Debunking 5 Popular Casino Myths

Myth 1. The House Always Wins

All a player needs to refute this common myth is to spend a few minutes playing any of NJ’s many slots available online and get a lucky spin. Of course, the RTP of games does give a small advantage to the operator, but that is far from a guarantee of winning. In fact, it makes more sense to look at the house edge as a fee that players pay for the provided entertainment, meaning that the casino earns their money, rather than win it.

Myth 2. Games Can be Rigged

When it comes to online casinos in the US, this could not be further from the truth. While it’s technically possible to alter a game’s winning chances, independent testing agencies like eCOGRA or iTech Labs and government licensing bodies would detect something like this very quickly. The potential consequences of something like this, together with the fact that a casino can already make more than enough money by providing fair odds, mean that there is really no reason for an operator to risk rigging their games.

Myth 3. Card Counting Is Illegal

Card counting in games like blackjack is completely legal in the United States, and experts who can count cards effectively can improve their chances of winning. However, which practice is frowned upon at many casinos, as it can significantly increase one’s win rate. Understandably, most casinos vigilantly watch for clients using this strategy and may ban them if detected. As online casinos cannot monitor player’s behavior to the same degree as land-based ones, they usually play with 8 decks shuffled together, making any attempts at counting cards practically meaningless.

Myth 4. Betting Systems Guarantee Wins

When it comes to gambling, most of the time, everything is based on luck. In some games, the house has a more minor edge over the players, but overall, the odds favor the casino. For this reason, gamblers often choose to use a particular strategy, which can positively impact the final outcome. Testing different systems is absolutely reasonable, but it’s important for users to note that none of them guarantees a 100% win. 

Myth 5. The (Lack of) Safety of Online Casinos

The safety and fairness of an online casino is guaranteed by its license. The Stakers team continuously updates the list of trusted casinos for real money gambling endorsed by the states where they operate. We also test the security systems of the casinos in our rankings, and monitor reports from other cybersecurity experts to ensure that the sites do not have any vulnerabilites.