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| 4-11-2004
Posted on 04/11/2004 2:38:17 PM PDT by blam
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To: Sacajaweau
You should teach her how to count cards, and play memory games. Sounds like she has an aptitude for quick math calculations.
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04/11/2004 4:42:11 PM PDT
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ovrtaxt
(I think the mistake a lot of us make is thinking the state-appointed shrink is our friend.Jack Handy)
To: searchandrecovery
The mathematics of gambling is actually pretty neat. If the roulette wheel is stacked to win just 1% of the time in favor of the house, the percentage of takings can be calculated pretty closely just using statistics. It's a sure bet for the casino owner. Cards are another story, though, as some skill is involved. Probably a lot more complicated to figure with math.
If your prof is worth his pay, he will determine that staying away from casinos is very profitable.
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04/11/2004 4:47:01 PM PDT
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ovrtaxt
(I think the mistake a lot of us make is thinking the state-appointed shrink is our friend.Jack Handy)
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