Know the game before you play.

When it comes to gambling, the only thing you can control is how you play.
The more you know, the better decisions you will make.

Important Gambling Terminology

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Randomness

Events happen by chance without any purposeful plan.

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House Advantage

The percent of game wagers the operator keeps from players.

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Independent Events

What happened before does not affect what will happen next.

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Skill vs Chance

Even when you know what you're doing, you can't always control what happens next.

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Odds

This term is often used to describe your chances of winning. Find out what it means here.

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Gambling While Impaired

Alcohol use, cannabis use or general feelings of fatigue can lead you to make poor decisions while gambling.

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