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Gambling has for long been associated with negative connotations, which has given rise to several gambling myths. Over the years, just passing on some of these statements may even have professional gamblers believing them to be true. With the popularity of online gambling, some more myths have been added to them. Be it the origins of the game to cheating machines, let us look at the common myths about gambling.
Casino Machines are Rigged: You may not have actually even visited a casino but have heard of how machines are rigged to not let you win. There is a bit of fact to it called the house edge which is what they earn from. The games are designed to include the house edge somewhere between 1 to 5%. But that does not mean the machine is rigged and you can ask someone let you win a particular game.
If a Slot Machine Hasn’t Paid Out, a Big Win is Coming: It’s a machine so it doesn’t really know if there has not been a payout. Slot machines use a Random Number Generator which creates a different and unique combination for every spin. You may keep trying but there is no guarantee that you will win at the 10th turn.
Casinos Use Extra Oxygen to Keep You Energetic: It’s a common myth that casinos pump in extra casinos on the floor to keep the people enthused. Medical-grade oxygen costs a bomb and it would increase the expenses plus also add to the risk of fire. Too much oxygen can accelerate a flame and the results would be dangerous for a casino.
All Games are Based on Luck: A lot of people enter the casino wearing good luck charms, hoping it would make them win. No casino games are not purely based on luck but also require tough skills. Especially games like blackjack and poker are purely based on critical thinking and playing skills. You can flatter yourself with having a spell of good luck but it does take a combination of skills to secure big wins.
Machines Close to Aisle Will Make You Win: It is believed that machines in the aisle, where general people are strolling are more likely to make you win, a part of a larger strategy to get more people. However, there is no such thing. You can’t identify the machine that guarantees paybacks.
You Will Win Big if You Keep Playing: There’s an addition to this myth that claims there are watchmen like people who keep a tab on you, and if you are losing interest after frequent wins, they will signal someone to make you win. There is no truth to this, winning on machines is a matter of chance than your losing streaks.
Gambling Makes you Win Easy Money: This is specifically for the newbies who get into casino gambling for winning easy money. As an amateur player, you actually end up losing a lot more than you win. So don’t mistake casinos as a source of easy cash or big wins. If not careful, it may actually make you bankrupt.
