A Fairer Scoring System for Jai-alai

Steven S. Skiena
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Steven S. Skiena: Department of Computer Science, State University of New York, Stony Brook, New York 11794

Interfaces, 1988, vol. 18, issue 6, 35-41

Abstract: Several states permit paramutual wagering on jai-alai, a sport whose scoring system is based on a queue and can therefore be subject to analysis. Monte Carlo analysis of the “spectacular seven” scoring system shows that the post or starting position of the player strongly influences the results of the game. Alternative scoring systems can minimize the effect of post position.

Keywords: games/group decisions: gambling; queues: simulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1988
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