Richard Munchkin Bio | Wiki
Richard Munchkin is an American professional blackjack player, producer, podcaster writer, and director. He produces movies and television shows. Currently, Richard serves as the cohost of Gambling With an Edge. He has been inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame as much for his skill at the game as for his contributions to its culture.
He wrote a popular book of interviews and runs a weekly radio and podcast series. In addition, he writes articles on gambling strategies in magazines and other publications. He competed in Season 1 of the series of televised blackjack tournaments called World Series of Blackjack hosted by the Game Show Network in 2004. Richard was inducted into the Blackjack Hall of Fame in 2009
Richard Munchkin Age
He was born in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America. Richard is 67 years old.
Richard Munchkin Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Richard stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in ( Approx 1.88m).
Richard Munchkin Family
He was born to his parents in Des Plaines, Illinois. Richard started playing chess and gin rummy at the age of three. He was exposed to the idea of playing for profit came at the age of 12 after a family friend mentioned playing backgammon to money-making about $100 or $200 a week. Richard managed to put himself through Columbia College in Chicago for his BA in Theater Arts by playing backgammon and poker professionally. He moved to Las Vegas after college and worked as a dealer and occasional pit boss at The Castaways Casino.
Richard Munchkin Wife
The 67-year-old Columbia College graduate is a bit secretive when it comes to his personal life and especially his marital status. Richard has not publicly shared any information regarding his married life.
Richard Munchkin Education
He attended Columbia College. Richard studied there and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater.
Richard Munchkin Gambling
He took to gambling at a young age by reading every book on the subject at his local library prior to being of legal gambling age. He learned much in those early days of casino study that he was able to pay for an education at Columbia College in Chicago by just participating in for-profit backgammon games. After earning a Mensa-level IQ and a degree in Theater Arts, Richard moved to Las Vegas.
There, he took a job dealing 21 at the Castaways Hotel. He served as a pit boss at one time. He has stated in his blog that he learned to count cards and immediately found that he managed to make four times his casino salary gambling just two days a week. He became bored with winning. With profits in hand, Richard moved to Hollywood to try his hand at the movie business.
Richard Munchkin Podcast
His Bachelor of Arts in Theater made it easier for Richard’s transition to Hollywood from Vegas. However, he has spoken of his disillusion with Hollywood in interviews and blog posts. Richard made a string of martial arts movies in the 80s and 90s. He often worked with his brother on the projects. His most popular film is 1991’s Ring of Fire, starring the kickboxing champ Don “The Dragon” Wilson.
Also, he directed episodes of two television series: L.A. Heat and Hollywood Safari. He spent twelve years in Hollywood. Currently, he serves as the host of Gambling with an Edge, this is a weekly radio show that can be heard on KLAV in Las Vegas. His podcast Gambling With an Edge aims to make the listers a better gamblers tomorrow than they were yesterday. Bob Dancer is the show co-host. As of April 21, 2022, the show has released 139 episodes.
Richard Munchkin Salary
Currently, he serves as the host of Gambling with an Edge. Richard earns an average salary of $70,496 per year.
Richard Munchkin Net Worth
He is an American writer, director, producer, radio host, and professional gambler who has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2,694,891.
How Old Is Richard Munchkin
Richard is 67 years old. He was born in 1955 in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America.
Is Richard Munchkin Married
The 67-year-old Columbia College graduate is a bit secretive when it comes to his personal life and especially his marital status. Richard has not publicly shared any information regarding his married life.
Who Is Richard Munchkin
Richard is an American professional blackjack player, producer, podcaster writer, and director. He produces movies and television shows. Currently, Richard serves as the cohost of Gambling With an Edge.