I do have to say that there can be some strategy involved some of the time.  Think about it.  if the house have a .1 edge, then $1 of every $1,000, the house will keep.  So there is the other $999 that is out there.  What some people do not realize is that the house edge is 99%, in this example, this does not mean your chances of winning are 99%.  It does not work that way.  you have to take into consideration everyone else who is playing to make a better play strategy.  Just my opinion though.