University of Bucharest
B.Sc. in Pure Mathematics
Oct 1988-Jun 1992
Experience
For over twenty years my work has lived at the intersection of three fields: probability theory, the psychology of gambling, and the philosophy of science. The common thread is simple — helping people see games of chance as they mathematically are, not as they appear.
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Common Questions
What exactly do I fact-check on 101RTP?
Every number with mathematical content: RTP percentages, house edge figures, probability and odds calculations, expected value estimates, and volatility claims. I check them against provider documentation and, where needed, against the underlying probability models.
What makes someone qualified to verify RTP figures?
Formal training in probability theory and two decades of building mathematical models of casino games. RTP is not a marketing number — it's the output of a probability model, and verifying it means understanding that model.
Have I worked with gambling websites before?
Yes, openly: I've written mathematical guides for several gambling and lottery publications, always in the same role — explaining the real mathematics to players. I've studied games of chance for over twenty years and have never gambled myself.
Why does a gambling site need a problem-gambling researcher?
Because the same cognitive distortions that fuel problem gambling start with misunderstanding the math. My academic work shows that players who correctly understand probability make safer decisions — that's precisely what accurate, verified numbers are for.
What happens when I find an error?
The page doesn't go live until it's fixed. If an error is found after publication, the figure is corrected and the page's update date reflects the revision. In gambling content, a wrong number isn't a typo — it misleads real decisions with real money, and I treat it accordingly.
