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Finding the edge : mathematical analysis of casino games

by Olaf Vancura, Judy Cornelius, William Eadington

This work examines the status of legalised gambling and the issues surrounding commercial gaming. It provides an analysis of various activities including sports and horse-race betting, video poker, and casino games.

Accession 8739 ISBN 0942828402 Publisher Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming, College of Business Administration, University of Nevada
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