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    Optimal strategy for a two-player dice game to 40 points

    I apologize, that part wasn't clear. First player to get 40 or more points. Thanks.
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    Optimal strategy for a two-player dice game to 40 points

    What about in situations where the score is tied or very close? And at different points in the game (beginning, middle, end)?
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    Optimal strategy for a two-player dice game to 40 points

    I hope this is the right forum to put this in. This is a strategy I am trying to fine tune for a book I am writing about the card game Pinochle. Here are the rules: Two player game - First player to 40 points wins. Game starts 0 points to 0 points. Players alternate turns. One...
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    Undergrad Card distribution probabilities in double deck pinochle

    Take a look at the other thread, where someone commented and said that you are both right. One is for specific distribution and the other formual is for generic distribution. Let me know if that makes sense.
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    Undergrad Card distribution probabilities in double deck pinochle

    ok I will have to check it out. Thanks for the concern. I do want to get this right.
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    Undergrad Card distribution probabilities in double deck pinochle

    Thanks for the advice re: my email address. Thank you everyone else for your assistance.
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    Undergrad Card distribution probabilities in double deck pinochle

    http://talkstats.com/showthread.php?t=12966 I was wondering if this response I received in this other forum is correct? I appreciate any help in figuring this out. I don't want to have incorrect information in my book. Thanks again!
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    Undergrad Card distribution probabilities in double deck pinochle

    I am writing a book on double deck pinochle and need to get accurate percentages. I am hoping this forum is willing and able to help me! If I am in the wrong forum, and someone could direct me to a more appropriate forum, that would be greatly appreciated. Knowing what double deck pinochle...