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[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago (14 children)

I have never been to a casino. Is that how it works? Seems a lot like a scam if you're not allowed to use skill in a skill game.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The reason they're profitable is because all games have a negative average EV (expected value) for the player. Card counting allows you to play in a manner that is +EV, so it has to be banned.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

The relevant law is "The house always wins."

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