On Optimal Doubling in Backgammon

Norman Zadeh and Gary Kobliska
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Norman Zadeh: Columbia University
Gary Kobliska: Columbia University

Management Science, 1977, vol. 23, issue 8, 853-858

Abstract: The concept of an effective doubling number for noncontinuous games is introduced. Computer simulation is employed to determine an extremely accurate strategy for accepting, doubling, and redoubling in running games.

Date: 1977
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