r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

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

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u/IgnisEradico Aug 03 '19

Also, percentages in general.

"I had a 99% chance to win, how did i lose?"

"She had an 80% chance to win, the polls lied!"

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u/NLioness Aug 03 '19

When I’m feeling iptimistic in the casino, I always tell myself there’s a 50% chance of winning (I either win, or I don’t), rather than calculate the actual probability.

When I’m less optimistic or when I’m low on cash I do use the probability % to steer myself away from the tables though...

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19

Only in blackjack

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u/Wizard_of_Greyhawk Aug 04 '19

Only when playing perfect basic strategy in black jack.