How the Eurobasket Bet I Lost Paid Off Long-Term
I lost money on the Eurobasket final, so how did that bet end up paying me in the long run?
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Jim Makos
A solo entrepreneur in web publishing. 20+ years of strategic gambles and telling stories of risk and reward.
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How a Blackjack Basic Strategy Chart Saved My Precious Money
Blackjack is no get-rich-quick scheme, but a basic strategy chart can keep you from walking away broke. Hereās how it saves you money, hand after hand.
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How I Learned to Count Cards and Crush Casinos at Blackjack
Counting cards in blackjack is simple, really. All you need is a sharp mind, nerves of steel, and the patience to sit in a casino for hours without blowing your cover, or your bankroll.
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How I Convert Resolveās Captions to YouTube Subtitles with Correct Timestamps
Now, I add captions to my Resolve project, knowing that they'll look great on YouTube without adding subtitles manually.
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Size Matters
It's what you think it is.
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I am Better Than You
That's what I told a friend who asked me to meet me so that I could explain to him how to begin creating content and gaining a following.
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She Made Me Delete This Video
Hardest part of video production? Spousal approval.
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I Became a Professional Gambler to Prove Everyone Wrong
Professional gambling offers big thrills and endless opportunities to outsmart the odds. But proceed with caution - and a backup plan.
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Why I Don't Talk About Gambling as a Professional Gambler
Before you quit your day job, let me tell you why Iāve gone quiet about my own gambling journey. Spoiler alert: itās not because Iām shy; itās because Iāve seen the odds!
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Itās Crazy When People Recognize Me from YouTube
I don't even have 2,500 subs. Meeting new people who know me because of YouTube feels strange.
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Morning Walk at Nikiti Beach, Halkidiki, Greece
I went for a morning walk at Nikiti Beach in Halkidiki, Greece, on a hot Sunday in mid-July.
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I spent $500 on a theme
I hope it wasn't a mistake.
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