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The Mathematics of Gambling

The Mathematics of Gambling

Edward O. Thorp
1984
161 pages ยท about 2h 41m to read OL4912870Wgoodreads

About Edward O. Thorp

Mathematician; founder, Princeton/Newport Partners 1969-1988 and Ridgeline Partners 1994-2002

Turned the Kelly criterion and warrant-pricing math into the first quantitative hedge fund, and his books are primary sources for both card counting and convertible arbitrage.

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