• Rusty@lemmy.ca
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    5 hours ago

    If you know the basics of probability theory, you can calculate the expected value in most of the games. For roulette with two zeros, the expected value of your win is 95% of your bet, so it doesn’t make any sense.

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        3 hours ago

        Your finances should be as boring as possible.

        If you want fun, there are some pretty great hobbies, video games, books, movies, animation, and other media and pastimes out there that cost less than gambling.

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          Yeah if your finances are exciting then you’re either taking massive risks or you’re investing in companies that feel it’s worth spending money that could go to investments or dividends to ensure investors are excited. Either way it’s a bad position to be in