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Short articles on what casino games really cost, and why.
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Do slot machines get "hot" or "due"?
A slot that just paid out isn't hot, and one that hasn't paid in hours isn't due. Here's why streaks happen anyway.
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What lottery tickets really return
Big lotteries pay out about half of what they take in. Here's what a weekly ticket costs you over ten years.
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Is keno worth it?
Keno has one of the highest house edges in the casino, 25% to 29%. It only looks cheap because it's slow.
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How much does an hour in the casino cost?
The average hourly cost of slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps and video poker at typical stakes and speeds.
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What RTP really means for your money
A 96% RTP slot doesn't give you back $96 of every $100 you deposit. Here's what the number actually measures.
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The same slot can cost more depending on where you play it
Many slots come in several RTP versions, and casinos choose which one to run. Here is how much that difference costs.
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Why the Martingale system doesn't work
Doubling your bet after every loss wins small amounts most of the time and loses big now and then. Here are the numbers.
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