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Monte Carlo

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Monte Carlo (môNtā` kärlō`), town (1982 pop. 13,150), principality of Monaco Monaco (mŏn`əkō, mōnä`kō, Fr.
..... Click the link for more information. , on the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera Riviera (rĭvēâr`ə)
..... Click the link for more information. . It is a tourist center noted for its world-famous gambling casino (built 1858) and for its scenery, fine villas, and luxurious hotels. In 1954 the concession came under the control of the Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis but has since been returned to the Monaco government. Among the sporting events of the town are the famous Monte Carlo car rally, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Monte Carlo Open tennis tournament.
Monte Carlo
town in Monaco principality, in southeast France; a famous gambling resort. [Fr. Hist.: NCE, 1819]
See : Gambling
(algorithm)Monte Carlo - (After Monte Carlo, Monaco - a gambling mecca) Any one of various methods involving statistical techniques for finding the solutions to mathematical or physical problems.

For example, to calculate pi: draw a square then draw the biggest circle that fits exactly inside it. Pick random points on the square. The proportion of these that lie within the circle should tend to pi/4.


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A lifelong habit of his at this time of the year; but he was ready to run back to Paris if he could do anything for his "chere enfant," run back for a day, for two days, for three days, for any time; miss Monte Carlo this year altogether, if he could be of the slightest use and save her going herself.
The Arrow of Gold by Conrad, Joseph View in context
The whole Royalist gang was in Monte Carlo now, I reckoned.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
Dick Golden and I--it was Dickie's money, but I could have had it Dick Golden and I dropped four hundred thousand francs in a week's play at Monte Carlo.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
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