The Math Club
The Math Club
Pete and Noah
I Have a Little Bias: The Mathematics of Dreidel
49 minutes Posted Dec 18, 2024 at 12:00 pm.
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It’s the holiday season, and Pete and Noah are getting into the festive spirit by looking at the math behind a favorite Hannukah game.  Join our hosts as they delve into the probabilities of the dreidel and uncover a counterintuitive truth about its fairness.  Whatever traditions you and your family look forward to at this time of year, we promise a lively and interesting time as we take this topic for a spin.  Seasons Greetings!

Robert Feinerman's paper, An Ancient Unfair Game