If the type of game we're playing is one that sharpens our brain skills, then this reasoning makes sense. For example, games that require mental consideration like poker, blackjack, or other card games, as well as sports betting, can be approached with logical systems.

It's a different story with games that don't require brainpower, such as slots. Even though we may have personal theories about slots, the outcomes are always random and unpredictable. Our task is simply to spin the reels, and the symbols that appear are predetermined by the machine.[/list]