Watch Now: Exploring the Quantitative Analysis of Gambling and the Parallels to Insurance
The recording of the 2026 Spring CAS Student Central Webinar, Exploring the Quantitative Analysis of Gambling and the Parallels to Insurance, is now available to view.
In this engaging session, Mallika Bender, FCAS, MAAA, and Ken Williams, FCAS, MAAA, explore the many connections and common roots between casino gaming odds and strategies and actuarial science. Designed to be accessible to those without prior gaming experience, this webinar includes a beginner-friendly introduction to several well-known casino games while highlight key actuarial concepts such as risk selection, the house edge, and competitive advantage.
Whether you joined us live or were unable to attend, this recording offers a practical and thought-provoking look at how actuarial thinking can apply in unexpected settings.