Why You'll Ultimately Fail at Gambling

Monday morning reality check.

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Face the music folks, you aren't going to succeed at gambling. All of that BS you read online about card-counting was just that—BS. This is what new statistics about gambling suggest, further crushing your dreams of overnight wealth. All apologies if this ruins your month. Or year. Or life.

The Wall Street Journal combed through two years worth of data from people who play virtual casino games online:

None

Location doesn't change the outcome, either. Whether you're playing from the comfort of your home or enjoying a wildly regrettable weekend in Atlantic City, your chances are the same. Gawker goes the extreme route, saying you're better off "picking up a single penny off the sidewalk, and then doing nothing else for two years" than gambling for two years. Hilarious.

Stop wasting your time.

[via Gawker and Wall Street Journal]

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