Our Associates ...

Jacobson Gaming, LLC prides itself on relationships with some of the most talented and well respected independent gaming mathematicians working today.  These individuals each have years of experience in the mathematical analysis and design of casino games and other games of chance.  This list includes specialists in table games, slots, video poker, poker, keno, bingo, lotteries, promotional games and Internet casinos.  If we can't help you, we will assist you in finding  the right person to meet your mathematical needs. 

Please note, the individuals listed below are independent contractors and are not employees of Jacobson Gaming, LLC.

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Diana Gruber ...

Diana Gruber of Vegas Math was lead mathematician and slot designer for Bally Gaming.  She was also lead mathematician at Global Gaming Group (G3).  She has done the mathematical analysis of over 300 slot and video poker games.  Her most popular games are Blazing Sevens and Multi-Player Blackjack.  She is currently Vice President and Senior Programmer at Ted Gruber Software Inc.  She also does freelance work for Internet gaming companies on slot design and mathematical analysis.

Cindy Liu ...

Cindy Liu of Edge Consulting is a gaming mathematician who specializes in the analysis of card games.  She has a B.S. in applied mathematics from UCLA and over 5 years of experience in the industry, including working with such companies as Galaxy Gaming, DigiDeal and Slingo.

Charles Mousseau ...

Charles Mousseau of Future Sight Gaming has work experience that includes seven years as a computer programmer and analyst with the Calgary Police Service, and five years experience in the casino industry as a dealer. In addition, he has achieved recognition in the Canadian gaming industry as both a successful poker player and a published poker and gaming author.  His consulting expertise is in the mathematical analysis of table games, with a special strength in poker-type games.

Keith Rucker ...

Keith Rucker of K-Squared Consulting has 9 years of math modeling and game design in slot machines. He can design both video and stepper games. He has also created and create board and card games. He has experience with QA, compliance, product management, marketing, and sales in new game design, math models, and typical game play.  Among his many games are Hot Shots Progressives, Quick Hits, Millionaire Sevens, 5 reel Blazing Sevens, Reel Money. He was the original creator of the 5 reel multi-game stepper that won the best of show for the 2008 G2E show. His specialties include branding games, slot machines, game design, math models and statistical analysis.

Michael Shackleford ...

Michael Shackleford is one of the most well known gaming mathematicians.  His web site  WizardOfOdds.com has detailed analysis and odds for hundreds of casino games.  Michael's background is in math and computers, with a degree in math/economics from U.C. Santa Barbara in 1988.  In 2005 he was admitted as an associate to the Society of Actuaries, where his membership is still in good standing.  Currently, Michael does not have much time for private consulting. What little consulting he does is usually in the area of slot machine design, or Internet gambling.  Seldom does he accept new clients for card games, especially poker or blackjack variants.