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jslove · 2020-01-20 · Original thread
Nice little book about betting, risk, math and computer programming.

https://www.amazon.com/Calculated-Bets-Computers-Gambling-Ma...

jgrahamc · 2012-05-10 · Original thread
Also interesting is the book "Calculated Bets: Computers, Gambling, and Mathematical Modeling to Win" which talks about one man's quest to beat the odds at Jai alai (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jai_alai) by modeling the game and the players. It's a fun, humorous and technical book.

http://www.amazon.com/Calculated-Bets-Computers-Gambling-Mat...

heyitsnick · 2010-04-25 · Original thread
To offer a balance, there's some negative feedback on amazon UK:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Calculated-Bets-Computers-Gambling-M...

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