copyright 2003-2010 uk-neural.net Machine learning & AI techniques - predicting the real world Betting markets are particularly useful when illustrating the potential of the predictions gained when employing artificial intelligence techniques for the following reasons. * Data records of past sporting events are readily available. * These data do not allow for traditional scrutiny and are often ‘noisy’.    For example, Tiger Woods may be currently regarded as the World’s top    golfer - but he will not win every time. In all sports we know an inferior    player/team can occasionally win the day. What the astute investor wants to know is what are the chances of Player A or Team B. *Betting markets, in the form of odds on offer, ensure that the chance of each outcome have already been established and driven by market forces. This is an excellent measure against which to compare our predictions. advertiser space SPECULATION There are many areas where the application of machine learning techniques can be useful. Here we examine aspects of the betting and gaming markets.   uk-neural.net  anticipating the future by examining the past