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Mike_25
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Absolutely, casinos should be way more upfront about the odds. It's really disingenuous of them not to. See, most gamblers have no idea how stacked the odds really are against them. If people understood that the house inevitably wins in the long run, a lot fewer people would get lured in by false hopes of winning big.
Requiring casinos to prominently display odds and payout percentages would actually benefit them some too, though. It would help combat the perception that they're somehow rigging the games or using unfair practices. And gamblers who do their math may realize some games actually have better odds than others, so they can make more informed decisions about where to play.
Some might argue it would cut into casino profits, but I don't think so. Gamblers who are really determined to play will do so no matter what. And being transparent builds trust and goodwill, which fosters longer-term loyalty. Casinos have billions in revenue, so they can afford to lose a few short-term opportunistic gamblers in exchange for lifetime customers.
At the end of the day, the casino will always have the edge due to the games themselves. But giving players all the information upfront at least allows them to go in with their eyes open, instead of being misled by misleading marketing and psychology tricks. That's the fair and responsible thing to do.
Requiring casinos to prominently display odds and payout percentages would actually benefit them some too, though. It would help combat the perception that they're somehow rigging the games or using unfair practices. And gamblers who do their math may realize some games actually have better odds than others, so they can make more informed decisions about where to play.
Some might argue it would cut into casino profits, but I don't think so. Gamblers who are really determined to play will do so no matter what. And being transparent builds trust and goodwill, which fosters longer-term loyalty. Casinos have billions in revenue, so they can afford to lose a few short-term opportunistic gamblers in exchange for lifetime customers.
At the end of the day, the casino will always have the edge due to the games themselves. But giving players all the information upfront at least allows them to go in with their eyes open, instead of being misled by misleading marketing and psychology tricks. That's the fair and responsible thing to do.
