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We test casino strategies with real math and large-scale simulations. No systems, no hype — just what actually happens when you run the numbers. Every simulation follows the same documented methodology.
Blackjack
Basic Strategy vs Bad Blackjack Strategy: 1 Million Hands
How much do common beginner mistakes actually cost at blackjack? We simulated 1 million hands each of correct basic strategy and a deliberately bad strategy to find out.
Blackjack Insurance: We Simulated 1,000,000 Hands
Insurance pays 2:1 and feels like free protection. One million simulated opportunities show why it's a losing bet for anyone who isn't counting cards.
3:2 vs 6:5 Blackjack: What It Actually Costs
A 6:5 blackjack payout instead of 3:2 looks like a small print difference. Here's the actual dollar cost, from a single hand up to $100,000 in total action.
Roulette
Always Betting Red: What 1 Million Roulette Spins Actually Looks Like
Red isn't a coin flip on an American roulette wheel. We simulated 1 million spins of always betting red to show exactly how much 0 and 00 actually cost.
Martingale vs Fibonacci vs Flat Betting: 1 Million Roulette Spins
We ran Martingale, Fibonacci, and flat betting through the same roughly 1 million American roulette spins to see which one actually changes the outcome.
Martingale Roulette: We Simulated 1,000,000 Spins
Double after every loss, reset after every win. We ran the Martingale system through roughly one million simulated roulette spins to see what it actually does to your money.
Craps
Does the Craps 5-Count Strategy Work? 1 Million Rolls Simulated
The 5-Count has players wait out a shooter's first several rolls before betting. We simulated 1 million rolls to see if waiting actually changes the math.
Place 6 & 8 in Craps: 1 Million Rolls Simulated
Placing 6 and 8 is one of the most commonly recommended craps bets after the Pass Line. We simulated 1 million rolls to show exactly what it pays and what it costs.
3 Point Molly Craps Strategy: What the Math Actually Says
What the 3 Point Molly craps strategy actually is, how to play it step by step, and what the math says about a strategy built from mostly low-house-edge bets.
The Iron Cross, Simulated: What It Actually Costs
The Iron Cross wins on almost every roll and still loses money faster than any other common craps strategy. One million simulated rounds show exactly why.
Baccarat
Banker vs Player vs Tie in Baccarat: 1 Million Hands Simulated
We simulated 1 million baccarat hands to see how Banker, Player, and Tie actually compare when someone bets the same side every single hand.
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This Whole Site Was Built by a Large Language Model
Why this craps table exists, and what it means that every line of it was written by an AI through plain conversation.