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Casinos are more than just institutions that draw in risk-hungry patrons; they are some of the weirdest establishments around. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas for a reason. Join us and see the weirdest aspects and myths in gambling today!
- Crossing Your Legs Is Bad Luck
Gambling has always been deeply tied to superstition. Countless punters have gone to casinos and dimly lit poker rooms after a fortuneteller predicted their good fortune. But by far, the weirdest superstition is that crossing your legs results in bad luck. Keep that in mind the next time you buy a lottery ticket.
- Oxygen Manipulation
By far the weirdest myth around is that casinos pump extra oxygen into gaming areas to keep players awake and alert. While there is no evidence that casinos actually do that, they do give punters free drinks, remove clocks, and board up windows.
- Facial Recognition Technology
The most advanced casinos on the planet, with the ones in Las Vegas pushing the envelope, are using facial recognition technology to identify cheaters and banned individuals. These same systems can also be used to predict when somebody playing poker or blackjack is getting tired and needs a complimentary coffee. Online casinos are free of this monitoring and far freer. But then again, online gambling is far better in terms of your gaming options and possible adjustments.
- The Monte Carlo Fallacy
Many punters fall into what is most often called the “Gambler’s Fallacy”. It is a state of mind in which punters believe that past random events affect the probabilities of future random events. The perfect example is if a roulette wheel lands on red multiple times in a row; some players start believing that black is “due”. This mentality can easily lead to bets under false assumptions.
- Card Counting Bans
Card counting is not illegal. While Hollywood movies love to portray it as one of the biggest crimes of all time, it is simply not a legal issue. However, physical casinos do penalize players suspected of counting cards. Moreover, they use countermeasures such as shuffling decks more frequently or using automated shuffling machines for constant reshuffling. Online casinos do not have these issues because they do not care if you count cards while gambling from your couch. But they do use multiple digital decks that are harder to count.
- Online Casino Bots
The main fairness problem at licensed and regulated casinos is that some players use bots to automate their gambling. These bots make perfect decisions for each combination of cards in poker, blackjack, and other games. While some think that these bots simply print money, they do lose the occasional bet. Moreover, casinos are constantly trying to detect and ban these bots to keep games fair.
- Slot Machine Etiquette
Players around the world have a million rituals for good luck. These range from carrying rabbit foots and clover leaves to leaving offerings at shrines. But by far the weirdest form of slot machine etiquette is wearing special clothing. This clothing can be the shoes that you got married in or a pair of pants that you wore to the birth of your child. When it comes to online slots, the best part is you can dress up in whatever you want, even your lucky pajamas, adding a touch of comfort to your gaming experience.
- The Big Bertha Slot Machine
Nothing screams America like giant contraptions. The queen of their slot form is Big Bertha, who stands over eight feet tall and weighs a shocking 2,500 pounds. Just the cost of keeping its lights on all day is astronomical compared to a regular slot machine, let alone maintaining its hardware. However, casino attendees simply cannot resist its allure.
- Phantom Jackpot Syndrome
We have all read about a casino not wanting to pay out a jackpot, but some situations are actually completely valid. By far the most common and disappointing one is the phantom jackpot syndrome, which is a software error that displays a huge jackpot. Players that encounter this bug feel cheated when a manager explains that a bug occurred. What is more, it is the perfect basis for legal disputes that are then exaggerated national news. These disputes are often settled outside of court. When it comes to progressive jackpots at online casinos, the gameplay is not only more secure and thoroughly audited, but such errors are exceedingly rare, making each spin a thrilling and reliable adventure.
- Virtual Reality Casinos
Remember VR headsets that were all the rage a while ago? Well, online casinos are starting to create entirely VR-based experiences. Players can simply put on a headset and experience a realistic casino from the convenience of their living room. But it does not end there. People have been using VR technology to watch YouTube videos in their kitchen while cooking. It just goes to show you never know how humans will entertain themselves.
What is the weirdest casino fact that you know? What was your last experience at a casino like? Leave a comment down below and let us know!