Casino Games: Reflections and Memories.

It so happened that for almost a year I've been speaking out on various gaming topics. My opinions have often diverged from the generally accepted ones. I'll try not to repeat myself here. You can read my posts in various threads through my profile.

The main reason for participating in the discussions was the desire to become more immersed in the world of games and to increase personal interest in them.

For now, following on from my recent posts, I'd like to post some supporting illustrations. The first is about the comparative effectiveness of roulette methods. Interestingly, some of them can be many times more unprofitable than traditional betting systems (left). But they can also be more profitable, if you're not mistaken.

I'll also include a screenshot of the online test results from the Psychic Science website. It shows that it's possible to influence slots, albeit difficult. Otherwise, everyone would be winning. Such programs allow you to objectively assess your current skill level or practice.

And for foresight, Zener Cards online are good.

Having seen over 300 views of this page, I felt a special responsibility for its content. The topic title seems promising; some will recall the famous book by the Soviet military leader, "Memories and Reflections." But I'm hesitant to commit to a memoir just yet, as I'm currently planning a period of growth and achievement. I remembered that a famous millionaire gambler from Germany announced a new book, "How I Beat Las Vegas." I hope to read it (someday).

Despite my penchant for truth-seeking and nitpicking, I can't help but note the high quality of the informational articles on the Guru portal. There's something to compare it to. Just yesterday, someone wrote that AskGamblers evaluates online casinos more objectively. I checked their Roulette section and immediately discovered this nonsense:

...the payout for a bet on green zero is 35:1; in other words, if you bet €100 on (double) zero and it lands, you'll get €35.

(...in other words, betting 100 euros on a (double) zero and hitting it would earn you 35 euros.)

And it's been hanging there for a year now. One can't help but recall conspiracy theorists' claims about a secret program to combat respect for Truth, for the Truth. And, as confirmation of this theory, the picture is there:

Well, why is it like this?

The player's goal is the opposite: they need the PURE TRUTH about the situation on the table or screen in the next minute. After all, the graph above from Basieux's book can be supplemented with methods that give the player an advantage of hundreds and thousands of percent. The general atmosphere and "pathos" of such a game is conveyed by a picture I made about 10 years ago in PS.

Today, I stumbled across statistics on the fatalities of Everest climbers: 300/11,000, or 2.7%. Does this ring a bell? That's the mountain's advantage over climbers. And that's even in today's favorable conditions, when everything is well organized. But complicate the conditions, and we get a 75% fatality rate when attempting to climb without oxygen. Everest's RTP is ≈ 25%. Another famous peak, Kailash (གངས་རིན་པོ་ཆེ), is supposedly unclimbed. The conditions there are even harsher: believers simply don't allow anyone onto this holy mountain, even with a government license . Interesting analogies arise.

By the way, does everyone know that even in successful, reliable, and fair land-based casinos, with a house edge of 1% to 5% on games and slots, an average of 20-40% of players' deposits remains in the cash registers? This is a widely recognized fact, confirmed by casino employees, scientists, and researchers.

Moreover, when turning to online casinos, you want to increase your "antifragility" (Antifragile, N. Taleb). What can help? Well, for example, advice and letters from Guru.

Incidentally, I was given the title "Gambling Guru" on a prominent Russian-language forum. And here, I apparently have a chance to rise to the rank of "Archmage-Commander of the Adamant Tower," if I don't stop it in time.

Indeed, the development programs in some real (and some imaginary) orders appear sound. Perfect adepts are quite prepared for the role of "advancers." Weren't casinos created for their support and practice? And for the general development of the population, of course. Then the notorious "fraudulent" online casinos are not just thieves, but also enemies of man, saboteurs, servants of Satan. However, someone has thought of something else... 🙂

Wow! Surprisingly interesting thoughts, have read with pleasure, thanks

If anyone has read and remembers, I've developed my own "worldview" on casino games, which differs from the generally accepted one. Specifically, the house edge in various games doesn't play a decisive role in a particular player's success under a given situation and circumstances. There's even a relatively new branch of probability theory that addresses such situations. Assessing the "ergodicity" of a process, distinguishing between averaging over time and over an ensemble. Understanding such mathematics is possible, but not a rush. Incidentally, as an artillery officer by profession, I studied a basic branch of probability theory similar to that used in gambling.

But let's return to the topic at hand. A player lacks a built-in RNG, so when they're in poor shape, they play worse, often losing. A healthy, energetic player, on the other hand, plays more successfully, especially if they're motivated, trained, and well-equipped. For example, you could use a purple elastic band from your underwear to tie a tablet down the middle to clearly delineate the "Big" (19-36) and "Small" (1-18) numbers on the roulette table. This would make it easier to use a pendulum or frame to pinpoint the winning number.

It's especially helpful if there's a marker (dolly) or the number itself is highlighted. It's more visual. The same goes for Sic Bo. To be on the safe side, you can bet on "0" and the "contested zone" in the center of the table.

Of course, it's easy to separate a table on a phone screen with something. And in the case of Sic Bo, the "big" and "small" are already far apart. There are many books on working with a pendulum. But a couple of tips are necessary. Don't expect the pendulum to suddenly start answering every question correctly without preparation and training. But there's no need to fear devils (evil spirits) either. Everything is in our hands and can be tested.

However, it's not recommended to place bets in the demo mode on the program's screen. It's better to move coins on a real table and use the casino program as a simple RNG for practice.

The pendulum can also be used in "Yes-No" mode. Will it be red? Black? No!? Really green!? And what if I pinch it? Ah... you guessed it! Good... Here's a candy for you.

This is the easiest way for an online casino player to embark on a harmonious and consistent path of self-improvement. Their success in spiritual development will be financially rewarded. Any level-up, mastery of stages, or increase in power will be clearly indicated by a percentage increase in game effectiveness. And vice versa, of course. But this will prevent a person from making mistakes, blunders, and falling.