Jai-Alai Question of the Week


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Re(1): #56 - Who uses a computer for analysis?

Posted on September 5, 2004 at 10:32:33 AM by NewFan

I read the Skiena book and decided to take a crack at his approach, while extending it in obvious ways. I rewrote his simulation model in SAS (a statistical software package), adding bells and whistles like adjusting point-win probabilities for server advantage. I dowload Dania program entries and results, update point-win percentages, median payouts by combination, etc, on a daily basis, then simulate each game 250,000 times, focusing on exacta frequencies and expected returns. I have written a bunch of analytical programs to help me identify betting decision rules, profit by game, et. al.

So I guess the short answer is yes.

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