If you’ve ever walked away from a gambling session thinking, “I was due for a win,” you’re not alone. Online casinos like Stake see thousands of players each day who believe, consciously or not, that the system should eventually reward them. This belief isn’t rooted in greed or ignorance—it’s the result of deeply ingrained psychological biases and emotional logic that many of us carry without even realizing it.
In this article, we’ll explore why players feel entitled to wins, how casinos inadvertently (or intentionally) encourage this mindset, and what you can do to recognize and break free from the cycle.