you counters be nice and join the conversation

[Math Demon]

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njrich520 once posted that he has an "infinite bankroll" for sale. He says it's cheap too!

That was traded for "Infinite Wisdom" now I'm sorry I traded the bankroll.

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Why would you do that?? True. Storage of that "infinite bankroll" was probably becoming a major pain.


Can I get half of your newly-acquired "infinite wisdom"?

You know, mathematically, half of infinity is still infinity. But then, you already know that since you have "infinite wisdom" ... unless, of course, math was an optional upgrade which was not included.
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Anyway, don't worry, njrich520! Here's a plan ... which now really concerns me since you should already have thought of this:


You should trade 2/3 of your "infinite wisdom" for 1/3 "infinite knowledge", 1/3 "infinite bankroll", and a dash of good looks. That last part, you desperately need...


Actually, scratch the bankroll part. With "infinite knowledge", you don't even need a bankroll. You just need $2 for the PowerBall.

And with the PowerBall win, you won't need the looks either.

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[Math Demon]

x = y.

Then x² = xy.

Subtract the same thing from both sides:
x² - y² = xy - y².

Dividing by (x-y), obtain
x + y = y.

Since x = y, we see that
2 y = y.

Thus 2 = 1

Norm, I know the point you're driving. But this example is a fallacy because of the "division by zero" in step #4. Sorry!

[Three]

Dividing by (x-y), obtain
x + y = y.

If x = y you are dividing by 0 when you divide by x-y.

[MidniteToker]

There could be only one better, straight-to-the-point summation than your cutting, 2-word sentence... which would be a one-word sentence. Now what one word aptly sums up utter nonsense?

Poppycock.

[RS]

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And with the PowerBall win, you won't need the looks either.

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[hardin county boy]

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so, the powerball winner keeps buying a ticket every week till dead (doesn't look to be that long) and we should assume he will come to financial ruin from said purchases since powerball is far more disadvantageous than basic strategy, outlier-win blackjack. further, no way could an advantage player improve his longevity and necessary mental state by lower spreads when losing and higher when net winning (as articulated in post #52)?

[AussiePlayer]

Norm, I know the point you're driving. But this example is a fallacy because of the "division by zero" in step #4. Sorry!

I can assure you, dividing by 0 is nowhere near the worst math we've seen here this week.

[AussiePlayer]

so, the powerball winner keeps buying a ticket every week till dead (doesn't look to be that long) and we should assume he will come to financial ruin from said purchases since powerball is far more disadvantageous than basic strategy, outlier-win blackjack. further, no way could an advantage player improve his longevity and necessary mental state by lower spreads when losing and higher when net winning (as articulated in post #52)?

Please stop, every time I accidentally read something you've written I grow stupider.

[RS]

so, the powerball winner keeps buying a ticket every week till dead (doesn't look to be that long) and we should assume he will come to financial ruin from said purchases since powerball is far more disadvantageous than basic strategy, outlier-win blackjack. further, no way could an advantage player improve his longevity and necessary mental state by lower spreads when losing and higher when net winning (as articulated in post #52)?

What does previous wins/losses have to do with the future? If you're playing a full-kelly or high-ROR game, you should lower your min(?) and max bets to stay within a comfortable ROR. I do not think you are talking about major swings, though, more like short-run sessions.

Spreading based on wins and losses is not the 'correct' way to play with a full advantage. To play with said advantage, a player must bet exactly how much he is supposed to, given whatever the running count / true-count / or whatever way he decides how much to bet -- he should NOT bet based on previous wins/losses. [However, sometimes it isn't feasible, heat-wise, to bet exactly how much he should be at a certain count. In that case, the player may parlay his winning hands until he reaches the proper bet he should be making. This is done for COVER, ANTI-HEAT, purposes -- not to increase his wins or decrease his losses because of some type of random 'streak' phenomenon -- but to make sure he isn't MADE.]

[hardin county boy]

Please stop, every time I accidentally read something you've written I grow stupider.

thanks AussiePlayer, when i read your explanations i am growing smarter and appreciate your contribution.

[RS]

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i...2%29%2F%280%29

[Math Demon]

i can assure you, dividing by 0 is nowhere near the worst math we've seen here this week.

LOLz!

[Math Demon]

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i...2%29%2F%280%29

RS, try this: http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=x+%3D+y%2C+%28x^2+-+y^2%29%2F%28x-y%29+%3D+%28xy+-+y^2%29%2F%28x-y%29