

This week on Gambling with Good JuJu, Juice and Breezy sit down with Tony from The Last Men Standing Podcast for a full breakdown of NFL Survivor strategy. Tony is a three-time Top-40 finisher in the Circa Survivor contest, and together the group dives into what it really takes to survive one of the toughest NFL betting challenges in the world. We discuss tactical mistakes most players make, when to fade the crowd, how to save key teams for later weeks, and why single-entry players may never stand a real chance. Plus, the crew reviews their own Circa Survivor picks week by week to uncover where their strategy went wrong — and what to fix for next season. Also in this episode: Our favorite blackjack trainer appHow to profit on pick’em sites like PrizePicks and BetrWhy we still don’t have a Patreon (and how you can support the show)If you love NFL contests, Circa Survivor, or sports betting strategy, this episode is packed with sharp insight and plenty of degen fun. 🎧 Follow Gambling with Good JuJu for weekly episodes on betting strategy, contest talk, and casino life — and remember… good juju to your bets! Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

On this week’s episode of Gambling with Good JuJu, we’re joined by a true veteran of the casino floor — The Ramblin Gambler, better known as TRG, host of the Our Casino Kombat Podcast (that’s Kombat with a K). TRG has spent over 40 years taking advantage of casinos the smart way, and he’s here to teach us how to bet smarter, not harder. From understanding when to press or pull back your bets to building your own personalized betting system, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone who wants to stop gambling for fun and start gambling with purpose. We dig into:  🎰 The right way to build and use a betting system  🧠 The psychology behind exit points and table discipline  💵 Maximizing comps and freebies like a pro  🃏 Why mindset may matter more than math in the long run It’s Casino Kombat meets Good JuJu — two worlds aligned to help you become a better gambler. 🔗 Learn more about TRG and explore his resources at CasinoKombat.com 🎧 Listen to Our Casino Kombat Podcast wherever you get your pods 💫 And as always — good JuJu to your bets! Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

This week on Gambling with Good JuJu, we’re taking it to the therapy couch. Survivor? Lost. Answer Key? Flatlined. Buffalo Ascension? Didn’t ascend. But hey — we’re still standing, still laughing, and still chasing that Good JuJu. Ryan and Breezy vent about their recent rough stretch, dig into why edges are smaller than you think, and debate what CLV really means in the world of sharp betting. Then it’s off to the boat for blackjack battles, fantasy basketball fun, and a first look at the newest table game hitting the floor. Jolly’s heater, Juice’s discipline, and a healthy dose of friendly trash talk — it’s all here. Bad run or not, we’re never out. Tune in, hit subscribe, and grab your seat on the therapy couch. 🔥 Highlights: Survivor pool heartbreak and lessons learnedCLV talk and the illusion of the edgeFantasy hoops and the beauty of Best BallThe boat trip, blackjack redemption, and Jolly’s stubborn streakGood juju to your bets — and maybe your emotions — this week. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

On this episode of Gambling with Good JuJu, we’re sitting down with a true casino veteran — The Ramblin Gambler, or TRG for those in the know. He’s the host of Our Casino Kombat (with a K) Podcast and has spent over four decades mastering the art of taking advantage of casinos. In Part 1 of our two-part conversation, we dig into TRG’s origin story — from learning Blackjack theory before ever setting foot in a casino, to his first trip to Vegas, to the unforgettable stories and lessons that shaped his lifetime of gambling. It’s history, hustle, and hard-earned wisdom from a man who’s been winning with discipline long before it was cool. 🎧 Learn more about TRG and Our Casino Kombat Podcast at CasinoKombat.com — that’s Kombat with a K. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

Howdy, y’all! Pistol Pete here—have you snagged your Parlay Pete Tee yet? Don’t be a heel-squatter or owlhoot—head to goodjujubets.net and grab some merch to show your support! On this episode of Gambling With Good JuJu, we break down our Mucho Dinero Answer Key results so far this year, covering the highs, lows, and lessons learned from betting into openers vs closers. We also check in on Survivor through week 3—how are we doing with 12,404 of 18,718 entries still alive? And yes, we’ve gone FOUR FOR FOUR with our picks so far! Plus, get a sneak peek at our upcoming video project: The DEFINITIVE Strip vs Downtown Vegas Discussion. After months of planning and filming, we’re ready to show you the ultimate comparison of Vegas hotspots. Subscribe, follow, and rate us—then grab your tee, hat, or capote and wear some Good JuJu! Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

This week on Gambling with Good JuJu, Juice and I dive into the wild start of NFL Survivor—where we’ve somehow outlasted 6.5% of the field! We break down our Answer Key results, talk Survivor ownership trends, and debate whether the Seahawks are the right pick this week. Plus, we recap Juice’s birthday boat party, a night of blackjack characters, slot hustlers chasing Buffalo jackpots, and whether the Par-A-Dice thinks we’re “too sharp.” All that, a possible new career path for me, and some laughs along the way. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

This week on Gambling with Good JuJu, we sit down with Jordan from Bee Bettor, the free sports betting tool that helps you build, execute, and track your strategies. Jordan is also known for his Bee Bettor Discord Reviews, where he puts betting Discords to the test to see if any of them are worth your time—or if they’re just scams. We cover: Jordan’s takeaways from Bet Bash in Las VegasWhether tailing other bettors or touts can ever be +EVWhat to look for in a legit originatorBehind the scenes of Discord drama and reviewsBee Bettor’s products and how they can help you with live odds, models, and executionIf you’ve ever wondered whether you can trust a betting Discord, or you’re looking for sharper ways to bet the board, this episode is packed with insight. 🔗 Learn more about Jordan’s work at beebettor.com and follow him on Twitter @BeeBettor. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

Welcome back to Gambling with Good JuJu! In this episode, we dive headfirst into NFL Week 1 Survivor picks, breaking down ownership percentages and debating whether fading the crowd is the sharp play. We also tackle the hot topic of Illinois sportsbook fees, ranking all 10 books from worst offenders to best for bettors. Plus, we celebrate the launch of Answer Key, our new betting tool, and discuss how it’s already helping us find edges in the market. Juice talks about his new journey as a bet mover for professional gamblers, Ryan shares his Bet Bash insights, and we reveal our official (and probably doomed) Circa Survivor pick for Week 1. If you’re into sports betting strategies, NFL survivor pools, sportsbook rankings, or finding an edge with data-driven tools, this episode is packed with good juju for you. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

Juice and Breezy are back from an epic stretch in Las Vegas and a wild time at Bet Bash. In this episode, we cover everything from open-bar networking and seminars to 47 logged gambling sessions, AP slot plays, 6–5 blackjack, and Buffalo Ascension. We share stories from the Strip, Fremont, Jerry’s Nugget, and even the $400 Uber ride home. Plus, the debut of our very own Answer Key—already 1-0 and (obviously) infallible. From gambling strategy to unforgettable meals and meeting legends of the game, this episode is loaded with Good JuJu. Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

This week on Gambling with Good JuJu, we're bringing the brainpower! After 8 months of trial, error, and a whole lot of Python, Juice, Breezy, and show superfan Uncle Justin have taken Elihu Feustel’s book Beyond The Odds and built a working sports betting model from scratch. We walk through every step of the journey—from scraping college football data, building a custom pipeline, and coding the answer key logic, to pivoting from college basketball to college football and back again. Then we welcome back Elihu himself to ask the real questions: Did we do it right? Does our distance factor make sense? Are we using junk data? And how the hell do you even determine a go/no-go betting threshold? If you're a sports bettor who’s ever dreamed of originating your own numbers or building a model, this episode is your blueprint. And if you just love hearing Juice talk about code like he knows what he’s doing… this one’s for you too. 📚 Grab Beyond The Odds on Amazon 🧢 Shop the new Parlay Pete shirts and Gambling With Good JuJu hats at goodjujubets.net 🎲 Follow us @GoodJuJuBets 🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube + your favorite podcast app Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu

Welcome in everybody to Gambling With Good JuJu, the show everyone is stampeding to—just like a herd of ascending Buffalo! 🦬 This week, Juice and Breezy are back with a jam-packed episode full of wild stories, sharp strategy talk, and plenty of laughs. We kick things off with a quick recap of our recent interview with legendary sports bettor Spanky and tease what’s coming from Bet Bash. Then we dive headfirst into not one… not two… but THREE casino trip reports from Jolly’s birthday bash, a rowdy road trip with Stevie, and a stealthy solo visit to Ho-Chunk Casino. Expect tales of: 🎰 Buffalo Ascension slot drama🃏 Blackjack missteps and redemption arcs🧳 Travel hijinks and slot machine psychology🧠 Our continued training in blackjack and video pokerWe wrap things up by previewing our next guest: sharp bettor and author Elihu D. Feustel. We'll discuss our application of his modeling concepts as we evolve from Level 2 to Level 3 bettors—plus a sneak peek at our upcoming CFB betting software project with Uncle Justin. If you're into slot degeneracy, serious strategy talk, and absurd casino antics—you won’t want to miss this one. Hit that subscribe, follow, and rate button. And as always… Good JuJu to your bets! Support the show Follow along on Twitter or Instagram @goodjujubets. goodjujubets.net - All Things Good JuJu