Podcast:Gambling With an Edge Published On: Mon Dec 22 2025 Description: Today I speak with Norm Beck, a professional bridge player, magician, and friend about a bet he won, that turned out to be a big loser.Show Notes[00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician[00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble[06:40] Clever pre-surgery research strategy[13:07] Hiring another doctor to translate information to family[14:49] Getting into the gambling business[20:30] Booking action on random events[23:28] A billion dollar bet[31:23] $500k bet on changing a tire [33:45] “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament[41:21] How to contact the show