In the modern world the theory of probability is used extensively in mathematics science engineering medicine and of course gambling. A proposition bet is one that involves the use of probability estimated and actual an individual makes an apparently attractive bet to someone who is easily deceived by the odds which are at first glance in his favor.The Book of Proposition Bets gathers together and reveals the true mathematics behind over 50 classic and original proposition bets. From the famous Three Card Monty really an exercise in the Monty Hall Paradox to probabilities based on rolling dice and pulling playing cards or whether or not a mark can guess 3 correct digits of a one dollar bill serial number spoiler the odds are against it author Owen O here compiles a fascinating and engaging survey of prop bets.