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Michael Kaplan is an award-winning journalist, author, and gambling expert whose career spans over three decades, covering the world of casinos, poker, and high-stakes play.

Michael Kaplan is the author of five books. His books include “Aces and Kings: Inside Stories” and “Million Dollar Strategies from Poker's Greatest Players” and, published this past May, “Advantage Players: Inside the Winning World of Casino Virtuosos, Master Strategists, and Mathematical Wizards”. Michael’s magazine article, 'Baccarat Machine,' is presently being adapted into a scripted feature film.

For Casino Hawks, Kaplan offers readers a rare and trusted perspective on how casino gaming really works, both online and off.

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Michael Kaplan’s Professional Experience

New York Post

Senior Features Writer

Feb 2016 – Present

Michael's role as Senior Features Writer at The New York Post focuses on in-depth investigations across a wide range of topics. He creates compelling, exclusive stories, writing in the New York Post's signature and direct style.

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Cigar Aficionado

Gambling Columnist & Contributing Editor

May 2000 – Present

Michael crafts highly researched columns for Cigar Aficionado. His role involves profiling the world’s top advantage players and professional gamblers, investigating the strategies and mathematical edges used to beat casinos, and detailing the high-stakes culture and personalities of the gaming world.

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Author

Jan 2005 – Present

As an author, Michael has produced work that delves deeply into specialist subjects, bringing readers into the inner world of professional gamblers, casino operators, and online gaming innovators. Alongside his five authored books, he has also had articles appear in The New York Times, Wired, GQ, Playboy, and other leading media outlets. Michael’s latest book, Advantage Players, was released in May 2025.

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Michael Kaplan’s Awards and Achievements

World Series of Poker

Winner of the Media Tournament 2006

Rolling Stone College Journalism Awards

Runner-up

Michael Kaplan’s Education and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Glassboro State College (Rowan University)

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