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Old 25th May 2008, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by reded
Hmm I dont understand what if the 1st bet loses



There are many articles about on the Kelly Criterion + Kelly Fraction for anyone new to this.

Now according to the stated results the Kelly Fraction would be 10.7%. Of the Bank.

So the 1st bet would be ~23 cents.

And you would expect to win ~5 cents.

And double your bank of $2.11 in ~27 bets.

Keep doubling and that billion is within your grasp.

Kinda' like this well known system:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second...he_C hessboard
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