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The Gambler's Code

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Important Disclaimer

This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this course constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to gamble. Gambling involves significant risk of financial loss. Past results -- including Mikki Mase's -- do not guarantee future outcomes.

Age Restriction: You must be 18+ (21+ in most US jurisdictions) to legally gamble. Know and follow the laws in your area.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem:

  • National Council on Problem Gambling: 1-800-522-4700
  • Gamblers Anonymous: www.gamblersanonymous.org
  • National Problem Gambling Helpline: call or text 1-800-522-4700

My #1 Piece of Gambling Advice

Let me start with something that's going to sound insane coming from the guy who's won over $32 million at casinos.

"My number one piece of gambling advice is: do not gamble."

I'm dead serious. If you're coming into this thinking you're going to go to Vegas this weekend and get rich, close this course right now. I mean it. Go watch Netflix, go touch grass, do literally anything else. Because that mindset -- that "I'm gonna hit it big" energy -- is exactly what casinos are designed to exploit.

The casinos have billions of dollars in infrastructure built specifically to separate you from your money. They've spent decades perfecting the science of getting people to hand over their paychecks willingly. And they're really, really good at it.

So why am I teaching this course? Because there's a difference between gambling and what I do. What I do is math. What most people do is hope. And hope is not a strategy.

Who Are Advantage Players?

Here's something the casinos absolutely do not want you to know: there's an entire community of people who make a living beating casinos. They're called advantage players -- APs for short.

These aren't lucky degenerate gamblers. These are disciplined, methodical people who:

  • Study the mathematics behind every game they play
  • Only sit down when the odds are in their favor -- or close enough to neutral that comps and rebates flip the equation
  • Treat casino visits like shifts at work, not nights out
  • Have strict stop-win and stop-loss limits that they never violate
  • Get banned from casinos regularly -- because casinos don't like losing

I've been banned from almost every major casino. Not because I cheated. Not because I did anything illegal. Because I won too much. Think about that -- they'll kick you out for being too good at the game they invited you to play.

The Mindset Shift

Here's the most important thing I need you to understand before we go any further:

"This is about money. It's not about entertainment. The second you're having fun, you're losing."

When I walk into a casino, I'm not there for the vibes. I'm not there to hang out. I'm not impressed by the chandeliers or the free drinks. I'm there to execute a plan and get out.

Most people treat gambling like a night out. They budget some "fun money," have some drinks, play whatever game looks exciting, and leave broke. Then they say "well, I paid for entertainment." That's fine if that's what you want. But that's not what this course is about.

This course is about treating the casino like a business. And in business, you need:

  • A plan -- know exactly what you're playing, how much you're betting, and when you're leaving before you walk through the door
  • Discipline -- follow the plan no matter what. No emotions. No "one more hand." No chasing losses.
  • No ego -- I literally act dumb on purpose. I want the casino to think I'm an idiot. I want them to get lazy and careless around me. Your ego will cost you money.
  • Speed -- play uber aggressive, bet big, play fast, and get out. The longer you sit there, the more the math works against you.

A Word About My Background

I didn't come from money. I dropped out of high school. I got my GED while I was incarcerated. I'm not telling you this for sympathy -- I'm telling you because none of this requires a fancy education or a trust fund. It requires discipline and math. That's it.

I've never sold courses or lessons before. I've just shared knowledge because I think people deserve to know how the game actually works. The casinos have all the information and they use it against you. I'm just leveling the playing field.

The Rules of The Gambler's Code

If you take nothing else from this entire course, take these:

  • Rule #1: Never gamble money you can't afford to lose. Not rent money. Not grocery money. Not borrowed money. Ever.
  • Rule #2: Always set a stop-win and a stop-loss before you start. When you hit either one, you're done.
  • Rule #3: Remove your ego. You're not there to look cool. You're there to make money.
  • Rule #4: Play with a plan, not with emotions. Every decision should be based on math, not feelings.
  • Rule #5: If gambling stops being something you can control, stop immediately and get help. No amount of money is worth your life.

Now that we've established the foundation, let's talk about why the deck is stacked against the average player -- and what you can do about it.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Mikki's #1 gambling advice is literally "do not gamble" -- this should tell you everything about the mindset required.
  • 2Advantage players (APs) treat the casino as a workplace, not a playground.
  • 3Ego is the fastest way to go broke. Discipline is the only edge that never expires.
  • 4If you cannot afford to lose it, you cannot afford to bet it. Period.
  • 5Responsible gambling resources exist for a reason -- use them if you need them.

Pro Tip

Before you ever sit down at a table, decide your stop-win and stop-loss numbers. Write them on your phone. When you hit either number, you stand up and walk away -- no exceptions, no "one more hand." That discipline alone puts you ahead of 95% of players.

Gambling involves risk. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-522-4700.