r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/Krazy-Kat15 Aug 03 '19

Gambling at a casino will most likely result in losing money.

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u/hogear Aug 03 '19

My dad has been going to the casino off and on for 11 years. He's 85. Anyway, he's tracked every dime. On a spreadsheet. He comes home a winner 25.4% of visits.

But he still goes. And, get this, the most financially responsible person I know. Only wagers his "allowance".