Can a mathematician figure out how to win in gambling?

[Odusko]

There's a difference between solving mathematics and analysing a game, the mathematics that are being widely done is a game of number and equation coupled with formula to solve them, unlike gambling games that doesn't follow a known formula or code fo winning it which make the predictions of such impossible.

If there's a mathematical formula to win a game, by now a lot of mathematicians are already rich. However, it is totally different. They may solve some statistics and count cards, but this is gambling, and luck plays a big role on how you will achieve profit from this game. And besides, not many mathematicians are interested in gambling, they know the chances for sure.

Yep most maths guru's could have been the biggest millionaires of our time, this is because they will aid themselves with the equations in maths that devour any possible losing gaps and try as much as possible to increase their winnings rate much more than they loses.
Casinos know about this and for that reason their make gambling games way above maths speculation and equation and much more of a house thing and gamblers only wins by luck and not their expertise.

[LOVER BOY 422]

There's a difference between solving mathematics and analysing a game, the mathematics that are being widely done is a game of number and equation coupled with formula to solve them, unlike gambling games that doesn't follow a known formula or code fo winning it which make the predictions of such impossible.

If there's a mathematical formula to win a game, by now a lot of mathematicians are already rich. However, it is totally different. They may solve some statistics and count cards, but this is gambling, and luck plays a big role on how you will achieve profit from this game. And besides, not many mathematicians are interested in gambling, they know the chances for sure.

Yep most maths guru's could have been the biggest millionaires of our time, this is because they will aid themselves with the equations in maths that devour any possible losing gaps and try as much as possible to increase their winnings rate much more than they loses.
Casinos know about this and for that reason their make gambling games way above maths speculation and equation and much more of a house thing and gamblers only wins by luck and not their expertise.

What about in predictions can't a mathematician prediction match correctly with his level of how he knows maths ,this is confusing am still trying to get it correctly,if pool predictions can be solved with is the different between pool and normal match prediction and I think mathematician can do better in it.

[Inwestour]

Yep most maths guru's could have been the biggest millionaires of our time, this is because they will aid themselves with the equations in maths that devour any possible losing gaps and try as much as possible to increase their winnings rate much more than they loses.
Casinos know about this and for that reason their make gambling games way above maths speculation and equation and much more of a house thing and gamblers only wins by luck and not their expertise.

Casinos take probabilities into account and make it impossible for math gurus to win, while they watch those who try to count cards or perform other tricks, this applies more to land-based casinos. I'm not sure how it works online. If it were that simple, all mathematicians would be rich, but that's not the case, and I'm not sure there's an advantage for mathematicians in gambling.

[Marvelockg]

Is this different and difficult for them to solve and figure out who is supposed to win or score in the next rounds in football?

Your opinion is highly appreciated.

your mathematics skill is useful in other areas that finds application in things that are predictable. other niches where you are dealing with uncertain event can not be solved by mere knowledge of mathematics or basic computing. even the people that runs a casino and that has a comprehensive knowledge of how casinos works still loose in gambling and that is the reason why most of them do not gamble in the first place. a mathematician is only as knowledgeable in gambling as his level on interest in the chosen gambling niche. if he is not one that is a gambling freak, his knowledge in math's will find little or no application in gambling.

[Mayor of ogba]

Since gambling isn't an algebraic equation or quadratic question or has nothing do to with mathematical equations, a mathematician can't figure out how to win in gambling. What a mathematician needs to do in order to win sometimes in gambling is to know the strength of teams, be good at analyzing matches and making predictions.

[rachael9385]

The answer is no.

No matter how good you are at math, if you’re playing the wrong game, you’re not going to win. Most of the games people love to play are built with a house edge, and no amount of math can overcome that in the long run.

That’s different for games like card games or sports betting, where skill actually matters. Even then, it’s not just about being good with numbers. Math is only one part of it, not the whole strategy. If it was purely about calculations, everyone with a spreadsheet would be winning already, and that’s clearly not the case.

You are right, even in skilled based games numbers doesn't really run everything, perhaps it can increase your chances of winning but there are no guarantees that you can actually make profit when you try to use numbers to win. Most people keep losing as a result of this, they feel like have a system that works but they don't know that they it's just making them addicted to gambling.

[Gifte001]

My dear isn't possible, gambling has nothing to do with +, or -  the only thing that has to do with mathematics is ÷ that's even when 2 clubs draw and the number written on their jersey apart from this there's nothing related to mathe. For you to win is by lock do you know the spirit that control gambling, native doctors would have be the richest men if its possible it can never be possible for mathematician to even predict 3 odds self.

[Nothingtodo]

Since gambling isn't an algebraic equation or quadratic question or has nothing do to with mathematical equations, a mathematician can't figure out how to win in gambling. What a mathematician needs to do in order to win sometimes in gambling is to know the strength of teams, be good at analyzing matches and making predictions.

It is important to know what type of math can be used to make a profit in gambling. If it were like that, many mathematicians would be busy with gambling platforms instead of giving lectures at universities. Gambling is not based on any algebraic rules or geometric names or calculus rules. In fact, gambling is mainly based on accurate analysis and long-term experience, although it is not 100% accurate. Gambling is based on the uncertain future and luck. If luck is good, then it is possible to make a profit from gambling, and if luck is bad, losses are inevitable.

[Dunamisx]

You can't be playing sportsbet for example and think that your mathematics ability can work perfectly in this, but when it comes to prediction games and games that are about log randomness and that which comprises of numbers for instance lotto, dice aviator and the likes, we may choose to go by the law of randomness with number algorithm and predict what may come next and that is if our luck also comes along with the target we set.

[Versatile_choice]

What about in predictions can't a mathematician prediction match correctly with his level of how he knows maths ,this is confusing am still trying to get it correctly,if pool predictions can be solved with is the different between pool and normal match prediction and I think mathematician can do better in it.

Now I get where you're driving at, surely I have seen a lot of people doing some calculating work while making forecast/ Prediction but what they are doing there has absolutely nothing to do with maths rather they are the ones making it look as if pool is related to maths and I can see most of This people who think they can actually solve the solution lossing at the end after all the effort they applied just to look for solution. However, pool is fixed, if you're lucky to get the key then you will win, those that consult past record and current one is doing it better because majority of the people i see going with this method is more profitable than those mathematician.

[o48o]

Ironically, the more a person understand about mathematics, the least likely if for such person to start gambling in the first place, you know?

Being good at math or being a professional which is involved in the world of mathematics, implies one has a very solid knowledge on statistics, which is the branch of math that studies chances. And knowing how statistically one is destined to lose on casinos, it would be reasonable for anyone to become discouraged to gamble.

There is a saying I read somewhere on the internet about lotteries and those who played them: "Mathematicians do not play lottery".

Unfortunately, it's not just knowing something that prevents you doing something. No matter how self-aware and smart you are, you are psychologically subjected to same temptations rest of the people are. And might be even less equipped then rest of the people to fight those urges.

I have seen people with very high intelligence, that are deluded by their own superiority, thinking that they have cracked the code to make money in casinos. Even when evidence and their own history speaks against it. They use all kinds of fallacies to justify their need to gamble. As they don't accept the reality of being as affected as dumber people.

Also people who are good in maths are often intelligent, and intelligent people often struggle with various problems, like boredom, extra sensitivity and loneliness to start with. Which they both dampen down with substances and distractions, while simultaneously seeking stimulation to get dopamine fixes. This is a bad combination for health, and excellent combination for making you obsessed to seek thrill.

[SatoPrincess]

Yeah, I saw a movie (forget the title) where a professor hired a mathematical genius for card counting and used it for gambling. They were successful and won millions in the casino, but I don't see it realistically happening in real life.

Of course, their intelligence is higher than that of normal people. But there are no mathematical solutions that can break through the random results of gambling. They are not better than those who have gambled for many years. Experience is still better than any mathematical calculations.

I have seen the movie, and was going to refer to it immediately I read the OP. The title is “21” starring Kevin Spacey. Like we saw in the movie, counting cards is doable but it is considered illegal in many casinos. Asides from BlackJack, a mathematician has little or no advantage over regular gamblers.

[Rabata]

Mathematical logic increases the probability, mathematical logic cannot control luck, so even if you have good mathematical skills in gambling, it is not effective. Because in gambling, you will not find any experienced gambler who is able to win in the long run. Casinos are generally designed in such a way that the casino wins more. So I think that if you cannot be lucky, then it is foolish to try to win for sure from the casino. Mathematical logic is useful to some extent, through which the risk can be reduced and it is also possible for the gambler to know at what time to stop, but it is not possible to control the gambler's luck.

[odunybiz]

Some times I ask my self this question,when I was much younger schooling in secondary school I saw one of my teacher who is a mathematician he solve different maths algebra, statistics,in fact they normally pay him to teach in many private school,but till now he is still suffering in the local community,and this question enter my mind if mathematician can solve different equations why can't them be the richest in gambling.
Is this different and difficult for them to solve and figure out who is supposed to win or score in the next rounds in football?

Your opinion is highly appreciated.

Mathematics and gambling are two different things. Mathematics answer never base on luck, it involves understanding how to do your calculations to get right answers but gambling is attached to luck, even though your analysis may help. Even if you are the the greatest mathematician in the world, you may not win a gamble for a long time.

[nimogsm]

Some times I ask my self this question,when I was much younger schooling in secondary school I saw one of my teacher who is a mathematician he solve different maths algebra, statistics,in fact they normally pay him to teach in many private school,but till now he is still suffering in the local community,and this question enter my mind if mathematician can solve different equations why can't them be the richest in gambling.
Is this different and difficult for them to solve and figure out who is supposed to win or score in the next rounds in football?

Your opinion is highly appreciated.

Perhaps then it would be worth becoming a tutor and taking more private lessons to earn money from your knowledge. Forecasting in gambling and mathematics are polar opposites.At my university, there was a course on probability theory, and my professor did not engage in gambling, although it seemed that he should understand it better than anyone else. Theory and practice are sometimes incompatible.