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Generational Differences In Gambling Behavior And Attitudes, Don Feeney, Todd Maki
Generational Differences In Gambling Behavior And Attitudes, Don Feeney, Todd Maki
International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
The five generations that make up the adult population of North America and Europe differ greatly in their gambling behavior and their beliefs and attitudes towards gambling. This presentation will discuss data that demonstrate the extent of these differences as well as the cultural background and formative experiences that led to them. It will conclude with a discussion of implications for the gambling industry, responsible gambling, public policy, and for those concerned with the prevention and treatment of gambling problems.
Roulette: More Than Just A Chance, David Abuhanna
Roulette: More Than Just A Chance, David Abuhanna
Honors College Theses
Data were generated using a physical roulette wheel to test whether an association exists between initial conditions (the pocket from which the ball is released) and output (the pocket where the ball lands). I have generated data to determine whether there exists statistical significance in distributions of adjoined pockets. Using the statistical software Excel for data tabulation and mapping and using R for statistical computations, I determined a possible method for cheating. I also established an association does in fact exist between initial conditions and output. The existence of this association diminishes roulette as a game of "pure" chance. The …