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How Game Theory Applies to Trapwords

May 8, 2023 by Tommy

Trapwords is a fantasy themed word-guessing game which takes a twist on the classic game Taboo. In this article, I’ll explain the game, dive into some basic strategy, and close with more advanced strategies you can try during your next game night. Rules of the Game Two teams compete in...

Sports

It’s a Philly “Sign”

February 24, 2023 by Ella

Football is a big deal in Philadelphia, and this year’s Eagles season was nothing short of memorable. I was so grateful that SIG’s founder Jeff Yass was taking me and about 50 other employees (and a guest!) to this year’s Super Bowl. In the days approaching our big trip, I...

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How to Snowball in League of Legends

January 17, 2023 by Lawrence Lin 'eXyu' Xu

What do you think of when you hear the term “snowballing?” Perhaps it brings to mind the image of a snowball rolling down a hill, collecting more snow until it’s massive. Snowballing is the term used in League of Legends when a player gets an advantage and maintains their momentum...

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A Guide to Advanced Mechanics To Win in Rocket League

December 8, 2022 by Andrew ‘Andy’ Nolan

As you climb the ranks in Rocket League, you will eventually hit a point where high-level mechanics simply can’t be overlooked. Things like positioning and game sense are incredibly important, but eventually, you’ll most likely need to have some flair in order to separate yourself from the pack. In this...

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The Best Champions to Win Long Games in League of Legends

November 4, 2022 by Gamsu

There’s more than one way to play League of Legends. From one-tricking your favorite Champion, to maining a certain role, rotating between highly competitive meta picks, or refining yourself down to a unique playstyle. Today, I’m going to talk about playstyle and narrow it down towards Champions that keep swinging...

Poker

Hand Analysis: Using a GTO Solver to Improve Play against a Human Opponent

October 6, 2022 by Cory

The best poker players in the world are no longer human. Developments in artificial intelligence over the last decade have made poker bots stronger than even the best professionals, being able to nearly replicate game theoretically optimal (GTO) play on the spot. But humans are capable of doing one thing...

Gaming

Rolling in Teamfight Tactics

September 16, 2022 by Andy

A note from SIG: Andy is a Duke University graduate and Quantitative Trader at SIG. Despite starting TFT only a year ago, Andy had the best average placement in NA across all three Dragonlands events and has become first North American representative for the Dragonlands Championship! Introduction Before going into...

Q&A With SIG Trading Intern Andrew Tang aka penguingm1

Gaming

Q+A with Bullet Chess Player and SIG Trading Intern, Andrew Tang

August 29, 2022 by Emily

Andrew Tang is known online as “penguingm1” and is widely regarded as one of the top bullet chess players. Andrew joined SIG this summer as a Trading Intern in our Bala Cynwyd office. Hi Andrew! We’re so excited to have you interning with us this summer. Can you tell us...

Sports

How SIG Makes Bets in Golf

June 30, 2022 by Emily

Curious to learn more about SIG’s Dublin-based sports betting team, Nellie Analytics? SIG Sports Trader, Doug Yass, joined The Turn golf podcast to discuss just that! Nellie does almost all of their trading through peer-to-peer exchanges where the margins are significantly lower than sportsbooks. Doug discussed the origins of his...

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League of Legends Drafting Strategy

May 10, 2022 by Dignitas LCS Team

Drafting team compositions is an essential part of League of Legends, and is crucial to the success of your game. Dignitas LCS team professionals Biofrost, Blue, Enatron, and Mabrey explain the importance of the draft and illustrate drafting strategies that will help you improve your game.