The mathematics of games and gambling

The mathematics of games and gambling

Edward W. Packel

Book - 2006

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Subjects
Games of chance (Mathematics)
Gambling.
Published
Washington, DC : Mathematical Association of America [2006]
Language
English
Main Author
Edward W. Packel (-)
Edition
Second edition
Physical Description
xiv, 175 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-169) and index.
ISBN
9780883856468
  • Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition
  • 1. The phenomenon of gambling
  • 2. Finite probabilities and great expectations
  • 3. Backgammon and other dice diversions
  • 4. Permutations, combinations and applications
  • 5. Play it again Sam: the binomial distribution
  • 6. Elementary game theory
  • 7. Odds and ends
  • Answers/Hints for selected exercises
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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