Welcome to the Wealth Architect Podcast with your host, Mark Yegge! In this episode we dive deep into the fascinating world of luck, chance, and positive EV with a very special guest, Dr. Michael Orkin.

Dr. Orkin is a Professor Emeritus of Statistics at California State University, East Bay, and a current faculty member at Berkeley City College. He has contributed extensively to the gaming industry, served as a consultant, and delivered acclaimed talks, including at Google Tech Talks.

Together, Mark and Dr. Orkin explore how luck and chance shape outcomes in life and finance, while unpacking the mathematical principles that reveal when luck is really on your side. Whether you’re curious about the science of games or how to stack the odds in your favor, this episode has something for everyone.  Let’s jump in!