Gambling should always be a form of entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems. Game outcomes are always uncertain, and losses are a normal part of gambling. Unfortunately, common myths can lead to misconceptions about how gambling works. Understanding the facts and staying aware of your gambling activity can help you make informed and safer choices.

Below are some common gambling myths you should be mindful of:

Myth 1: I can double my chances of winning when I play more than one game at a time.
Fact: Whether you play two games of chance at the same time or one after the other, does not change your chances of winning them. You only increase the speed at which results occur, not your likelihood of winning. In games with skill elements, like playing poker againstother players, you may even reduce your chances of winning as your focus and attention will be divided.

Myth 2: I almost won. My next big win must be right around the corner.
Fact: It isn’t possible to predict when you will win or lose and there is no correlation between the outcome of one bet and the next. So, nearly winning does not mean that you are due for a win.

Myth 3: With the right strategy my chances of winning increase.
Fact: Understanding how games and odds work can help you assess the risks of your wagers better and you can choose lower risk options but there is never a guaranteed outcome. No matter how well you know a game or a sport, you can never account for chance. And no strategy or system will change your odds of winning games of chance like slots, which are purely based on randomness.

Myth 4: Today, luck is on my side. I cannot lose.
Fact: Many people believe in lucky streaks, lucky charms or lucky rituals to avoid bad luck in gambling, but nothing you do will impact your chances of winning in slots or change the odds of bets you are placing. Winning can make you feel lucky, but it has no impact on the outcome of your next bet.

Myth 5: If I just keep playing, I will recover my losses.
Fact: Games of chance, like slots or roulette, do not consider your gambling history. Whether you place 10 or 100 bets, your chances of winning do not change, and a recent losing streak does not make you more likely to win your next bet. Results are completely random and not related to one another. Placing more bets increases your exposure to losses, not your chances of recovery.

Myth 6: When a slot has a 95% payout chance, it means that I will win $95 for every $100 I wager.
Fact: Return to player (RTP) percentages for slots document how games will perform over extended periods of time across all players and are commonly tested over at least a million spins. Therefore, payout percentages for single players with fewer spins and over shorter periods of time like days, weeks or months can differ significantly. For more details, check out our article on Return to Player (RTP) percentages in the casino section of our Help & Contact pages.

Myth 7: As long as I can afford my gambling, I don’t have a gambling problem.
Fact: You should always gamble within your means, and sticking to an affordable budget is a great way of doing so. But gambling problems can emerge in different ways. If gambling starts to negatively impact your emotional well-being, how you interact with your loved ones, or the time you spend with them, then it may be time for a break, or to seek help. If you’re unsure, consider taking an anonymous self‑assessment test here .

It is a lot easier to make informed decisions, if you know the rules of the game that you are playing, and keep track of your gambling activity. Here are some features that can help you with this:

• Check our Help & Contact pages for information on games, bonus rules and functionalities. The casino section also includes an article that explains game randomness and the functionality of return to player (RTP) percentages.
• Review your transaction history here.
• View your session activity here

And should you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Customer Service.

This page was last reviewed and updated: July 2026