Take the Gambling Myths Quiz!

Take this quiz to see if you can separate gambling fact from gambling fiction.

1. True or False: If a slot machine hasn’t had a recent win, it’s due for one.

2. True or False: If you’re on a losing streak, don’t worry – if you play long enough you’ll win your money back.

3. Playing two or more slot machines at the same time is a good way to:
a) Exercise those arm muscles
b) Lose money faster
c) Increase your chances of winning a jackpot

4. Choosing the same lottery numbers every week will:
a) Improve your chances of winning
b) Decrease your chances
c) Make no difference

5. True or False: If you buy a lottery ticket every day, you’ll likely win the jackpot sometime within the next 40 years.

6. True or False: No matter what game they’re playing over time gamblers usually lose more than they win.

7. You can increase your chances of winning at a slot machine by:
a) Putting more money in the machine at one time
b) Pulling the handle instead of hitting the SPIN button
c) Using a slot machine that hasn’t paid out recently
d) None of the above

8. True or False: If you flip a coin five times and you get heads each time, you are more likely to get tails on the next flip.

9. If playing roulette where red has come up 14 times in a row, the next best bet is to?
a) Continue to bet on red
b) Bet on black – It must be due
c) None of the above will improve your chances of winning

10. True or False: Gambling is a good way to make some quick, easy money.