Games, Gambling, and Probability

David G. Taylor's 'Games, Gambling, and Probability' provides an accessible introduction to the mathematics underlying games of chance and gambling.

The book covers probability fundamentals, expected value, combinatorics, and applications to common gambling scenarios, using examples to motivate mathematical concepts.

It is designed for classroom use and self-study, with exercises that connect theory to real-world games.

Taylor emphasizes intuition and practical calculation while also touching on design and fairness of games.

The text aims to equip readers with tools to analyze wagers and understand the statistical mechanics of gambling.