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Common Gambling Myths Debunked

YourJapan Blog by YourJapan Blog
August 6, 2023
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When most people think about gambling, they may think about casinos, poker games or the lottery. Everyone has an opinion about gambling. Some people believe gambling is a vice, while others may think it’s harmless fun. Gambling is often surrounded by myths and misconceptions, leading to misunderstandings about the activity. That’s why this article will debunk some of the most common gambling myths to help people understand gambling better with the help of our friends from GoodLuckMate.

Table of Contents

  • Gambling Myths Debunked
    • Myth #1: People hide their gambling from partners and friends
    • Myth #2: You can beat the house
    • Myth #3: A betting strategy ensures you win
    • Myth #4: If you lose many rounds, you will eventually win
    • Myth #5: Gambling can make you rich
    • Myth #6: Knowing the game’s rules increases your winning odds
    • Myth #7: Casinos pay progressive jackpot wins out of pocket

Gambling Myths Debunked

We’re here to debunk seven of the most common gambling myths. Keep these in mind as you gamble in order to set your expectations straight and avoid disappointment.

Myth #1: People hide their gambling from partners and friends

It’s a common belief that people hide their gambling from their friends and partners, but a GoodLuckMate gambling-focused survey shows that this might not be the case. The survey asked about 1,000 gamblers about their habits and found that nearly two-thirds share their gambling with their partners. Of course, some people still keep their gambling secret, but this seems to be the exception rather than the rule.

Myth #2: You can beat the house

In any casino game, the house always has an edge. This is why casinos make money and why people who gamble regularly generally lose in the long run. There’s no way to beat the house, no matter how good you are at a particular game. Although some people may win large sums of money once or twice, the house always wins in the long run.

Myth #3: A betting strategy ensures you win

Another gambling myth is that you can ensure winning if you use a betting strategy. This is theoretically true, but table limits and budget restrictions prevent it in the real world. The odds will catch up to you over time, even if you use a betting strategy in the short term.

Myth #4: If you lose many rounds, you will eventually win

Losing many rounds in a row does not mean you will eventually win the game. This is a common misconception about RNG games, which are 100% random and unrelated to previous outcomes. For example, in a roulette game, if the ball lands on black four times in a row, that does not mean next time it will be red. The odds of either color hitting are still 50/50 (in fact, a bit less because of the green zero pocket), regardless of what has happened in the past.

Myth #5: Gambling can make you rich

Gambling is often seen as a get-rich-quick scheme, but the reality is that the house always wins in the long run. You may get lucky and hit it big, but the odds are against you. Gambling can be addictive and often may lead to financial ruin. So gambling is not the way to go if you want to make some easy money. Instead, you should see it as entertainment and play with money you can afford to lose.

Myth #6: Knowing the game’s rules increases your winning odds

No, knowing the game’s rules does not increase your winning odds. All games are random, and no amount of knowledge about the game’s rules can help you win. It may help you understand what is happening better, but it will not give you an advantage over a slot machine or a table game. This can give you a slight edge over your opponents during card games, but it won’t guarantee a win. So don’t go all in thinking you will win big just by knowing all the rules and strategies.

Myth #7: Casinos pay progressive jackpot wins out of pocket

The exact way casino operators pay for massive jackpot wins may vary. However, most of the time, a share of each bet placed on the specific slot goes to feed the jackpot. In fact, that’s how progressive jackpots increase over time. So, basically, when someone hits the main prize, the person gets all the shares from all previous players who wagered on that slot machine. It’s not casinos who take out cash from their profits to pay out.

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