For anyone with a gambling addiction that might take this seriously: there’s no such thing as a talented gambler, if it’s skill-based then it’s inherently not gambling (this is why things like carnival games aren’t normally regulated as gambling). This is also why card counters are kicked out of casinos, because it’s not meant to be something that you can beat.
You goof, you forgot to offer them a light show and celebratory sound effect when they win. Next time, remember to display an array of laser pointers and laugh manically when they pick right.
Counting cards doesn’t eliminate the fact that it’s still entirely chance. Counting cards just takes that 1% advantage the house has and gives it to you. It’s called the edge for a reason.
There’s precisely zero skill involved in e.g. roulette.
Poker, fantasy football, and horse betting though, are influenced by skill. But they’re all clearly still gambling.
The important thing in those 3 is that you’re not betting against the house. You’re betting against other players, and that you’re the smart enough to come out on top even after the house takes their cut. Unless you’re Nate Silver, though, chances are you’re not the smartest person in the room.
The distinction is usually pro gambling vs just gambling. Any endeavour where it’s possible to beat the odds over the long term falls into that category.
For anyone with a gambling addiction that might take this seriously: there’s no such thing as a talented gambler, if it’s skill-based then it’s inherently not gambling (this is why things like carnival games aren’t normally regulated as gambling). This is also why card counters are kicked out of casinos, because it’s not meant to be something that you can beat.
When ppl want me to play slots or go to the casino I always tell them I can save them the drive and we can just play it here:
We flip a coin, when I win you give me 10$, when I lose I give you 8$. We can play as long as you want.
Somehow when you put it like that they don’t want to play anymore.
You goof, you forgot to offer them a light show and celebratory sound effect when they win. Next time, remember to display an array of laser pointers and laugh manically when they pick right.
The only time I was ever in a casino I lost $20 in five minutes and wondered when the fun would start.
Plus they’re totally overstimulating.
But the Ripley’s Museum was fun.
I just flipped a coin and got 10 heads in a row.
I’m waiting for my money.
You cant stop now, you’re on a streak! You gotta put that money back in the game and keep flipping!
Jokes on you, I don’t even know what the other side is called in English. Is it number or tail or something? Eitherway: my eleventh head just fall
Better yet:
Give me $1, and I’ll roll two six-sided dice. If you roll two sixes, I give you $20.
Counting cards doesn’t eliminate the fact that it’s still entirely chance. Counting cards just takes that 1% advantage the house has and gives it to you. It’s called the edge for a reason.
Ish.
There’s precisely zero skill involved in e.g. roulette.
Poker, fantasy football, and horse betting though, are influenced by skill. But they’re all clearly still gambling.
The important thing in those 3 is that you’re not betting against the house. You’re betting against other players, and that you’re the smart enough to come out on top even after the house takes their cut. Unless you’re Nate Silver, though, chances are you’re not the smartest person in the room.
The distinction is usually pro gambling vs just gambling. Any endeavour where it’s possible to beat the odds over the long term falls into that category.