Chance And Luck

Chance And Luck A Discussion Of The Laws Of Luck, Coincidences, Wagers, Lotteries, And The Fallacies Of Gambling: With Notes On Poker And Martingales (1889)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Chance And Luck"" is a book written by Richard Anthony Proctor in 1889. The book is a comprehensive discussion of the laws of luck, coincidences, wagers, lotteries, and the fallacies of gambling. It provides a detailed analysis of the various games of chance, including poker and martingales. The author explores the mathematical principles that govern these games and the strategies that can be used to increase one's chances of winning. Proctor also delves into the psychology of gambling, discussing the emotional and mental factors that influence a person's decision to gamble. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the mathematics and psychology of gambling, and it remains a classic text in the field to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781436802024
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 292
Weight: 430g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 15mm