Pittsburgh post-gazette.com Article: Research on poker a good deal for airport security

Poker is helping to improve security at Pittsburgh International Airport.

That's right, poker.

Using game theory, a group of computer scientists has developed a set of algorithms to help thwart the planning of terror attacks by randomizing where and when security checkpoints, officers, canine units and other deterrents -- such as the placement of air marshals on planes -- are placed in and around the airport.