Yeah, technically it’s possible to turn $0.20 into $10,000 on slots or sports betting. It does happen — people hit crazy jackpots or land insane parlays and walk away with a fortune. But that stuff is super rare, and that’s exactly why it gets so much attention — it’s great for advertising and pulling new people in.

Most of those “big win” stories are the exception, not the rule, the house always wins over time. You're not just playing against luck — you’re up against cold, hard math that’s designed to beat you.
So no, it’s not just hype — big wins do happen, but counting on them, that’s like planning your future around winning the lottery.