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Baseball is not the only sport to use "moneyball." American football teams, fantasy football players, fans, and gamblers are increasingly using data to gain an edge on the competition. Professional and college teams use data to help identify team needs and select players to fill those needs. Fantasy football players and fans use data to try to defeat their friends, while sports bettors use data in an attempt to defeat the sportsbooks. In this concise book, Eric Eager and Richard Erickson provide a clear introduction to using statistical models to analyze football data using both Python and R. Whether your goal is to qualify for an entry-level football analyst position, dominate your fantasy football league, or simply learn R and Python with fun example cases, this book is your starting place. Through case studies in both Python and R, you'll learn to: Obtain NFL data from Python and R packages and web scraping Visualize and explore data Apply regression models to play-by-play data Extend regression models to classification problems in football Apply data science to sports betting with individual player props Understand player athletic attributes using multivariate statistics

The New South Wales club gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar business with some of the largest registered clubs in the world operating more poker machines than many casinos - but not subject to the same scrutiny. Their status as 'mutuals' allows them to pay little, if any, corporate income tax and low state tax rates on gaming profits.Casino Clubs NSW describes how big clubs have attained and retained a dominant position in the gaming industry. While recognising the positive role of small mutual clubs, it questions the continuing government support of big clubs through tax and regulatory concessions, and refutes claims that the bulk of gaming profits are spent on community contributions and sports sponsorship.Casino Clubs NSW presents the story of public campaigns, private lobbying and back-room machinations aimed at blocking a 2003 decision by Premier Bob Carr and Treasurer Michael Egan to increase taxes on the gaming profits of big clubs. Carr and Egan resisted these campaigns but incoming Premier Iemma backed down in order to obtain the support of some disaffected backbenchers. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being lost in state taxes. And the price is rising.'An excellent, original piece of academic social science research into a major public policy issue. It is a shame that this was not written ten years ago to provide the evidence to prevent some misguided, self-interested and costly policy decisions taken by successive governments in NSW.'- Professor Michael Johnson, University of NSW'An original contribution to knowledge and to public policy in Australia (and in the sector of gambling studies). It tells a story of policy intrigue and behind the scenes manoeuvring to preserve privileged positions.'- Professor John Wanna, Australian National UniversityTags: Betty Con Walker, Business and economics

The ultimate guide to becoming an expert player of no limit hold'em poker from one of the game's "premier players" (Erik Seidel, World Series of Poker winner) Phil Gordon. Poker is hotter than ever, with tens of millions of fans dealing in, logging on, and tuning in to global tournaments. And the most popular version of poker is no limit hold'em, long considered the purest form of the game, with appearances in the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour, and on Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown. Now, Phil Gordon, acclaimed professional player and cohost of Celebrity Poker Showdown, shares his seasoned expertise and valuable insight in Phil Gordon's Little Green Book. Featuring a conversational approach and easy-to-digest explanations and diagrams, this is the must-have guide for anyone who wants to go all-in on becoming a better no limit hold'em player.

Casino gambling is central to understanding the cultural, social, and intellectual history of nineteenth-century Europe. Tracing the development of casino gambling across this period, this book connects that story to ideas about chance, luck, emotions, and psychology, and reveals how Europeans used gambling to understand their changing world.

'A unique rugby league book'- A. PelechatyA Guide to Better Tipping in the NRL is a practical guide on 'how to' get the best results to win your tipping competition. It provides clear explanations on working through statistics to select the winner in those 'toss of the coin' matches. This is an excellent book for those striving to become better with their tipping.-Matthew Pritchard, site owner at NothingButLeague, Founder of QLD Panther Pride.Use this book of facts to be ahead of the pack with the expert stats. These stats are not secrets, but they may as well be. The hard part has been done for you; all you need to do to win the next tipping comp or SuperCoach is to flick through the pure gold within these pages. -Daniel Pain (Dan's NRL Collectables), rugby league author.Tipping competitions and betting on the NRL are pastimes that can make the greatest game of all just a little bit greater each winter. A Guide to Better Tipping in the NRL gives simple strategies to follow, using basic rugby league data to take a lot of the guesswork out of your weekly NRL tipping. Take you tipping to the next level.-Shannon Meyer, site owner at The Gurgler.This is a unique rugby league book. It offers a different perspective for NRL Tipping to footy fans and will teach them new skills and tactics.-Andrew Pelechaty, Associate Fellow, Victorian Editors Guild.Editor: The Milk: A 40 Year Odyssey of Fandom for Rugby League's Greatest Enigma. Author: Matt Cleary. Publication Date: March 2022. Editor: The Truth About Rugby League. Author: Dane Eldridge. Publication Date: June 2022.¿¿ Dr. Douglas Wilde Ph.D. grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney - the heartland of working-class rugby league in the 1960s. With a league history spanning 54 years (starting at age 11) - including representing the Australian Army v Wales in 1978. Douglas has the necessary experience and passion for our great game to back up his tipping expertise. Dr. Wilde is a Patron of League Freak and The Rugby League Project. For over 30 years he has given back to the game as a coach, a club president, and an administrator - including being a past Chairman of the South Australian Rugby League. Douglas is an author and internet commentator. Since 2015, he has progressively honed his tipping proficiency. He has become a noted tipster by combining weather forecasts, statistics, daily team updates, and other data to refine his tipping methodology. As the founder of the NRL Tipping Club, he consistently tips with an average of 73.2%. He brings a wealth of skill to the art, science, and intuition of rugby league tipping.

Online Gambling World - What You Need to Know About Online Gambling After the internet, online gambling is arguably the largest invention. The growth of the online gambling market continues unabated as more and more people develop addictions to the various forms of online gaming. The world's gaming rules are getting easier to understand. Gambling's long-standing taboo finally seems to be dissipating. Believes that now is the ideal time to share with you the untold, most honest account of internet gaming. There are undoubtedly many resources available online on various facets of the industry. It's extremely improbable that you'll come across a single source, except Online Gambling World, that explains what you need to know about Online Gambling. Here's what you'll discover: The Evolution of Online GamblingThe Fundamentals of Online GamingOnline Gambling: Selecting the Best SitesHow to Boost Your Winning ChancesFinancial Planning for Online GamblingThe Tax LawsTop Gambling GamesThe Social Benefits of Online Gambling And Much More….What are you waiting for?

Discover the key to unlocking your inner luck with Jonathan Grove's 'How to Win the Lottery'. This book is full of life-changing insights that will help you understand the power of creativity to give you the edge in any lottery game. With practical advice, inspiring stories, and step-by-step instructions, Jonathan Grove's book will help you to gain the insight and confidence to win the lottery.This book will give you:- Strategies to help you identify the best lottery games for you- Tips and tricks for increasing your chances of a big win- Practical advice on setting goals and creating a lottery plan- Inspiring stories from lottery winners around the world- Step-by-step instructions for playing the lotteryJonathan Grove has been helping people unlock their creative potential for years. With his simple yet effective techniques, you'll be able to create a winning lottery plan and increase your chances of hitting the jackpot. With this book, you'll gain the confidence and insight to finally win the lottery. Don't miss out on your chance to win big!

An Ambidextrous Artistic Adventure in Coloring designed for all Coloring Enthusiasts. These complex coloring pages are designed to numb the mind while your body relaxes from a long day. In Flecking Fish, there are 22 aquatic coloring opportunities with padded pages to prevent bleed through from most markers and pens. This book is suitable for left-handed or right-handed colorists and artists of all ages. Tinge World Coloring Books hits the right Angle for All

Immersive Magic: Beat Casino Games Using Psychic Techniques is a book that reveals the secrets to making money through the use of magic. Learn how you can effectively gain an edge over various casino games. Indeed, there are adept practitioners who are able to focus on their magical and spiritual life because their financial worries are already well taken care of. Are the matters of this world also affecting your magical and spiritual practices? Would you rather be free from financial worries and just focus on your magical life? By gaining an edge over casino games, you can rake in serious profits and enjoy financial freedom. This will allow you to finally focus on what really matters to you in life without having to worry about money. Immersive Magic: Beat Casino Games Using Psychic Techniques teaches the ins and outs of spiritual gambling. Unlike regular gambling, spiritual gambling takes the world of gambling to a higher level. After all, gambling has always been related to magic and divination, as well as spirituality. Spiritual gambling is an ancient practice that will allow you to see gambling from a different perspective, as well as glimpse into the future. It is noteworthy that gambling started as a magical practice back in ancient times. During that time, magic was a natural part of the lives of the people. Even young children who were learning the art of divination would play gambling-like games but without involving real money. Nevertheless, the principle remains the same, and that is to be able to tell or predict the outcome of a particular game, toss of a coin, or roll of the dice, and so on. Immersive Magic: Beat Casino Games Using Psychic Techniques shares time-tested techniques and well-established magical and universal principles. You are not asked to believe the teachings in this book right away; but instead, you are encouraged to put the teachings into practice so that you can see for yourself their true beauty and meaning. In today's world, so many people are seeking financial freedom. As a magical practitioner, you ought to focus more on your magical and spiritual life instead of wasting your time dealing with mundane matters. Therefore, you should be able to wield a magic that can help free you from the bondage of this world. Thankfully, this modern world is just all about money -- and you can use your magical power to win all the money that you may need, so that you can dedicate yourself more to the magical arts. Are you ready to learn the magic that can pave the way to bringing you true financial freedom? Are you ready to make money in a magical way so that you can have more time to focus on your spiritual needs? Are you ready to be free from the bondage of the modern world by winning all the money that you need? If yes, then let me now welcome you into this wonderful and prosperous world of divine and eternal magic -- where magic is at your fingertips and where all your dreams always turn into reality. After all, true magic is meant to be lived on a deep and personal level. Remember: You are magic.

Gambling addiction can affect people from all walks of life. Gambling progresses from a harmless diversion to an unhealthy obsession with serious consequences. A gambling problem can strain your relationships, interfere with work, and lead to financial disaster whether you bet on sports, scratch cards, roulette, poker, or slots in a casino, at the track, or online. You might even do things you never thought you'd do, like rack up massive debts or steal money to gamble. The most significant step to overcoming a gambling addiction is realizing that you have a problem.In this book, you will learn how to stop gambling, recover from this addiction, and take control of your life.

"A unique study into both the professional gamblers aboard Titanic and their individual backgrounds and fates...During the early twentieth century, professional gamblers were such a scourge in the smoking rooms of trans-Atlantic passenger liners that White Star Line warned its passengers about them. In spring 1912 three professional gamblers traveled from the U.S. to England for the sole purpose of returning to America on the maiden voyage of Titanic. 'Kid' Homer, 'Harry' Rolmane and 'Boy' Bradley (Harry Homer, Charles Romaine and George Brereton) were grifters with a long history of living on the wrong side of the law, who planned to utilize their skills at the card table to relieve fellow passengers of cash. One swiftly fell under suspicion of being a professional 'card mechanic,' and was excluded from some poker games, but other games continued apace. This new book, the result of years of research by George Behe, reveals the true identities of these gamblers, their individual backgrounds, the ruses they used, and their ultimate fates after tragedy struck, as well as providing an intriguing insight into a bygone age."

Casino games and traditional card games have rich and idiosyncratic histories, complex subcultures and player practices, and facilitate the flow of billions of dollars each year through casinos and card rooms, and between professional players and amateurs. They have nevertheless been overlooked by game scholars due to the negative ethical weight of "gambling" - with such games pathologized and labelled as deviance or mental illness, few look beyond to unpick the games, their players, and their communities. The Casino, Card and Betting Game Reader offers 25 chapters studying the communities playing these games, the distinctive cultures and practices that have emerged around them, their activities and beliefs and interpersonal relationships, and how these games influence - both positively and negatively - the lives and careers of millions of game players around the world. It is the first of a new series of edited collections, Play Beyond the Computer, dedicated to exploring the play of games beyond computers and games consoles.

The Las Vegas Gambling pocket journal features a vintage travel illustration of Nevada gambling. This journal has full color decorative vintage art on the cover, and is the perfect companion for your next trip, writing project, to-do list, or any occasion where a handy notebook is needed. Found Image Press Vintage Journals feature vintage art that celebrates your favorite places, hobbies and interests. The front cover design features a classic piece of art from the Found Image Press collection of over 60,000 pictures. - 4 x 6 inches - 100 lined opaque pages - Soft matte finish

This book is co-published by U.S. International Gambling Research Center( located in Las Vegas) and HW(Macau) Arts & Gaming Research Investment Co., Ltd.. For more than a decade, through worldwide collecting and editing, our gambling experts and researchers have experienced and confirmed the effectiveness of a variety of gambling game playing tactics and strategies of gambling players around the world. Under the guidance of game R & D engineers and casino managers, we now compile the relevant collected data and information into the books and dedicate them to worldwide gambling enthusiasts so that we can conduct miscellaneous exchanges and discussions on various gambling game playing tactics and strategies. The purpose of publishing this series of gambling book is to set up an exchange platform for slot machine players and summarize worldwide slot machine players' game playing tactics and strategies. Under the guidance of the book, slot machine players and beginners at recreation time can reduce blind bets to avoid falling into ignorant gambling which may lead to the damage of health and wealth. Strategies and tactics described in this series of books teach players how to effectively reduce the risk of betting and improve the payback and winning probability while playing in the casino. And they have been proved to be effective in reducing the risk of betting and improving the probability of payback by worldwide players through repeated experience. Therefore, the guiding value is affirmative.