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The Mathematics of Games And Gambling: Second Edition. The Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library,Used
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The new edition of a favourite which introduces and develops some of the important and beautiful elementary mathematics needed for rational analysis of various gambling and game activities. Most of the standard casino games (roulette, craps, blackjack, keno), some social games (backgammon, poker, bridge) and various other activities (state lotteries, horse racing) are treated in ways that bring out their mathematical aspects. The mathematics developed ranges from the predictable concepts of probability, expectation, and binomial coefficients to some less wellknown ideas of elementary game theory. The second edition includes new material on: Sports betting and the mathematics behind it Game theory applied to bluffing in poker and related to the 'Texas Holdem phenomenon' The Nash equilibrium concept and its emergence in popular culture Internet links to games and Java applets for practice and classroom use. Gamerelated exercises are included and solutions to some appear at the end of the book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Mathematics of Games And Gambling'? A: The book focuses on introducing and developing essential elementary mathematics for the rational analysis of various gambling and game activities, covering both standard casino games and social games.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mathematics of Games And Gambling: Second Edition' is Edward Packel.
- Q: What topics are covered in the second edition? A: The second edition includes topics such as sports betting mathematics, game theory related to bluffing in poker, the Nash equilibrium concept, and internet links to games and Java applets for practice.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 188 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: Does the book include exercises? A: Yes, the book includes game-related exercises, with solutions to some provided at the end.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on July 15, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in mathematics? A: Yes, the book is designed to introduce important mathematical concepts in an accessible way, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What category does the book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Gambling.