{"product_id":"the-mathematics-of-games-and-gambling-second-edition-the-a","title":"The Mathematics of Games And Gambling: Second Edition. The A","description":"\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0883856468\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edward Packel\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e new\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 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 well-known 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. Game-related exercises are included and solutions to some appear at the end of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUsed Book in Good Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n        ","brand":"Miakarts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49677157564656,"sku":"NEW0883856468","price":71.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ethereallybeautiful.com\/products\/the-mathematics-of-games-and-gambling-second-edition-the-a","provider":"Ethereally Beautiful","version":"1.0","type":"link"}