How do I simulate a confidence interval?

Open this page and use the live Gambler's Ruin tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a confidence interval from your own measurements.

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Gambler's Ruin for a confidence interval

Simulate a confidence interval live in your browser. This runs the real Gambler's Ruin solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Controls

Presets

Starting stake ($)

Target ($)

Win probability

A gambler betting against a rich casino faces gambler's ruin: even a nearly fair game (49% odds) almost always ends in bankruptcy before hitting a big target, because the house has effectively unlimited funds. The tiny edge compounds relentlessly over many bets — which is exactly how casinos stay in business.

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Data Inspector

P(ruin) theory80.8%

Ruined (this run)0 / 30

Edge per bet-1%

Governing equation

P_{ruin} = \frac{( q / p ) ^{i} - ( q / p ) ^{N}}{1 - ( q / p ) ^{N}}, p = 0.49, i = 20, N = 50

Reading this result: The house edge (p<0.5) makes ruin nearly certain — P(ruin) rises exponentially with the target, so aiming for $50 from $20 all but guarantees going broke first.

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About this simulation

The full Gambler's Ruin tool models a confidence interval with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a confidence interval?: Open this page and use the live Gambler's Ruin tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a confidence interval from your own measurements.