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Information Theory and Gambling
Student-Run Research Seminar| Speaker: | Nicholas Travers, UC Davis |
| Location: | 2112 MSB |
| Start time: | Wed, Oct 19 2011, 12:10PM |
We will give a brief introduction to some of the basic quantities of information theory, then show how these quantities can be applied in analyzing ideal betting systems for a horse race. No background on information theory will be assumed.