The theory of gambling and statistical logic
By: Richard A. Epstein.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Burlington, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 442
ISBN-13: 9780123749406
Subjects: Games of chance (Mathematics); Statistical decision
Description: "Recent advances in the field (Parrando's paradox) have triggered a surge of interest in the statistical and mathematical concepts underlying gambling theory. Richard Epstein's book on gambling and its mathematical analysis covers the full range of games from penny matching, to blackjack and other casino games, to the stock market (including Black-Scholes analysis). He even considers what light statistical inference can shed on the study of paranormal phenomena."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Kubeiagenesis; title: Mathematical preliminaries; title: Fundamental principles of a theory of gambling; title: Parrondo's principle; title: Coins, wheels, and oddments; title: Coups and games with dice; title: The play of the cards; title: Blackjack; title: Statistical logic and statistical games; title: Games of pure skill and competitive computers; title: Fallacies and sophistries.