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Recent years have indicated a change in the locality of legalized casino gambling across the United States. Until 1978 gaming, as it is commonly called, was available only in Nevada. Today, however, the casino business has expanded to other states. One reason for the increase in the number of gambling places is that many people enjoy playing these games of chance. Another critical factor is the profit margins realized by entrepreneurs in the casino industry.

Casinos offer a wide range of games to meet the interests of their clientele. Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and craps are among the popular games. All casino games share two important characteristics that are critical to their

continued success. On the one hand, each game is exciting because the unpredictable nature of probabilistic outcomes makes it possible for a player to be lucky and win in the short run. On the other hand, the significant "house edge" associated with each of these games ensures that in the long run the bettor will lose and the casino will win money. To better understand the risks of casino gambling, consider the chances of winning in roulette and blackjack.

Roulette

The simplest of casino games to analyze from the perspective of theoretical probability is roulette.

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