The Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic

by Richard A. Epstein

Overview

Richard Epstein's classic book on gambling and its mathematical analysis covers the full range of games from penny matching, to blackjack and other casino games, to the stock market (including Black-Scholes analysis). He even considers what light statistical inference can shed on the study of paranormal phenomena. Epstein is witty and insightful, a pleasure to dip into and read and rewarding to study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123978707
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	12/28/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	465
File size:	17 MB
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Table of Contents

- Kubeiagenesis - Mathematical Preliminaries - Fundamental Principles of a Theory of Gambling - Parrondo's Principle - Coins, Wheels, and Oddments - Coups and Games with Dice - The Play of the Cards - Blackjack - Statistical Logic and Statistical Games - Games of Pure Skill and Competitive Computers - Fallacies and SophistriesEpilogueAppendixIndex

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This classic, now updated and revised uncovers the inner-workings of gambling theory and statistical logic. Check out the companion site for this book: http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780123749406

Editorial Reviews

Reprint of teh revised edition (1977) in paper binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

REVIEW OF THE FIRST EDITION: "This classic book should be part of the library of everyone who wants to better understand games and gambling. The treatment is unique, original, and intriguing." —EDWARD O. THORPE, Author, Beat the Dealer

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