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NFL Week 5 is here, and pro sports bettors Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger and Randy McKay are back for another episode of WiseKracks! Randy shares his THREE BEST BETS for Week 5 of the NFL season, while the guys discuss NFL betting strategies, futures wagers, sportsbook limits and much more!Randy also gives an update on his $100,000 Circa Grandissimo contest entry and shares his thoughts on betting the NFL this season. Plus, the guys take another look at a massive parlay on the WagerWire app that only needs the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl to cash!Of course, it wouldn't be WiseKracks without some wild Las Vegas and gambling stories! Krackman dives into some of the craziest headlines from the gambling world, including:🏈 Randy McKay's THREE BEST BETS for NFL Week 5!💰 Randy's $100,000 Circa Grandissimo contest update!🎰 Getting limited by sportsbooks and the challenges of being a winning bettor.👀 Las Vegas showgirls getting into street fights with tourists over tips!🎟️ A Blue Chip Casino patron caught trying to cash an already-paid sportsbook ticket!💵 Casinos offering $2,500 sign-on bonuses to attract new employees!🔥 A WagerWire parlay that's just ONE Chiefs Super Bowl win away from cashing!🏆 NFL futures betting strategies and much more!From sharp NFL betting insights to unbelievable stories from the casino floor, Krackman and Randy bring you another entertaining episode of WiseKracks!

WiseKracks is LIVE from Circa Sportsbook in downtown Las Vegas with professional sports bettors Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Randy McKay! Krackman kicks off the show with some of the biggest stories making headlines in the gambling and sports betting world. The guys discuss whether underage gamblers should face punishment, some of the huge concerts coming to Las Vegas, and a wild $132,000 craps cheating scheme. Then, Randy McKay takes us back to the beginning of his gambling career. Randy explains how he first got involved in gambling, how he discovered advantage gambling and what helped him develop into the professional bettor he is today. To close out the show, Randy turns his attention to the NFL and breaks down a handful of his BEST BETS for Week 4 of the season.

Another episode of WiseKracks is here with professional sports bettors Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Randy McKay!Krackman kicks off the show with some of the biggest and most interesting stories from the world of gambling, including the wild story of an Illinois man who won over $1 BILLION in the lottery — and didn’t even know it! The guys also discuss special Las Vegas deals available this time of year, gamblers wagering in hopes of paying their bills, and much more from around the gambling world.Krackman and Randy also take a closer look at a WagerWire parlay that needs a pair of New York teams to come through in a BIG way.Later in the show, Randy McKay turns his attention to the betting board. He shares his latest thoughts on betting college football before breaking down Week 3 of the NFL season and revealing a handful of his NFL picks for this weekend.If you enjoy sports betting stories, Las Vegas talk, gambling news and picks from professional bettors, make sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to WagerTalk and drop your thoughts in the comments!🏈 NFL Week 3 Picks 🏈 College Football Betting Talk 💰 WagerWire Parlay Breakdown 🎰 Las Vegas & Gambling Stories 🎟️ $1+ BILLION Lottery Story

🏈 NFL Week 2 is here, and WiseKracks is back with best bets, college football picks and plenty of gambling stories! Professional sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger kicks off the show solo by recapping his recent trip to Pennsylvania to bet sports, including his experience getting action down. Krackman also shares details on a special offer for his sports betting picks package and breaks down a parlay from the WagerWire app. Then, Krack dives into some of the biggest stories from the gambling world. He discusses the end of an era in Las Vegas as a legendary Circus Circus sign is going away, gives his thoughts on the Sydney Sweeney NoVig advertisement, and provides an update on the WSOP robbery story discussed on a previous episode of WiseKracks. 🔥 At 20:30, Randy McKay joins the show for the picks! Randy breaks down his best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season, sharing his handicapping analysis and favorite plays from this week’s slate. He also heads to the college ranks with two college football bets he likes this week. On this episode: • Krackman’s Pennsylvania sports betting trip • Special offer on Krackman’s betting picks package • WagerWire parlay • Legendary Circus Circus sign going away • Sydney Sweeney’s NoVig advertisement • Update on the WSOP robbery story • Randy McKay’s NFL Week 2 best bets • Two college football picks from Randy • Sports betting analysis, Vegas stories & more ⏱️ 20:30 — Randy McKay’s NFL Week 2 & College Football Best Bets

🏈 Football betting is in full swing, and WiseKracks is back with another action-packed episode! Professional sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger is joined by Randy McKay to recap a WILD week of college football betting and look ahead to College Football Week 2 and NFL Week 1. Randy kicks things off by reliving TWO absolutely brutal bad beats on his Western Michigan and South Dakota State bets. Randy and Krack break down what happened, the pain of being on the wrong end of a crazy finish, and why bad beats are simply part of life as a sports bettor. The guys also dive into NFL player prop betting, discussing how they approach the market and what bettors should be looking for as the NFL season gets underway. Then it’s time for the picks! Randy shares some of his favorite College Football Week 2 bets along with his top plays for Week 1 of the NFL season. He also gives his betting thoughts on the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers. Plus, Krackman brings plenty of gambling stories to the table, including a BIG crime at a casino, unique casino promotions, and more stories from the wild world of sports betting and gambling. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Randy McKay’s TWO brutal college football bad beats • Western Michigan & South Dakota State betting heartbreak • College Football Week 2 picks and betting analysis • NFL Week 1 picks • NFL player prop betting strategy • Rams vs. 49ers Thursday Night Football • Krackman’s latest gambling stories • A major crime at a casino • Wild casino promotions & much more!

🏈 Football season is here, and WiseKracks is back from Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas! Pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger is joined by Randy Lee McKay, who breaks down his favorite betting picks and angles for Week 1 of the college football season. Randy shares the games he’s targeting, where he sees value on the board and what bettors should be watching as college football gets underway. Randy also turns his attention to the NFL, sharing some of his favorite NFL futures bets ahead of the new season. After Randy’s picks, Krackman jumps on the WagerWire app to take a look at another parlay and discuss the potential payout before diving into some of the biggest stories from Las Vegas and the gambling world. From college football picks and NFL futures to sports betting, Vegas casinos and the latest gambling headlines, there’s plenty to talk about on this week’s WiseKracks!

🎰 WiseKracks is back from Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas! Pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Jon Orlando kick off this episode by remembering the legendary Dolly Parton. Jon shares some incredible personal stories about meeting Dolly when she performed alongside his father, Tony Orlando, and reflects on the memories he has from those encounters. From there, the guys turn their attention to football season and the latest entry numbers for the massive Circa football contests. Krackman and Jon discuss the excitement surrounding the contests, the growing prize pools and what bettors can expect as the season gets underway. Then it’s time for another round of wild stories from the gambling world. Krackman dives into some of the biggest headlines making news, including: 🎰 Special deals and promotions popping up at Las Vegas casinos 🏈 The latest on entries in the Circa football contests 🚨 New developments surrounding the Tupac murder case in Las Vegas 📸 Casinos using facial-recognition technology 🕹️ The rise of gambling arcades in Florida ⚖️ A professional gambler getting bookmaking charges dismissed 💰 Plus even more Vegas, casino and sports betting stories! It’s another packed episode featuring Las Vegas stories, sports betting talk, gambling news and behind-the-scenes insight from two guys who have spent decades around the betting industry.

🎙️ SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Jay Cohen Joins WiseKracks Pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Jay Cohen, co-founder of World Sports Exchange (WSEX) and one of the original pioneers of online sports betting. Long before online sportsbooks became a massive part of the sports world, Cohen and his partners launched World Sports Exchange from Antigua in the 1990s. WSEX became the first fully online sportsbook and helped pioneer concepts like live in-game betting and exchange-style sports markets that are commonplace today. But Cohen’s story took a dramatic turn. In 2000, he became the first person convicted in U.S. federal court under the Federal Wire Act for operating an online gambling company, despite WSEX being licensed and regulated in Antigua. Cohen ultimately served 18 months in federal prison. In this special episode, Cohen discusses his new book, “Odds Man Out: The Untold Story of How Professional Sports Crushed the Pioneers of Online Betting,” and takes Krackman behind the scenes of his incredible journey. 🎰 Inside the interview: • How World Sports Exchange became an online sports betting pioneer • What it was like building an internet sportsbook in the 1990s • The early days of live and in-game sports betting • Operating WSEX legally from Antigua • Why Cohen decided to return to the United States and fight the federal charges • His conviction under the Federal Wire Act • What life was really like inside federal prison • Watching sports betting explode into a massive legal industry decades later • The story behind Odds Man Out • What Cohen thinks about the sports betting industry today • PLUS — Krackman asks Jay questions submitted directly by the audience! This is a fascinating look at a piece of sports betting history from someone who lived it firsthand. 📚 Learn more about Odds Man Out and Jay Cohen’s remarkable story.

🎰 WiseKracks is back at Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas!Pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Jon Orlando are back for another episode packed with sports betting, gambling news, Las Vegas stories, food talk and plenty of laughs.Krackman kicks things off by making Jon an offer he might not be able to refuse — a piece of Krackman’s Circa football contest entries! The guys break down the offer before the conversation takes a turn into some of the wildest stories making headlines, including the possibility of flying cars becoming a reality.🍽️ Then Krackman attempts to rank his Top 3 places to eat in Las Vegas… but three restaurants aren’t nearly enough. The list quickly grows to seven or eight of his favorite Vegas spots, with Krackman sharing some of his go-to places around town.🎲 The guys also dive into some of the biggest and strangest stories from around the gambling world:• A mysterious death in Atlantic City • A New Jersey man admitting to a massive $47 MILLION fraud scheme to help pay gambling debts • What’s going on with Bally’s and its financial situation? • Penn Entertainment investing $195 million into a New Orleans casino relocation • Circa expanding with new hotel rooms in Downtown Las Vegas • The best times to visit a casino • More gambling news, Vegas stories and behind-the-scenes discussionFrom Circa contest action and $47 million gambling debts to Las Vegas restaurants and flying cars, this episode of WiseKracks goes all over the map.

🎙️ BONUS EPISODE of the WiseKracks Podcast! Pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Jon Orlando sit down with two fascinating guests for an episode packed with incredible stories, business talk, pizza, Las Vegas and a life story you have to hear to believe. 🍕 Albert Scalleat, businessman and owner of Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar in Las Vegas, joins the show to talk about his journey in the restaurant and pizza business. Albert shares stories about learning and perfecting his craft, what goes into making a truly great pizza, and what has made Dom DeMarco’s one of the best places to eat in Las Vegas. Then, George Martorano joins Krackman and Jon to tell his unbelievable story. George was born into a Philadelphia mob family and was sentenced to life without parole in 1984 on drug charges. After spending more than three decades behind bars, George was eventually released and began a completely new chapter of his life. Now the man behind The Growfather, George opens up about his past, his time in prison, growing up around organized crime and some of the wild experiences that shaped his life. From the secrets behind making great pizza to unbelievable mob and prison stories, this is a WiseKracks bonus episode unlike any other. 🔥 In this episode: Albert Scalleat on the story behind Dom DeMarco’s What separates a great pizza from an average one Building and running a successful restaurant in Las Vegas George Martorano’s upbringing in a Philadelphia mob family The case that resulted in his life-without-parole sentence Stories from more than 30 years behind bars Life after prison The story behind The Growfather Wild stories you’ll only hear on WiseKracks And much more!

🎰 WiseKracks is back from the Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas! Pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Jon Orlando are back for another episode packed with gambling talk, wild Las Vegas stories, sports betting and much more. Krackman kicks off the show with a special offer from Treasure Island that could get you $200 in FREE casino play! From there, the guys dive into some of the craziest stories making headlines in Las Vegas and the gambling world. They discuss casino robbers, a woman being stabbed at a Las Vegas motel, and the trial of the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur, which is beginning in Las Vegas. Plus, with the brutal Vegas summer heat in full force, the guys attempt to answer an important question: Can you actually fry an egg on the sidewalk? 🍳☀️ The guys also check in on their latest WagerWire parlay, and there's only ONE LEG LEFT! It all comes down to Jon Orlando's Los Angeles Dodgers to win the World Series. ⚾💰 Finally, Krackman is joined by another Las Vegas football contest proxy to answer questions about how the proxy business works, what bettors need to know before entering the major Vegas football contests, and share some absolutely CRAZY stories from years of helping contestants. If you love Las Vegas, sports betting, gambling stories, casino news and football contests, this episode of WiseKracks is for you!

Las Vegas legend and Circa owner Derek Stevens joins pro sports bettor Bill “Krackman” Krackomberger and Jon Orlando for a loaded episode of the WiseKracks Podcast! Derek Stevens kicks off the show with an inside look at Circa’s massive football contests for the upcoming season. Are signups ahead of pace? How big can these contests get? And why is Circa willing to spend so much money running multiple high-stakes football contests without taking a rake? Derek explains why the contests are worth the investment, what he expects for their future, and how they’ve become such an important part of football season in Las Vegas. He also takes it back to the beginning, sharing how he first got into the casino business, why he chose Las Vegas, and some incredible stories from his journey to owning Circa, The D, Golden Gate and more. Then, FOX Sports betting expert Chris “The Bear” Fallica and former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz join the show to preview the upcoming NFL and college football seasons. The guys break down what they’re watching heading into football season, and The Bear shares a college football futures bet that could be worth adding to your betting card. To close out the episode, WagerWire co-founder Travis Geiger joins Krackman and Jon to explain what WagerWire is, how the platform works, and much more from the sports betting world. It’s a stacked WiseKracks episode featuring Las Vegas, Circa’s football contests, NFL betting, college football betting, futures and plenty of gambling stories!

Football contest season is officially here, and Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger and Jon Orlando are back from the Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas with another action-packed episode of WiseKracks! The guys kick things off by breaking down the incredible growth of Las Vegas football contests, discussing the massive signup numbers this summer and the important topic of tipping your proxy. How much should you tip if your proxy helps you cash a life-changing prize? Bill and Jon share their thoughts and experiences from years in the contest world. Jon also tells a wild story about meeting someone who hit a huge Keno jackpot—and may have found themselves limited afterward. Krackman follows it up with some of the craziest gambling headlines from around the country, including: A single mother who thought she won $43 million on a slot machine before learning it was allegedly caused by a machine malfunction. Two men arrested after a casino theft spree in Philadelphia. Another classic Las Vegas myth involving casino windows and clocks. An incredible story of an 88-year-old woman fighting off a casino robber. The conversation then shifts to sports betting strategy as Krackman explains why every serious bettor should be using an odds screen to shop for the best numbers and why he believes OddsLogic is the best tool available for finding value in the betting market. To wrap things up, the guys take a look at another fascinating WagerWire parlay that's already halfway home after the New York Knicks captured the NBA title. Now, the ticket is just waiting on Caitlin Clark to win the WNBA Regular Season MVP award for a potentially massive payday. If you enjoy gambling stories, Las Vegas insider knowledge, sports betting strategy, and behind-the-scenes conversations from two of the industry's most experienced personalities, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

The WiseKracks crew is back from the iconic Circa Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas! Professional sports bettor Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger and Jon Orlando kick off the show by talking about filming inside Circa, wrapping up an exciting summer at the World Series of Poker, and everything happening around Las Vegas. This week's guests are the executive producers behind "Circa Survivor: The Quest for $18.7 Million – Season 3," the hit football contest documentary airing on VSiN, NESN, MSG, and other networks. They pull back the curtain on how the series came together, what fans can expect this season, and why the Circa Survivor contest has become one of the most fascinating stories in sports betting. Later in the episode, Scott from Vegas Horse Pools joins the show to explain the world of proxies in Las Vegas football contests. If you've ever wondered how contestants from around the country enter contests like Circa Survivor and the SuperContest, Scott breaks down how the proxy process works and why it's become such an important part of contest season. Krackman also delivers another packed edition of the latest gambling headlines, including: Can casino carpets actually influence you to gamble more? The bizarre story of a $167 million Powerball winner who allegedly kicked a police officer in the face. An arrest made in connection with a robbery at a Las Vegas sportsbook. A look at Jay Cohen's new book detailing the rise and fall of the World Sports Exchange and one of the most influential stories in sports betting history. Whether you're getting ready for football contest season, love behind-the-scenes stories from Las Vegas, or want to stay up to date on the biggest gambling news, this episode has something for every bettor.

The World Series of Poker may be winding down, but the stories are just getting started! 🎲♠️ On this episode of WiseKracks, professional sports bettor Bill "Krackman" Krackomberger and Jon Orlando recap the past few weeks spent playing events and hanging around the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Jon shares what it's been like documenting the entire experience through his WSOP vlogs, while Krackman reflects on everything that makes poker season in Vegas unlike any other time of year. The conversation then shifts to some classic Vegas gambling topics, including the mystery memorabilia lucky boxes popping up around casinos, playing blackjack, and whether those tempting side bets are actually worth your money. Krackman also breaks down some of the biggest headlines in the gambling world: FanDuel purchasing a Bryce Harper Cameo for a customer after a heartbreaking losing bet Why the FIFA World Cup is expected to be huge for Las Vegas sportsbooks The latest tax news impacting sports betting Google's tighter restrictions on gambling advertisements The incredible story of a Las Vegas gambler hitting a $2.2 million jackpot And plenty more gambling and Vegas news As always, the guys dive into another interesting parlay posted on the WagerWire app, discussing the strategy and whether they'd make the same bet. Krackman also reveals the brand-new filming location for future episodes of WiseKracks. If you love sports betting, poker, Las Vegas, gambling stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations from the gaming industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss.