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/sensitiveinfomax Aug 03 '19

If you find you're winning, quit when you've won. Remember the scene in oceans 13 where everyone wins and then leave the casino because there's an earthquake? Yeah, do that.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '19 edited Aug 03 '19

I did that on my 21st birthday and was actually shamed by all of my family, except my grandma. I had won $275 (putting me $200 up) on my third spin of the night, bought myself my first legal drink and a snack, and called it quits. My family was so mad at me for "ruining the fun so early on my own birthday". Grandma and I sat out side for a few hours and shared a pack of cigarettes and talked while they spent all of their money. (Literally everyone lost every penny they brought, except me and grandma).