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The Newtonian casino

by Thomas A. Bass

A team of physicists and computer scientists develop a shoe-mounted computer to predict roulette outcomes in Las Vegas casinos. This account explores their technological innovation and its application within the gambling industry.

Accession 10163 ISBN 0140145931 Publisher Penguin
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