Tag: Gambling
Is Sports Betting Worthwhile?
Most of my friends believe they are profitable sports bettors. They all have their infallible system. They know I don't…Reading Time: 3 minutes | September 30, 2024Would You Rather?
Mental Models for Handling Risk and Uncertainty Indicate your preferred choice for the two hypothetical scenarios below: Scenario 1: Would…Reading Time: 2 minutes | July 15, 2023Poker Nights: Don’t Go Broke
[latexpage] I love poker. It strikes a balance between skill and luck. A complete beginner can theoretically beat the world's…Reading Time: 6 minutes | July 13, 2023Gambling versus Calculated Risk-Taking
We're told that gambling is bad and that taking a certain amount of risk is a necessary part of being…Reading Time: 6 minutes | July 10, 2023The Philosophy Of Religion
I took a course at Carleton University on the philosophy of religion. Our final exam consisted of writing two essays…Reading Time: 2 minutes | April 28, 2022Does it Make Sense to Buy Raffle Tickets?
[latexpage] We all have been asked to buy raffle tickets to support a good cause at some point in our…Reading Time: 10 minutes | June 7, 2021