Arnold Snyder is a seasoned professional gambler, known for his high-stakes betting, and has been penning his insights on casino games for over twenty years. From 1981 to 2006, he served as the publisher and chief editor of Blackjack Forum, a periodical dedicated to professional gamblers. His written works, namely The Blackjack Formula, Blackbelt in Blackjack, and Poker Tournament Formula 1 and 2, have each questioned the traditional thinking on the ideal strategies for winning these games. In the beginning of 2002, Snyder was honored as one of the initial seven members of the Blackjack Hall of Fame. His 2012 book Risk of Ruin marked his debut into the world of fiction writing. His other fictional works under his Smut4Nerds series include titles such as Pink Wedge, Transplant, and When the Wolfbane Blooms.

Arnold Snyder, an inductee into the gaming hall of fame, a highly successful author, and a master game creator, is renowned for his expertise in Sudoku and has written several books on the subject. With over forty years of experience in writing about gaming, he has authored more than a dozen best-selling books on the topic.

Charles Bukowski’s novel, Pulp, stands out as the only one not narrated from the viewpoint of his fictional alter ego, Henry Chinaski. The novel diverges from his other works, which typically feature humorous and painful autobiographical tales of hardship, health struggles, and…

Arnold shares insights about his debut novel, “Risk of Ruin”, which tells the story of Bart Black, a professional gambler, biker, and tattoo artist who develops an obsession with a young stripper who believes she is divine. Listen to him as he delves into his novel and discusses Blackjack.