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Statistics recommendation

#1

Occasionally, a thread will contain references to different statistical
probabilities with assorted "holds" or odds for repeat occurrences. Do
any of you Math Wizards have a book or books you might point me toward
that would help me learn how to figure some of these things out myself
for fun? My last statistic course was 35 years ago and I have slept
way too many times since then to remember much.
Thanks,
Bill (40wnks)

#2

Occasionally, a thread will contain references to different

statistical

probabilities with assorted "holds" or odds for repeat

occurrences. Do

any of you Math Wizards have a book or books you might point me

toward

that would help me learn how to figure some of these things out

myself

for fun? My last statistic course was 35 years ago and I have

slept

way too many times since then to remember much.
Thanks,
Bill (40wnks)

I had a major problem with the code language of math when I first
started studying the mathematics of a 52 card deck. It was like
trying to crack a safe. But then I ran into a book by John Scarne
called "Scarne's Guide to Modern Poker." The book can be found in
many libraries around the country. Chapter 10 was called "The
Mathematics of Poker." It was a huge eye-opener for me.

He wrote all the equations without using code language. He starts
with how many 5-card combinations are in a 52 card deck. Then shows
the math for how many of those combinations make a RF, SF, 4K, FH,
FL, ST, 3K, 2P, One Pair, and even how many combinations make an Ace
High, King High, Queen High, Jack High.

I used his nice little clinic, and the logic of it, to teach myself
the rest.

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#3

Bill wrote:
Occasionally, a thread will contain references to different statistical
probabilities with assorted "holds" or odds for repeat occurrences. Do
any of you Math Wizards have a book or books you might point me toward
that would help me learn how to figure some of these things out myself
for fun? My last statistic course was 35 years ago and I have slept
way too many times since then to remember much.

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Bill,
Search your local library for The Mathematics of Gambling...you should
find several titles and can see if any of them are written at the
level you're looking for. If that doesn't work, check out the
recommended books on the Wizard of Odds site and/or google probability
and gambling books---you'll get an Amazon link that will give you a
title and related titles that might fit your needs. And don't forget
to ask here...I can't be the only that enjoys reading the different
solution approaches.
Jeff

#4

But then I ran into a book by John Scarne

called "Scarne's Guide to Modern Poker." The book can be found in
many libraries around the country. Chapter 10 was called "The
Mathematics of Poker." It was a huge eye-opener for me.

Thanks Mickey, I'll check it out. Sounds like what I am looking for.
Bill (40wnks)

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#5

Thanks Jeff, I just ordered Gambling 102 (Wizard's book)from LVA so
that should be a good start along with Mickey's recommendation.
Bill (40wnks)

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Bill,
Search your local library for The Mathematics of Gambling...you should
find several titles and can see if any of them are written at the
level you're looking for. If that doesn't work, check out the
recommended books on the Wizard of Odds site and/or google probability
and gambling books---