On the need for a new playing die

Irving, A. D. and Patel, E. L. (2014) On the need for a new playing die. Mathematical Scientist, 39 (1). ISSN 0312-3685

Abstract/Summary

We model the rolling of a standard die, using a Markov matrix. Though a die may be called ‘fair’, its initial position influences a roll’s outcome. This being undesirable, a simple solution is proposed.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/32531
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences > Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Uncontrolled Keywords	markov matrix; transition matrix; playing dice; gambling
Publisher	Applied Probability Trust
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