Casino Psychology: How They Keep You Playing

The Monte Carlo Fallacy A player believes that if a certain outcome (e.g., “red” on roulette) has occurred frequently, the opposite outcome (“black”) is “due.” In reality, each spin is an independent event. Illusion of Control Allowing players to perform actionsβ€”like pulling a lever, throwing dice, or choosing their numbersβ€”creates a false sense of control […]

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