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In response to "They did what they did to take his money -- but didn't realize he had already outsmarted them." by Will Hunting

They only exploit people if there's a hidden rule that changes the odds. They accommodate superstitions they know have no affect on the outcome.

Posted by Max Oct 31 '17, 12:05

"Spin the shoe around three times, that'll bring me luck."
"Whatever you say, bub."

"Align the cards so I can track them and improve my odds."
"Game's over, bub."

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Only, the game wasn't over, bub. In fact, they gave three different levels of authorization for it. -- nm - David Oct 31, 12:12 1
- Did they do so believing that Ivey was gaining a statistical edge not available to other superstitious players? -- nm - Max Oct 31, 12:24

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They only exploit people if there's a hidden rule that changes the odds. They accommodate superstitions they know have no affect on the outcome.

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