Mathematics in Games, Sports, and Gambling: The Games People Play, Second Edition demonstrates how discrete probability, statistics, and elementary discrete mat

The first edition of this book was reprinted eight times. This book introduces and develops some of the important and beautiful elementary mathematics needed fo

Many experiments have shown the human brain generally has very serious problems dealing with probability and chance. A greater understanding of probability can

Over the past two decades, gamblers have begun taking mathematics into account more seriously than ever before. While probability theory is the only rigorous th

"An elegant and amusing account" of how gambling has been reshaped by the application of science and revealed the truth behind a lucky bet (Wall Street Journal)