Maths, stats, computers... the root of all evil ! (the cubic root of course)

[The Mayor]

> First, I would like to know from informaticians, what computer langage should I know to become a better gambler... (I currently made a program in C++ and a sheet in Excel to calculate risk of ruins and other things like that.)

I use C, C++, Java, and Excel. Who knows... I think C++ and Excel are good enough for everything.

> Secondly, I would like to know the branches of maths and stats that I should study in order to have a better understanding of all aspects of gambling.

Probability, Statistics, Combinatorics, more Statistics.

> Thirdly, I would like to know, if the maths and the stats in the domain of gambling are similary to those of actuary... If they are, I will consider studying too for actuary exams.

Yes, studying for actuarial sciences is more than adequate.

--Mayor

 

[Sonny]

Re: Maths, stats, computers...

The course that I would recommend is as follows (in this order):

The Mathematics of Games and Gambling, by Edward Packell - A great introduction.

Theory of Blackjack, by Peter Griffin - The masterwork. You'll find yourself constantly going back to it.

Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic, by Richard Epstien - The most in-depth coverage of EVERY game you could imagine.

As far as programming, I use Turbo Pascal myself but I will rewrite certain routines in assembler for speed. In reality, any compiled language that gets the job done will work fine. C++ is probably best since it is the most popular language among programmers.

-Sonny-