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Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library
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Table of Contents

Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; 1. The phenomenon of gambling; 2. Finite probabilities and great expectations; 3. Backgammon and other dice diversions; 4. Permutations, combinations and applications; 5. Play it again Sam: the binomial distribution; 6. Elementary game theory; 7. Odds and ends; Answers/Hints for selected exercises; Bibliography; Index.

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The new edition of a favourite, featuring fresh material such as betting in sport and bluffing in poker.

About the Author

Edward Packel is Volwiler Professor of Mathematics at Lake Forest College.

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Review of first edition: 'The whole book is written with great urbanity and clarity. It is hard to see how it could be done better or more readably. The main virtue lies in the close and clever interweaving of theory and example.' Mathematical Gazette Review of first edition: This is an informal, well-written, and witty exposition of the usefulness of mathematics and its analytical processes. The book covers gambling and betting schemes in math in greater detail than do most textbooks on introductory probability.' The Mathematics Teacher

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