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It’s not really a bug - it’s a feature. Casino software is designed from the ground up to keep players engaged for as long as possible, which is where all those retention and engagement mechanics come from. It’s also important to understand that the “house edge” isn’t about luck - it’s pure math built into the algorithms (RTP, volatility, etc.). At the same time, a lot depends on the operator. Different providers offer different levels of flexibility, and the casino owner ultimately decides what kind of conditions to offer players. Here’s a solid breakdown on why platform flexibility matters and how it’s used in practice: https://thetradable.com/press-releases/why-flexibility-and-s...


Exactly - they don’t need to catch you cheating, they just need to decide you’re bad for business


Casino laws protect the player, at least in reputable casinos, whereas short video players on your phone just pull you in with no safeguards, placing all the responsibility on the user


The only RTS games I could truly enjoy were Warcraft II and III. Other games like StarCraft are too complex for me to fully engage with. I especially liked Warcraft III’s system of taxing large armies - it made battles small-scale and much easier to wrap my head around.


It’s true that 'the house always wins' in the long run because of game mathematics. Yet a casino that runs on secure, certified software and focuses on player retention doesn’t profit from a single big loss - it builds income through long-term relationships with its players. Here’s an article explaining how casinos generate revenue: https://www.rosloto.net/en/what-online-casino-revenues-depen...


It looks more like a strategic reallocation than a panic exit. Nvidia has already delivered outsized returns, while OpenAI represents a leveraged bet on the next layer of the AI stack - software and services rather than hardware. SoftBank probably sees more upside (and influence) there, even if the risk is higher


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