The Book of Proposition Bets, 9781633886742
Paperback
Uncover hustler’s tricks: beat the odds, or become the mark.

The Book of Proposition Bets

using mathematics to reveal the odds of friendly (and not-so-friendly) wagers

$38.66

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    14 August 2021

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Summary

The Book of Proposition Bets: Outsmart the Odds and Amaze Your Friends!

In the modern world, probability theory is vital in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine, and gambling. A proposition bet uses probability – both estimated and actual – where someone makes an appealing bet to someone easily deceived by seemingly favorable odds.

The Book of Proposition Bets unveils the mathematics behind over 50 classic and original proposition bets. From the famous Three …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781633886742
ISBN-10:1633886743
Author:Owen O'Shea
Publisher:Prometheus Books
Imprint:Prometheus Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:14 August 2021
Weight:254g
Dimensions:231mm x 154mm x 14mm
About The Author

Owen O'Shea

Owen O’Shea is the author of The Call of the Primes and The Magic Numbers of the Professor (with Underwood Dudley) as well as articles in the Journal of Recreational Mathematics and EdgeScience. He lives in Ireland.

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