The Mathematics of Gambling

Rod Carvalho March 8th, 2008

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Ed Thorp - one of the pioneers of scientific betting

Here’s an interesting book: The Mathematics of Gambling (free download), written by the legendary mathematician and hedge fund manager Ed Thorp. The book is about mathematical systems and optimal betting, and encompasses various games, such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette, the wheel of fortune, horse racing and backgammon.

[ cross-posted from Reasonable Deviations ]

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