Gambling Coin Game – Math and Cs Article
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The article explores the mathematical modeling of a simple coin game, analyzing the probability of winning and expected outcomes, sparking interest in the HN community for its clear explanation of complex concepts.
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2 months ago
Hi all,
I recently did a rewrite of an old article on a gambling game involving a coin. I linked the article above. I intend to write about similar mathy/cs topics in the future. Feel free to click around my personal site and submit any feedback to me if interested.
Thanks!
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