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How did the gambling habits of chevalier de​ mère help launch the mathematical study of​ probability?
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How did the gambling habits of chevalier de​ mère help launch the mathematical study of​ probability?

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He found early methods to make quick money and also discovered probability.  His work was ground-breaking, though not always correct.  One of his card equations showed a 2/3 chance of winning, but actually only gave 1/5th!
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