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The Book of Proposition Bets: Using Mathematics to Reveal the Odds of Friendly (and Not-So-Friendly) Wagers

By Owen O'Shea
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By Owen O'Shea
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In the modern world the theory of probability is used extensively in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine and, of course, gambling. A proposition bet is one that involves the use of probability –both estimated and actual –where an individual makes an apparently attractive bet to someone who is easily deceived by the odds, which are at first glance in his favor.

The Book of Proposition Bets gathers together, and reveals the true mathematics behind, over 50 classic and original proposit...

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