How to win at poker, and other science lessons
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Research into what is considered the perfect shuffle, in which a card sharp can manipulate the location of cards, also reveals when chance becomes random from a fixed point. The switch from order to randomness occurs at an abrupt point.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Water-poker
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Near-record amounts of rain during Jun 1993 have caused the Mississippi River to rise to flood levels from St Paul, MN to St. Louis, MI. The lucrative casino river boats are continuing to operate despite the flood levels.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Stud poker
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Horse race betting is becoming more popular as the industry delivers better service, and more owners race their horses. Owners were too protective of their horses during the thoroughbred investing boom of the 1980's.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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