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Kelly Criterion

Mathematics & Probability · John Kelly Jr.

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A formula for optimal bet sizing that maximizes long-term geometric growth rate of wealth while avoiding ruin.

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Faster Than Normal. “Kelly Criterion Mental Model.” fasterthannormal.co/mental-models/kelly-criterion. Accessed 2026.

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