Numerous intricate natural phenomena can be described mathematically as if one were randomly selecting a number countless times. However, this is also a realm where compulsive gamblers can, and often do, face financial ruin.

A significant factor in this issue is the mistaken belief in luck, as if it is something one either possesses or lacks. Casual gamblers may realize that the long-term outcomes of their bets are influenced by the chaotic nature of matter and energy, which mathematically skews luck in favor of the casino's enticing profits.