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Randomness

Peter Eastgate of Denmark celebrates after winning $9.15 million during the World Series of Poker at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Is today your lucky day? Probably not

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No matter how random you think you can be, you’re not nearly as good as you expect. A new book shows us how we inherently fall into patterns, and how that knowledge can help you outwit others.No matter how random you think you can be, you’re not nearly as good as you expect. A new book shows us how we inherently fall into patterns, and how that knowledge can help you outwit others.

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