Conditional probability occurs when it is given that something has happened. (Hint: look for the word “given” in the question. The probability that a tennis player wins the first set of a match is ...

The probability that a tennis player wins the first set of a match is \(\frac{3}{5}\). If she wins the first set, the probability that she wins the second set is \(\frac{9}{10}\). If she loses the ...

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I recently played in a $20,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em invitational tournament at Wynn Las Vegas. It was a short field of 23 players and would air live on FoxSportsNet. The structure was rather fast ...