Sentences with phrase «in games of chance»

Numerical risk assessment was invented hundreds of years ago to reduce losses in games of chance.

«Unlike common random series like those observed, for example, in games of chance, hydrologic (and other geophysical) time series have some structure, that is, consecutive values of hydrologic time series depend on each other.

Matthew Ritchie's contribution to the show — oil on linen paintings with mylar decal extensions — addresses another aspect of the pataphysical, particularly Jarry's interest in games of chance and knowledge systems that «lie beyond metaphysics».

The game seeks to part you from your money in other ways as well, including doors with coin slots which require a ten - piece to open (or which can be used to chuck at enemies, after which you'd collect the money again), or by betting it in games of chance at the end of a level.

Also prohibited is material that «encourages gambling, encourages and suggests participation in the games of chance, lotteries and other games that imply easy win» or «promotes bad eating, sanitary and physical passivity habits».»

Brooklyn Assemblywoman Jo Anne Simon, a Democrat, has introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of firearms as prizes in any games of chance.

«To study the properties of the games themselves and how they relate to problem gambling, we have focussed on two psychological distortions that occur across many forms of gambling: «near - miss» outcomes (where a loss looks similar or «close» to a jackpot win) and the «gambler's fallacy» (for example, believing that a run of heads means that a tail is «due», in a game of chance).

For example, students investigate the relationship between surface area and volume, between two - dimensional and three - dimensional objects, and between hexahedra and decahedra dice in a game of chance.

Only monies that individuals are willing to lose should ever be wagered in a game of chance.

Investing risk is distinct from the risk one may take in a game of chance.

Another definition, from that same page, is «a venture in a game of chance for stakes».

Under Cardano's theory of fair gambling devices, equal numerical values are assigned to the probabilities of the ways in which an outcome can occur in a game of chance.

The challenge: convincing plaintiffs» attorneys that this service actually serves their clients, the true victims in this game of chance.

Not exact matches

If you wanted to play the latest «Call of Duty» game in the last decade, there were few chances to do that on Nintendo's consoles.

Icide's is one of several small businesses in the Bay Area that participated in the game, in which Twitter users are asked trivia questions about local companies for the chance to win prizes.

Gaia Essentials, her small boutique in Moss Beach, California, is one of several small businesses in the Bay Area that participated in a game in which Twitter users are asked trivia questions about local companies for the chance to win prizes.

The first chance to win with Steph IQ will be Friday, when the Golden State Warriors face the New Orleans Pelicans in game three of the Western Conference semifinals.

With games against the Rams, Lions, and Panthers all coming in the next five weeks, the Vikings will want to put their best chance of winning on the field, and Bridgewater is likely that best chance.

Daily fantasy sports, where players draft a roster of football players to compete for points in a single - day worth of games, were acknowledged by Virginia lawmakers as a game of skill vs. pure chance, a key difference that allows sites to avoid a federal ban on online gambling.

I mean I was out there, Olynyk was in a compromising position, had no chance to get the ball and it's just too bad that he would go to those lengths to take somebody out of the game and do that to someone.

The winner will get $ 10,000 on top of what they already raised and a trip to Hasbro headquarters in Pawtucket, R.I., for a chance to meet with all the game - making - pros and get advice on everything from manufacturing viability to marketing strategy.

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Schneiderman, in the legal papers filed on Tuesday, cited the companies» investor presentations and comments by their chief executives to bolster his argument that they are not games of skill, which are allowed in the state, but games of chance.

Wagering on games of chance is banned in Oklahoma.

In a decision dated July 7, 2016, the West Virginia attorney general concluded that: «West Virginia law does not prohibit the offering of or participation in fantasy sports games, as they are defined in Senate Bill 529, because state law prohibits only betting upon games decided predominantly by chance.&raquIn a decision dated July 7, 2016, the West Virginia attorney general concluded that: «West Virginia law does not prohibit the offering of or participation in fantasy sports games, as they are defined in Senate Bill 529, because state law prohibits only betting upon games decided predominantly by chance.&raquin fantasy sports games, as they are defined in Senate Bill 529, because state law prohibits only betting upon games decided predominantly by chance.&raquin Senate Bill 529, because state law prohibits only betting upon games decided predominantly by chance.»

«Because the outcomes of games in daily fantasy sports leagues depends partially on chance, an individual's payment of a fee to participate in such activities is a bet,» Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote in a nine - page Jan. 19 decision.

In a widely reported 2015 statement, North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said, «If [DFS is] a game of chance, it's not likely legal, and if it's a game of skill, then it would likely be legal.»

In your book, you talk about how games make us happy by providing satisfying tasks, achievable goals and the chance to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

In the final period, the winning community will be announced — on April 30, 2016 — and receive the grand prize of the chance to host an NHL ® Pre-Season game televised on NBCSN, as well as $ 150,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft HeinIn the final period, the winning community will be announced — on April 30, 2016 — and receive the grand prize of the chance to host an NHL ® Pre-Season game televised on NBCSN, as well as $ 150,000 in arena upgrades from Kraft Heinin arena upgrades from Kraft Heinz.

Through the program, hockey communities across the U.S. can now vie for the coveted title of «Kraft HockeyvilleTM USA 2016» and enter for a chance to win the grand prize of hosting an NHL ® Pre-Season game televised live on NBCSN and $ 150,000 in arena upgrades.

Tech enthusiasts looking to get into the mining game would rather invest in hardware that at least has a chance of breaking even, and can be used for other purposes as well.

It applies to the economic or professional activities of a wide range of persons, including credit and financial institutions, organizers of games of chance, intermediaries in transactions with real property, traders in transactions involving more than $ 15,000 or its equivalent, pawnbrokers, precious metals and stones traders, auditors, providers of trust and company services, and non-profit associations and foundations.

Spotify's business model may give it a chance to stand out from companies like King Digital Entertainment — makers of popular mobile game Candy Crush — which received a less - than - sweet reception in its public stock debut yesterday.

This article claims that a word game can gauge motivation levels, which is absolutely false on many levels, motivation is shaped by a strong purpose in life and not those that claim they are a product of chance.

The wave of change sweeping the Middle East, gives us a breath taking chance to change the game and bin Laden's death comes at a good time in that light.

No matter how long the loser prolongs the game and thinks there is hope of winning, he hasn't a chance in the world.

Matthew 34:23 «And behold unto them He said «Hold they games of skill and chance in open air so that I may witness and affect thy outcomes.»

We've all been there: that sad, downward, ice - cream - fueled spiral in which love seems to be nothing more than a miserable game in which we are all pawns with no chance of success.

Nevertheless, even in a game of «chance,» God certainly knows and wills the outcome from all eternity.

Many of my students play video games as an occasional release, a way to hang out with friends, a chance to get an adrenaline rush in a safe way.

Even subtracting their Manningesque good fortune in having one particularly high profile franchisee, they still win (I swear I'm not trying to make these sports puns; they just happen) in pre-game and game - day moments — offering a chance for a trip to the Super Bowl by sending in a video of how you celebrate when your team scores, for example.

Creating distinct flavor moments doesn't just happen on accident — protecting your flavor in process should never be a game of chance.

To make the fantasy football season even better, Buffalo Wild Wings is bringing even more excitement by providing groups of eight or more who register to hold draft parties at the restaurant with exclusive draft kits and free food for future visits, and offering Guests a chance to win tickets to the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Game December 28 in Tempe, Arizona.

We need to match the energy and pace of Chelsea to stand chance in this game.

Arsenal mustn't pass up the chance to have that kind of class in their team, with the arrogant forward capable of changing any game in an instant.

+ wenger out is more than just lack of spending; its not studying the opposition, not rotating players, not addressing why we have so much more injuries than others, not subbing early enough to give incoming players a chance to influence the game, not playing players in their best positions. . . .

19 march will tell if we can still win the title or no chance Everton game is the biggest game of the season On per he has been good this season he let us down in only 2 games against southampton and chelsea Barcelona game it was flamini fault

Unless we actually had Falcao in mind I doubt any signings we realistically had a chance of getting were going to affect this game.

If I'm wrong plz correct me know that's 5 points out of 12 potentially with 3 of them games being at home and I'm certain he would have had chances in all of them with Mesut about.

The best chance of the game probably fell to the visitors and Rodgers maybe lucky to have another chance to claim a spot in next month's semi-final at Wembley.