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A Dynamic Kelly Criterion for Games with a Maximum Payout

Nick RubinoView further author information
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Maya RebholzView further author information
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Klaus VolpertView further author information
Pages 566-580 | Received 19 Sep 2021, Accepted 18 Oct 2023, Published online: 28 May 2024

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