An edition of Of the laws of chance (1738)

Of the laws of chance

or, a method of calculation of the hazards of game, plainly demonstrated, and applied to games at present most in use; which may be easily extended to the most intricate cases of chance imaginable. The fourth edition, revis'd by John Ham. By whom is added, a demonstration of the gain of the banker in ... the game call'd Pharaon; and how to determine the odds at the Ace of Hearts or Fair Chance; with the arithmetical solution of some questions relating to lotteries; and a few remarks upon Hazard and Backgammon.

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1738

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printed for B. Motte and C. Bathurst

Language

English

Pages

100

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1 Of the laws of chance: or, a method of calculation of the hazards of game, plainly demonstrated, and applied to games at present most in use; which may be easily extended to the most intricate cases of chance imaginable. The fourth edition, revis'd by John Ham. By whom is added, a demonstration of the gain of the banker in ... the game call'd Pharaon; and how to determine the odds at the Ace of Hearts or Fair Chance; with the arithmetical solution of some questions relating to lotteries; and a few remarks upon Hazard and Backgammon. 1738, printed for B. Motte and C. Bathurst Microform in English	aaaa Not in Library