{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 95: Cheating, Convictions, and Compassion: Inside the American Contract Bridge League\u2019s Recorder's Office with Jeff Edelstein","description":"Ever feel like you have been cheated playing bridge online? Have you taken the time to report the pair by filing a player memo? Join John McAllister as he sits down with Jeff Edelstein, the ACBL recorder and a Grand Life Master, for a revealing conversation about the nuances of cheating detection, ethical prosecution, and the human stories behind bridge's biggest integrity challenges. From Edgar, the cutting-edge cheating detection software, to personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes insights, this episode unpacks the complexities of keeping bridge fair, and human. Key Takeaways from This Episode:   \ud83c\udf96\ufe0f Grand Life Master: Jeff Edelstein shares his journey, including winning the North American Pairs with Matthew Weingarten.   \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\u2696\ufe0f What Does a Recorder Do? \u2013 Edelstein explains his role in investigating player memos, and what happens once a complaint is filed.   \ud83d\udcca Edgar's Precision \u2013 Learn about Edgar, a powerful detection software designed by Franco Baseggio and Brian Platnick, which analyzes bridge hands for cheating patterns.   \ud83d\udd75\ufe0f Manual Investigation vs. Edgar \u2013 Edelstein describes the painstaking manual review process compared to Edgar\u2019s lightning-fast analysis.   \u26a0\ufe0f Real-life Consequences \u2013 Jeff shares the story of John\u2019s misconduct, highlighting how disciplinary processes affect players.   \u2764\ufe0f Compassion in Discipline \u2013 Edelstein discusses shifting from a strict disciplinary perspective to embracing compassion and rehabilitation.   \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Proper Conduct \u2013 What constitutes ethical breaches and how to appropriately address suspected cheating or misconduct at the table.   \ud83d\udea8 Changes in ACBL Discipline \u2013 How Edgar has transformed disciplinary processes from handling a few cases monthly to managing hundreds.   Resources &amp;amp; Next Steps:   \ud83c\udfa7 More Stories Like This \u2013  Subscribe to The Setting Trick wherever you listen to podcasts for more deep dives into the world of bridge.   \ud83d\udcf1 Follow @thesettingtrick \u2013 Stay connected on Instagram and for episode drops, tournament pics, and more.   ","author_name":"The Setting Trick: Conversations with World Class Bridge Players","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesettingtrick.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36678300\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36678300"}