Game theory can be used to become the world champion of poker and to understand the commitment power of engagement rings. (by Tim Harford)

Computer scientists use game theory to create poker-playing computers. (by David Templeton)

William Chen, a PhD mathematician, uses game theory and mathematics to win at the World Series of Poker. (by Ryan McLane)

Lawyers will face off, with the assistance of paralegals. Perhaps mixed strategy equilibria will be a required topic in law schools. (by Matt Sokoloff)

A lengthy discussion of the game-theoretic aspects of poker (by Tim Harford)

Major auction houses forced to play rock-paper-scissors over rights to auction eccentric millionaire's art. "Sotheby's decided to leave its decision to chance, and had no particular strategy." (by Lloyd Garver)

Brief reference to professional poker player Chris Ferguson, who is known as "Jesus" and wishes to become a professor of game theory. (by Peter Carlson)

Not a good idea. (by Josh Pringle)

Major auction houses forced to play rock-paper-scissors over rights to auction eccentric millionaire's art. "Sotheby's decided to leave its decision to chance, and had no particular strategy." (by Carol Vogel)

What happens when people play public contribution games during a brain scan? We discover that people like punishing defectors even at a cost to themselves.

A modern updating of Axelrod's tournament finds a strategy that beats tit for tat in the prisoner's dilemma, but only by sacrificing team mates.

Coins are more likely to end up facing the same way they started the coin toss, calling into question their use as a method of resolving disputes.

The new champions of poker include those skilled in probability and game theory (by Paul Keegan)

The World Championships of Rock, Paper, Scissors take mixed strategies a bit too far but guarantee fun for all.

Poker professionals are studying up online and by using simulation software which uses game theory to determine optimal strategies.

A perverse (and incorrect) application of the minimax notion of mixed strategies to poker.

Discusses how the reality TV show's many strategic challenges can be analyzed with game theory.

Hundreds of competitors at the World Rock Paper Scissors Society add a heuristic approach to mixed strategies.

Short commentary argues most poker players decide on a whim, not optimal mixed strategies.

Tetris, the addictive computer game, is not only hard, it is NP-complete.

Applies minimax solution concepts to zero-sum casino games.

The game of Go is deceptively simple to learn but challenging for even a computer to play.

Lack of uniformity across European Euro coins leads to different odds of heads and tails in different countries. (by Debora MacKenzie)

Early aggression may lead to retribution in strategy board games.

Optimal bluffing in poker requires understanding mixed strategies

Alternating between two losing gambles can lead to winning

Alternating between two losing gambles can lead to winning

Suggests Shubik's dollar auction as a fun family activity (though offers no disclaimer to the likely feud that will result).

A winning poker player shares his formula for success, which apparently includes a flawed, rudimentary understanding of game theory. (by Alan Deutschman)