This week we start off with a look at the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales, headlined by former UFC Welterweight contender Gilbert Burns vs. the up-and-coming Michael Morales. In the second half of the show we discuss the results of UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena, and a bit of random MMA news. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm o…

Bill Krackomberger joins Jon Orlando at the Westgate in Las Vegas to discuss what's happening in the city right now. Krack and Jon discuss credit card roulette, strip clubs in Vegas, casino contests (even a rigged one) and slot superstitions. Bill Krackomberger, widely known as "Krackman," isn't just a sports bettor—he's one of the industry's most …

This weekend the UFC heads to Montreal for the first time in a decade for UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena. In the first half of this week's show we preview the card, including two title fights and a Jose Aldo fight. Then in the second half we discuss the week in MMA, as well as the results of PFL 4 and UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo. C…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss the rise of sports card machines and how they’re impacting the gaming world. They also talk about their experience with AC/DC in Vegas and how Vegas travel has been dropping recently. The guys share their thoughts on the legendary Frankie Valli and discuss the Indiana…

It's Bantamweight action at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo in Des Moines this weekend UFC heads to Kansas City, and we preview the card in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half we discuss the week in MMA, including PFL 4 and the results of UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFM…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss their latest experiences in Las Vegas, touching on everything from the glitzy casinos to the latest in sports betting. They dive into the world of WWE, offering insights into the intersection of wrestling and betting. The guys talk about Masters clothing and the trend…

The UFC heads to Kansas City with a short notice Welterweight main event between Ian Machado Garry and rising star Carlos Prates. We preview that card in the first half of this week's show. Then we discuss the week in MMA news, including the results of PFL 3. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando dive into all things The Masters, discussing their strategies and thoughts on betting for the prestigious event. They share some personal stories about getting kicked out of sportsbooks and their experiences around gambling in various places. The conversation takes a turn as …

UFC 314 was a hell of a card. Alexander Volkanovski regained the UFC Featherweight Championship and has a line of potential challengers, Paddy Pimblett silenced the doubters, and the Fighting Nerds did it again. We recap all of the results in the first half of this week's show. Then we discuss Amanda Nunes' Hall of Fame announcement, what is likely…

On this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger, Jon Orlando, and Randy discuss progressive slot machines outside of Vegas, and how the betting landscape is shifting. They share their thoughts on the Eagles and Joe Walsh concert in Vegas, as well as the surging ticket prices for The Masters. The guys dive into the state of the stock marke…

The UFC Featherweight Championship is for all intents and purposes vacant with Ilia Topuria moving up to the Lightweight division. So this weekend at UFC 314, former champ Alexander Volkanovski faces the rising Diego Lopes for the title, and we preview the card in the first half of this week's show. Then we look back on a slow week in MMA, includin…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando talk about the exciting news of their new studio coming and what it means for the podcast. They discuss the Dodgers and Jon’s thoughts on their performance, followed by a conversation on weather and the evolving landscape of Ontario sportsbooks. The guys share insights on the…

It's another week and another UFC card, and this week's is UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy, headlined by a battle between two top ten UFC Featherweights. We preview that card in the first half of this week's show. Then we look back on the week in MMA news, including more on Cain Velasquez, and a lot of stories about our favorite topic, fighter pay. …

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss live from Super Book. They dive into the Barona casino and reflect on their time at the Playboy Mansion before shifting to the importance of waitress recognition in the casino world. The guys also touch on casino management practices, the growing influence of WagerWir…

The UFC heads back to Mexico City this week for UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg, and we preview that card in the first half of this week's show. We also run down the week in MMA news, as depressing as always, as well as the results of UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.the…

On this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger, Jon Orlando, and Randy discuss March Madness, offering their picks, best bets, and betting tips for the tournament. Bill reflects on the passing of his good friend Craig and shares his thoughts on Florida casinos and the betting landscape there. The guys also dive into betting on Major Leag…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, the guys are joined by expert Alan Boston to break down his First Round March Madness picks. Alan shares his thoughts on matchups such as Alabama State, SD State, Clemson, and Kansas, offering insights into which teams to look out for in the early rounds. He also discusses games like St. John's, Creighton, Uta…

We start of the show previewing all of the fights at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady, featuring former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards meeting up-and-coming contender Sean Brady, and a big opportunity for Carlos Ulberg against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz. In the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA …

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss Bill’s trip to Florida, where they found casinos offering great promotions and a variety of exciting games. They compare this to Vegas, where the comps and free food seem to be drying up, and even poker is being phased out of some casinos, despite being a highly profi…

UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev had a bit of everything. Great fights, terrible fights, fouls, terrible decisions, feel-good moments, and shameful ones. And of course, new Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev. We discuss it all in the first half of this week's show. In the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, and take a lo…

In this week's episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando dive into advantage gambling, starting with their tips on advantage slots and how to use them to your advantage. Bill shares his experiences meeting fans and discusses how casino pays out bettors. They also talk about their favorite Vegas steakhouses and highlight the best pl…

At this weekend's UFC 313, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira has possibly his biggest test to date against Magomed Ankalaev. Plus in the co-main event, Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev have a short notice rematch. We preview the card in the first half of this week's show. In the second half of the show we discuss the week in MMA news, and…

In this week's episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger, Jon Orlando, and Randy discuss how to get more casino free play and comps by bringing offers from other casinos and asking for them to be matched. Jon also shares a wild poker story and explains how the Las Vegas banking system is much better for gamblers, especially with the large amounts …

On this week's episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger, Jon Orlando, and Randy discuss how sportsbooks are limiting bettors and why producer Robert can't place bets, even though he's not an overall winning sports bettor. They dive into the latest Vegas casino news, the growing community interest in Jon’s MLB futures after his successful picks la…

The UFC heads back to Seattle after twelve years, with a Bantamweight main event of Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong. We preview the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then we look back at the results of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues, and wonder what's going on with some insane proposed GFL fights. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss winning at gambling and how Vegas winnings can shape your betting experience. They dive into casino poker free play being taken away and basic card counting techniques. The guys also react to the latest Super Bowl 59 developments and how sportsbooks performed with all…

Both champions defended at UFC 312, so we start this week's show discussing the results of that show, including what's next for UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis and UFC Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili. In the second half of the episode we look at the week in MMA news, as well as take a look at the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs.…

In this week's episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss everything you need to know for betting on Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

The UFC heads back down under with two title fights at UFC 312: du Plessis vs. Strickland. Will Sean Strickland regain the UFC Middleweight Championship from Dricus du Plessis? Can Zhang Weili defend the UFC Strawweight Championship against the oft-injured but still dangerous Tatiana Suarez? We preview all of the fights in the first half of the sho…

In this week's episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss everything you need to know for betting on Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The guys break down the early prop bets, early line movement, and make predictions on the total, offering valuable advice for avoiding betting the spre…

The UFC returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for a better than usual televised card on February 1st, headlined by former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya facing top five contender Nassourdine Imavov. We preview that card in the first half of this week's show. Then afterwards we take a look at the very strange Global Fight League draft. Catch us…

In this week’s episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Randy discuss watching the Super Bowl from Las Vegas, highlighting the newest sportsbooks and reminiscing about the old bonuses that sportsbooks used to offer, which have now mostly dried up. The guys also touch on how Las Vegas has become a less safe city, discussing some of the growing…

UFC 311 took quite the turn one day before the event. With Lightweight challenger Arman Tsarukyan out with a back injury, long-time contender Renato Moicano had a last minute switch into the title shot. We discuss that first, the UFC Bantamweight title fight, and the rest of the card in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half of…

In this week's episode of Wise Kracks, Bill Krackomberger and Jon Orlando discuss casino fees and how etiquette on the casino floors has drastically changed. They share insights on getting tickets to the sold-out AC/DC show in Vegas and discuss Tony Orlando before diving into the serious topic of Jontay Porter and the ongoing NBA match-fixing scand…