Glossary Terms

advantage

In gambling, one’s advantage (or disadvantage) refers to the percent of each bet a gambler (or the houseThe house is a colloquial term for the casino. The “house edge” is the casino’s edge. “The house always wins” refers to the idea that… More) can expect to win (or lose) on average, over the long run. […]

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availability heuristic

The Availability HeuristicThe Availability Heuristic is a judgment shortcut by which individuals estimate the likelihood or frequency of an event based on how easily examples or instances… More is a judgment shortcut by which individuals estimate the likelihood or frequency of an event based on how easily examples or instances come to mind. In essence,

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