Lab
Interactive data experiments exploring the mathematics behind casino games. Pure math, open methodology.
Why 90% of Casino Players Think They Can Win (The Variance Trap)
In short sessions, nearly half of all players leave as winners. Stretch the session long enough, and almost nobody does. We simulated 10,000 sessions at 8 different lengths to show how casinos turn short-term luck into long-term profit.
1 Million Blackjack Hands: Does Card Counting Actually Work?
We dealt 1 million hands from a 6-deck shoe with Hi-Lo counting vs. basic strategy flat betting. The math works. The reality is more complicated.
Can You Beat the Casino by Quitting at the Right Time?
We tested 6 exit strategies across 10,000 sessions. Stop-win, stop-loss, time limits. The win rates look promising until you see the average returns.
10 Million Spins: Do Hot Numbers and Streaks Actually Exist?
After 10 reds in a row, is black 'due'? We spun 10 million times to test the gambler's fallacy with hard data. The roulette wheel has no memory.
10,000 Players, $1,000 Each, 7 Casino Games. Who Survives?
We gave $1,000 to 10,000 virtual players in each of the 7 most popular casino games and tracked every hand. The survival rates are not what you expect.
10 Million Roulette Spins: Every Betting System Exposed
We simulated millions of roulette sessions to test 8 popular betting systems. Interactive Monte Carlo visualization of what really happens to your bankroll.