Myth or Fact
MYTH
I have a feeling today is my lucky day. I just know I’m going to win.
FACT
Hoping, wishing or even needing to win money has absolutely no influence on the outcome of a game of chance.
MYTH
Knowing about sports teams or players will make you more likely to win when you place a bet during a game.
FACT
A lot of things can go right or wrong during a game. Just because a player or team has a history of playing well and winning, doesn’t mean that they’ll do it again when you’re betting.
MYTH
Teens cannot develop a gambling addiction.
FACT
About 4-6% of high-school students are addicted to gambling and another 10-14% are at risk of developing a gambling addiction.
MYTH
All online games are rigged.
FACT
Regulated online casinos use Random Numbers Generator (RNG) and adhere to strict fair play rules.
MYTH
There are hot numbers in the lottery OR if i keep playing the same numbers they’ll eventually get picked.
FACT
Lottery draws are completely random, so there is no such thing as a hot number or guaranteeing that you’ll win if you keep playing the same numbers. Every number has an equal chance of being drawn, so every set of lottery numbers has the same chance of winning.
MYTH
Problem gambling only occurs in those who are irresponsible and unintelligent.
FACT
A gambling problem can manifest in anyone, even those who are normally responsible and intelligent.
MYTH
It doesn’t matter how much you lose, eventually you will have to win.
FACT
The truth is that the odds are always against you winning. No matter what game or slot machine you pick you could win the first time you play or you could never win at all. Winning is completely random and is never guaranteed.
