The Doctrine of Chances: Probabilistic Aspects of Gambling

by Stewart N. Ethier

Book Overview

Theory.- Review of Probability.- Conditional Expectation.- Martingales.- Markov Chains.- Game Theory.- House Advantage.- Gambler's Ruin.- Betting Systems.- Bold Play.- Optimal Proportional Play.- Card Theory.- Applications.- Slot Machines.- Roulette.- Keno.- Craps.- House-Banked Poker.- Video Poker.- Faro.- Baccarat.- Trente et Quarante.- Twenty-One.- Poker.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662501678
• ISBN13: 9783662501672
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 2.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"