Out With The Myths
It doesn’t matter if a player enjoys the occasional spin or is a regular visitor to casinos. All players are aware of the many misunderstandings and myths that surround playing at casinos, whether land-based or online.
Some of these are as old as time and have become part of gambling folklore. Most of these claims about casinos are baseless and have come from other sources, such as books, movies, and other over-the-top stories from players that have been passed down.
Most of the bad things a player hears about a casino may not even be true! Arguably, it could be said that it’s utter garbage in some cases. This Fruity Slots blog hopes to bust some of the myths that have been ingrained in some players and won’t seem to go away.
The House Always Wins
This one is considered a timeless classic that has the power to put some players off a casino or online casino – of course, this can be applied across all betting and gambling.
The assumption that the ‘house will always win’ and that all hope is lost. There’s always the belief that dark forces are at play behind the scenes and that you’re better off setting fire to your money.
All casinos in the United Kingdom are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so it’s very difficult to rig anything. Casinos must have a Random Number Generator or RNG. These are tested independently, and this keeps things fair for the casino and player.
Yes, there’s a slight house edge – but this doesn’t mean the casino or casino games are rigged – the edge and rigged aren’t the same thing. At the end of the day, all casinos need to be profitable to function. This doesn’t have any impact on the reason a player doesn’t win.
All this is played out over time, in which the casino will come out slightly ahead – the casino isn’t raking it in with every bet – this certainly isn’t the case. This applies to land-based and online casinos across the UK.
Is There Such a Thing as Hot and Cold Slots
‘…That hasn’t paid out in a while, mate…’ What people get wrong about casino gambling, especially with slots and other casino games, is that they don’t build up to the ‘big payout’. The outcome of each bet is random.
The last spin has no impact on the following spin. Furthermore, it doesn’t matter if the machine has paid out; the player’s chances remain the same.
At the end of the day, play for the excitement and thrills that casinos provide. Consider any wins, big or small, a bonus. However, don’t fall into the trap of chasing the big win.
There’s No Secret Strategy to Success
It’s not The Sting with Robert Redford and Paul Newman! There’s no grand plan to turn the tables on the casino. Bringing the house is a noble idea, and it may be every casino player’s dream, but there’s no brilliant strategy to landing a big win or payday.
We’ve all heard about the ‘systems’, card counting, etc., that can be deployed to guarantee a win. But players need to be aware that there’s no magic strategy. For example, think about card counting; there are only some situations in which a player could find odds slightly in their favour.
This would be while playing at a table, and the dealer isn’t shuffling the cards after each round, which is highly unlikely. Furthermore, the casino is always watching and would quickly work out what’s going on, so it’s probably not a good idea. Finally, the player would need to be Rain Man to work out the math quickly while not being too obvious.
Overall, a player needs to be careful with their bankroll, check and get to know the odds, and remember that it’s always a game of chance; there is no quick fix or route to success – just have fun with it.
Always keep the points above in mind. Remember that playing at any casino is meant to be fun and not taken seriously. Stay in this mindset, be it in a land-based casino or an online casino.
Players who are fully bought into these kinds of myths can end up frustrated or find that their experience doesn’t meet their expectations. Approach all casinos with these insights and find a better player journey.
