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Casino's House Advantage

Why You Can't Win

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 14, 2009

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The casino's house advantage is a formula that ensures that the casino will always win back more than it pays out, by paying out less than the true odds of the bet. This ensures that they will make a profit, regardless of what is paid out in winnings. There is no way around the house advantage, except not to gamble in casinos.

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