Why there’s no such thing as a “due” win
16 October 2026
The gambler’s fallacy is the belief that a win is “due” after a run of losses. Here’s why every round of a chance-based game is independent.
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Why there's no such thing as a "due" win
The gambler’s fallacy is the belief that a win is “due” after a run of losses. Every round of a chance-based game is independent: a pokie, roulette wheel or deck shuffle has no memory of what came before.
Understanding this is one of the simplest ways to protect your budget — chasing losses doesn’t make a win more likely.
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