Luck and Skill in Gambling

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Recently, on the baccarat table, Atu witnessed an interesting scene. A well-dressed big shot was extremely lucky, almost getting high point cards with every deal. After checking the cards each time, he always had a specific action—kissing the cards. Lost in joy, he even got some saliva on the cards, making the young and beautiful female squad leader feel embarrassed, frequently wiping her hands with tissues.

In matters of gambling, there are only two reasons to win: extraordinary luck and superb skills. The former outweighs the latter. With good luck, one can overcome any obstacle. That's why you often hear comrades say on the mahjong table, "Even the expert can be beaten by the novice." This is absolutely true because the newbie has no fear and no strategy to follow.

Skills are certainly important, especially in games like Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, and Big Two. As mentioned in mahjong, having skills but bad luck won't lead to victory. No matter how skilled you are, if you consistently get chaotic cards, winning won't come easy.

The same goes for horse racing. Skilled jockeys and trainers will outperform mediocre opponents, but luck also plays a role. Even with a skilled rider, if the horse suddenly gets a nosebleed, betting on them will be futile.

Everyone knows that some gambling games rely heavily on luck, while others require skill. Lottery depends on luck, as does the stock market. Therefore, for newcomers to gambling, most start with games like Big and Small before moving on to baccarat. They don't differentiate between banker and player, let alone understanding complex strategies like predicting the shoe in Baccarat, or getting a Blackjack in Blackjack.

On the baccarat table, is there any skill involved? At first, beginners only understand the main road and don't look at the small roads. They think that the Big Eye Boy, the Small Road, and the cockroach road are unbeatable. However, such road-reading tricks are self-deception. The same applies to the patterns in fan tan. It's simpler and more scientific to explain the strong and weak gates. The outcome depends on luck, with strong gates against strong gates and strong players against strong players, increasing the chances of winning.

Luck is only temporary. Few can be lucky all their lives. Planning is up to the individual, success is up to heaven. Luck ranks second, followed by accumulating virtues and studying. The same goes for card counting. Without luck, even with perfect card counting, if the dealer gets a Blackjack, you'll have to admit defeat.

To reiterate, luck won't last forever. In the long run, card counting still gives a slight edge. Wealth can't be taken away, only skills can. Skills last a lifetime and can be continuously improved. Likewise, luck follows suit. When your skills improve and your confidence grows, luck will come your way. Just like a popular celebrity, with a radiant face, luck will naturally favor you.