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This book introduces the basic concepts of probability, statistics, decision theory, and game theory and presents interesting gaming examples to highlight the practical applications and methodologies. The author uniquely utilizes the mathematical analyses of games of chance to develop an understanding of probability and utility (rational thinking) theories. Based on six years of class-testing, the authors' approach to games and gambling is accessible for readers with minimal experience. Ranging from simple games to strategic games, this book features a variety of gaming and gambling examples to build a better understanding of quantitative reasoning, and the authors establish fundamental concepts before moving on to more strategic games that illustrate how multiple concepts fit together. Organized into thirteen chapters, this book presents equal coverage on the general mathematical analysis concepts found in a wide variety of games as well as the specific theories and problems associated with well-known casino games. Covering zero-sum games, non-zero-sum games, and sequential games, the authors introduce ideas such as mathematical expectation and variance, bias, combinatorial calcul

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Author

Rodríguez, Abel; Mendes, Bruno

Publisher

Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Published

2018

Language

EN

ISBN

9781119302612

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Mathematics, Computer Science, Stem