Losing Streak

Author : James Boyce
Publisher : Black Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1925435520
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Losing Streak written by James Boyce and published by Black Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jaw-dropping account of how one company came to own every poker machine in the state of Tasmania – and the cost to democracy, the public purse and problem gamblers and their families. The story begins with the toppling of a premier, and ends with David Walsh, the man behind MONA, taking an eccentric stand against pokie machines and the political status quo. It is a story of broken politics and back-room deals. It shows how giving one company the licence to all the poker machines in Tasmania has led to several hundred million dollars of profits (mainly from problem gamblers) being diverted from public use, through a series of questionable and poorly understood deals. Losing Streak is a meticulous, compelling case study in governance failure, which has implications for pokies reform throughout Australia.

Author : Harvard Business Review
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 1633696650
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Confidence (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become more confident at work. You need confidence to inspire trust, communicate effectively, and succeed in your organization. But self-doubt and nerves can undermine your ability to act decisively and persuade others. What can you do to push past these insecurities? This book explains how you can use emotional intelligence to become more confident at work. You'll learn how to correct what is holding you back, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and when feeling too self-assured can actually backfire. This volume includes the work of: Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Rosabeth Moss Kanter Amy Jen Su Peter Bregman How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

Author : Kristine Wyllys
Publisher : Carina Press
ISBN 13 : 1426899041
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Losing Streak written by Kristine Wyllys and published by Carina Press. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happiness doesn't come without a price. Rosemary Young knows the Lane. It's where she grew up, raising a brother barely younger than she was. It's where she served drinks, wearing a gaudy uniform in a low-lit bar to support her mama. It's where she fell for a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Brandon Williams might've had a taste for gambling and been headed nowhere fast, but something about him made her almost forget every promise she ever made. These days when Rosie walks the Lane, it's on the orders of the man who owns it. The man who owns her—Joshua King. A bet gone wrong ties her to him, serving as the collateral Brandon didn't have. For Brandon the guilt is a white-hot brand, but Rosie can't bring herself to regret it completely. The safety of those she loves is worth the sacrifice. Now King's called Brandon back to town early and given Rosie one last job to do before they're free. Nothing—not even King—will keep Brandon from Rosie, not after three years of simply existing without her. And before it's all over, everything that had been done in darkness will come to light and nothing in their lives will ever be the same again. 67,000 words

Author : John Lindley
Publisher : Eclipse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781581501056
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handicapping for Bettor Or Worse written by John Lindley and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bettor's guide to handicapping racehorses teaches horse players how to use all the available information to form their own system. Explains the advantages and drawbacks in current popular handicapping methods.

Author : Greg N. Gregoriou
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420064894
Total Pages : 590 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments written by Greg N. Gregoriou and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-08-18 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneering reference essential in any financial library, the Encyclopedia of Alternative Investments is the most authoritative source on alternative investments for students, researchers, and practitioners in this area. Containing 545 entries, the encyclopedia focuses on hedge funds, managed futures, commodities, and venture capital. It features

Author : Plácido Rodríguez
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785364553
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Economics of Sports Betting written by Plácido Rodríguez and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book delves into a number of intriguing issues and addresses several pertinent questions including, should gambling markets be privatized? Is the ‘hot hand’ hypothesis real or a myth? Are the ‘many’ smarter than the ‘few’ in estimating betting odds? How are prices set in fixed odds betting markets? The book also explores the informational efficiency of betting markets and the prevalence of corruption and illegal betting in sports.

Author : Kit H. Lui
Publisher : Phoenix Consulting
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Gold Bug’s Transformation to AI written by Kit H. Lui and published by Phoenix Consulting. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was the result of my personal journey in experimenting and using my POE AI bot called KitLuiInvestBot. It was mostly written by my bot with the assistance of my questions, research, uploading my knowledge source and reviewing and editing of the final book. After using my bot, I became a follower and investor of AI. Early in my career, I became a “gold bug” after experiencing some significant loses in the emerging markets and pretending to be George Soros. Ever since then, I held my gold investments assiduously even to this day. I have always wanted to share some of my knowledge from the books I have read over the past thirty years. This book is a result of this exploration and I hope you find it useful and practical in your own investment journey. The opinions expressed are mine and not meant to be general investment advice. For specific investment advice, you should seek the assistance of professionals. For quick readers, this book is about investing in gold and AI using the bar bell strategy. Now let’s begin and see if you agree with my investment proposition. If you do not agree with me, that is okay and maybe you can learn some new things about the life-time pursuit of investing and the possibilities of AI as an investment opportunity. It is acknowledged that early-stage investors have already profited from the AI investment trend but arguably this is secular trend and will last a long time - just in time for the next bull market, which started in late-2023. These are investment strategies that you can use right now. We also hope that you can improve your investment skills by understanding the principles described in this book. Consider it as a reminder if you are a veteran investor. This book is not meant to be a detailed case for a bull market in gold or AI. This is just my own opinion and experience. There are plenty of resources out there which explore these areas. There are also plenty of financial analysts that provide outlooks on new investment trends that does a better job than my boo on the inevitability of gold and AI. However, this book is unique in that it will make you reflect on your own style of investment and will give ideas for improvement. It will question your own biases and is a check list for do’s and don’ts for beginners and experts alike. Throughout the book, I share valuable advice for both beginners and experts in the field of investing. I would like to emphasize the importance of education, starting early, and saving money as key principles for building a strong foundation in investment. Additionally, I hope the reader comes away with a deeper understanding of the significance of investing in what one understands, being patient and disciplined, and seeking value opportunities. Furthermore, my use of the POE AI bot, KitLuiInvestBot, adds a unique perspective to the book. By incorporating AI into their investment journey, I hope to showcase the potential of AI as an investment opportunity. The most important thing to remember about this book is its emphasis on self-reflection and continuous improvement. I encourage readers to question their own biases and to constantly evaluate their investment style. This introspective approach serves as a reminder for both beginners and experts to remain open-minded and adaptable in their investment decisions. Hope you enjoy!

Author : Brian P. Soebbing
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 303842871X
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sports Finance written by Brian P. Soebbing and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sports Finance" that was published in IJFS

Author : Katarina Walker
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1435710657
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pro's Guide to Spanish 21 and Australian Pontoon written by Katarina Walker and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-09-25 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best-kept secret in the international pro gaming scene is finally out: Spanish 21, and its Australian counterpart, Pontoon, is even more beatable than Blackjack. "The Pro's Guide to Spanish 21" will teach you how to play optimally, apply proven Blackjack card-counting techniques to Spanish 21, and do better than you ever did playing Blackjack. Topics covered include: basic strategy for 15+ rule variations, house edge, EOR, standard deviation, the Basic Hi-Lo counting system, optimal betting, indices, money management, camouflage, finding the best games, and much, much more. The author, gaming analyst/programmer Katarina Walker, is recognized as the world authority on Spanish 21 and Australian Pontoon. Foreword written by Don Schlesinger.

Author : Travis Sawchik
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250063515
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Big Data Baseball written by Travis Sawchik and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Data Baseball provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the Pittsburgh Pirates used big data strategies to end the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history. New York Times Bestseller After twenty consecutive losing seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, team morale was low, the club’s payroll ranked near the bottom of the sport, game attendance was down, and the city was becoming increasingly disenchanted with its team. Big Data Baseball is the story of how the 2013 Pirates, mired in the longest losing streak in North American pro sports history, adopted drastic big-data strategies to end the drought, make the playoffs, and turn around the franchise’s fortunes. Big Data Baseball is Moneyball for a new generation. Award-winning journalist Travis Sawchik takes you behind the scenes to expertly weave together the stories of the key figures who changed the way the Pirates played the game, revealing how a culture of collaboration and creativity flourished as whiz-kid analysts worked alongside graybeard coaches to revolutionize the sport and uncover groundbreaking insights for how to win more games without spending a dime. From pitch framing to on-field shifts, this entertaining and enlightening underdog story closely examines baseball’s burgeoning big data movement and demonstrates how the millions of data points which aren’t immediately visible to players and spectators, are the bit of magic that led the Pirates to finish the 2013 season in second place and brought an end to a twenty-year losing streak.