Teddy bear hawker bets on odds at Kansas carnival
Ollie Sheley, a 20 year carnival veteran and third generation barker, markets $2 teddy bears at a profit by tweaking booth odds. He explains how milk bottle and mug games are adjusted to favor or defeat players, earning him more in states with skilled players while funding his hunting trips.
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