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What's Luck Got to Do with It?

- The History, Mathematics, and Psychology of the Gambler's Illusion

Om What's Luck Got to Do with It?

Why do so many gamblers risk it all when they know the odds of winning are against them? Why do they believe dice are 'hot' in a winning streak? Why do we expect heads on a coin toss after several flips have turned up tails? This book takes a look at the mathematics, history, and psychology of gambling to reveal various misconceptions about luck.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9780691138909
  • Format:
  • Inbunden
  • Sidor:
  • 296
  • Utgiven:
  • 6. juni 2010
  • Mått:
  • 167x241x23 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 574 g.
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Leveranstid: 2-4 veckor
Förväntad leverans: 18. december 2024

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Why do so many gamblers risk it all when they know the odds of winning are against them? Why do they believe dice are 'hot' in a winning streak? Why do we expect heads on a coin toss after several flips have turned up tails? This book takes a look at the mathematics, history, and psychology of gambling to reveal various misconceptions about luck.

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