Basic gambling mathematics : the numbers behind the neon / Mark Bollman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bollman, Mark, author.

Series:

AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chance.

Probabilities.

Gambling--Mathematics.

Gambling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Basic Gambling Mathematics

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, [2024]

Summary:

This book explains the mathematics involved in analyzing games of chance, including casino games, horse racing and other sports, and lotteries. It is also suitable as a textbook for an introductory course on probability. Numerous examples and end-of-chapter exercises illustrate the mathematical ideas in a range of casino games.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Preface

1. Fundamental Ideas

1.1. Historical Background

1.2. Mathematical Background

1.3. Definitions

1.4. Axioms of Probability

1.5. Elementary Counting Arguments

1.6. Exercises

2. Combinatorics and Probability

2.1. Advanced Counting Arguments

2.2. Odds

2.3. Addition Rules

2.4. Multiplication Rules and Conditional Probability

2.5. Exercises

3. Probability Distributions and Expectation

3.1. Random Variables

3.2. Expected Value and House Advantage

3.3. Binomial Distribution

3.4. Exercises

4. Modified Casino Games

4.1. Wheel Games

4.2. Dice Games

4.3. Card Games

4.4. Casino Promotions

4.5. Exercises

5. Blackjack: The Mathematical Exception

5.1. Rules of Blackjack

5.2. Mathematics of Blackjack

5.3. Basic Strategy

5.4. Introduction to Card Counting

5.5. Additional Topics in Card Counting

5.6. Exercises

6. Betting Strategies: Why They Don't Work

6.1. Roulette Strategies

6.2. Craps Strategies

6.3. Slot Machine Strategies

6.4. And One That Does: Lottery Strategies

6.5. How to Double Your Money

6.6. Exercises

Appendix A: House Advantages

Answers to Selected Exercises

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Bollman, Mark Basic Gambling Mathematics

ISBN:

9781003358183

1003358187

9781000925968

100092596X

OCLC:

1401630288