Introduction to Probability with Texas Hold'em Examples

Abstract: Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Probability Basics; Chapter 2: Counting Problems; Chapter 3: Conditional Probability and Independence; Chapter 4: Expected Value and Variance; Chapter 5: Discrete Random Variables; Chapter 6: Continuous Random Variables; Chapter 7: Collections of Random Variables; Chapter 8: Simulation and Approximation Using Computers; Appendix A: Abbreviated Rules of Texas Hold'em; Appendix B: Glossary of Poker Terms; Appendix C: Solutions to Selected Odd-Numbered Exercises; References and Suggested Reading.

""... Quite entertaining and fun to read. ... I had a very good time reading this book ... as a teacher this is definitely a book I would recommend as a pleasant introduction to the world of probability theory.""-Julien Sohier, CHANCE, June 2013""The students will need to understand and have some familiarity with the rules and play of Texas Hold'em. Subject to that, this provides a refreshing new introduction to the subject matter. It is certainly worth considering for your next year's intake of students.""-David J. Hand, International Statistical Review (2013), 81, 2""Recent trends in probability a