The casino floor is a breeding ground for wild superstitions, urban legends, and completely illogical betting strategies.

These false beliefs are not only mathematically incorrect, but they can also cost you a massive amount of money.

Why Machines Are Never 'Due'

Many players will hover around a machine that hasn't paid out recently, firmly believing it is mathematically ready to explode.

The odds of hitting the jackpot are exactly the same on your first spin as they are on your thousandth spin.

• The machine does not know if it just paid out a million dollars or if it hasn't paid out in a week
• Casinos do not have a secret switch in the back room that turns a machine from 'cold' to 'hot'
• Walking away from a machine does not mean the very next person is guaranteed to win 'your' jackpot

Can Dealers Make You Lose?

Some gamblers get angry at the dealer, accusing them of purposely dropping the ball into a pocket that busts the players.

In reality, the physics of a modern roulette wheel make intentional targeting completely and utterly impossible.

Leave the lucky charms at home and focus on bankroll management and finding the lowest house edge.