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Michael Kaplan

Gambling Author and Journalist

Michael Kaplan is a journalist based in New York City joined Techopedia in November 2023. He is the author of five books ("The Advantage Players" comes out in 2024) and has worked for publications that include Wired, GQ and the New York Post... Show more

Latest Articles By Michael Kaplan (32)

A close-up shot of a poker player’s hand stacking red and blue poker chips on a green-felt casino table. The blurred background shows a lively casino atmosphere with bokeh lights, adding to the high-stakes tension of the game.
Casino
Winners & Losers: Gambling Dad

With a staff job at a tabloid newspaper in New York City,...

20/02/2025
A digital painting of a middle-aged man with short, curly dark hair, wearing a blue shirt, against a textured blue background. His intense gaze and serious expression create a contemplative mood.
Casino
Winners & Losers: Losing $40,000 with Norm MacDonald
10/10/2024
A man in a red-striped shirt and glasses closely observes a large electronic betting board displaying colorful odds and statistics at a sportsbook.”
Sports Betting
Winners & Losers: Will Sports Betting Become Illegal in the US?
19/02/2025
A divided map of the United States projected on a screen, with the western half in red and the eastern half in blue, symbolizing political division. Silhouettes of people are watching in the foreground.”
Sports Betting
Winners & Losers: Betting On the President
25/02/2025
A dimly lit casino scene featuring a luxurious roulette table in the foreground with stacks of poker chips neatly placed. In the background, slot machines and gaming tables glow under warm, ambient lighting, creating an atmosphere of high-stakes gambling.
Casino
Winners & Losers: Las Vegas Black Book
20/02/2025
A surreal neon-lit casino scene featuring a massive glowing blue whale emerging from the floor, surrounded by slot machines and chandeliers in a futuristic setting.
Casino
Winners & Losers: The World of Whale Flipping
6/09/2024
A close-up of a vintage slot machine with three spinning reels landing on a winning combination of triple red sevens (777). Gold-trimmed edges and classic fruit symbols, including lemons and cherries, add a nostalgic touch. Red casino chips fly around in mid-air, enhancing the excitement of the jackpot moment.
Casino
Winners & Losers: Good News For Gamblers
20/02/2025
Stacks of blue and red poker chips on a casino table with a blurred background, evoking the high-stakes excitement of gambling. The close-up shot highlights the neatly stacked chips, representing wealth, strategy, and risk in poker or casino games.
Casino
Michael Kaplan On: Casino Cheating Stories Of The Week
19/02/2025
Watercolor-style illustration of Macau’s skyline, featuring the Grand Lisboa Hotel and casinos, with a reflection in the water.
Casino
The Advantage Players: Bet on Macau!
19/02/2025
Stacks of red and blue poker chips sit on a vibrant blue felt table with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. The iconic bridge is slightly blurred, creating a dynamic contrast between the sharp focus on the gambling chips and the famous San Francisco landmark. The scene evokes themes of risk, fortune, and high-stakes betting.
Casino
Winners & Losers: Gold Rush Gambling in America
21/05/2024
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