ABSTRACT
In this chapter we wish to apply some of the things we have already learned. We shall use a variety of games as models. This will allow us to hone our skills as well as see how useful these mathematical ideas can be in evaluating these games. We will stress counting techniques, basic probability, conditional probability and expected values. The games considered will include roulette, craps, poker, backgammon, and an old television show called Let’s Make a Deal. Hopefully there will be something of interest in this list for the reader. We begin with poker.
