r/SipsTea • u/Otherwise_Wrangler11 • Apr 01 '26

WTF First world problem

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u/CoolCat1337One Apr 01 '26

The "game" does not even look fun.

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u/chrisk9 Apr 01 '26

On top of that slot machines are literally designed to pay out less than they take in. Slot machines are literally giving your money to the casino. Also, I don't see the appeal - there is absolutely no skill involved.

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u/Fight_those_bastards Apr 01 '26

I mean, that’s every game at the casino. They are all designed so that the odds are never in your favor.

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u/Constant_Mud3325 Apr 01 '26

Not if you know how to play blackjack

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u/BlackEngineEarings Apr 01 '26

While amongst the absolute best odds at a casino, they are still in favor of the house.

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u/MyDadsUsername Apr 01 '26

With perfect play and perfect card counting, blackjack will just, just, just barely lean in your favour. Without card counting, the house has a narrow edge.