The Perfect Bet

Praise for The Perfect Bet:

“An elegant and amusing account…Anyone planning to enter a casino or place an online bet would be advised to keep this book handy.”
—Wall Street Journal

“[THE PERFECT BET is] terrific: beautifully written, solidly researched and full of surprises. It's also practical. Even if you don't spend time at Las Vegas you'll be surprised by the clarity it will bring to your day.”
—New York Times Numberplay blog

“Kucharski delivers a fascinating read.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A lucid yet sophisticated look at the mathematics of probability as it's played out on gaming tables, arenas, and fields… gamblers and math buffs alike will enjoy it for its smart approach to real-world problems.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Kucharski does a remarkable job of telling the story of how gambling has influenced science and science has influenced gambling. He manages to make it a good read while providing a scholarly underpinning.”
—J. Doyne Farmer, Director of the Complexity Economics program at the Institute for New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School