Speaker: Dr. Steven Bleiler, Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at
Portland State University
Title:
Time: 3:30 PM, Wednesday, 10/27/04
Place: Guggenheim Room 317
Abstract:
This talk will outline how one can use one of the fundamental theorems of game theory, Van Neumann's Minimax Theorem, along with Sklansky's Fundamental Theorem of Poker to develop an "unbeatable" long term bluffing strategy for the game of poker; one that can inexorably change losing situations into winning ones. The best part is your opponents can know your strategy in advance, and yet have no recourse. Along the way we'll explore a bit of mathematical game theory (which is really not so much about games as it is about making correct decisions) and how to perform some basic statistical reasoning.
This talk is self contained and requires only some basic algebraic skills, not even calculus is required.
Dr. Bleiler is currently a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Portland State University, received the 2003 Distinguished Teaching Award from Pacific Northwest Section of the Mathematical Association of America, was a candidate this year for the MAA's Naimo prize for distinguished teaching,finished in the top 35% in 2003's World Series of Poker $10,000 Championship Event (294th out of 839 participants), and had a 45 minute on camera interview by ESPN at this year's WSOP.
Everyone welcome!