Provably Fair- How Can You Know?

[Danydee]

Sometimes to be really confident (on a simple Seeds pair (server/client) system) that all is fair player should be in control over the client seed at every bet placed! otherwise the casino could just control the results as he like !

[SeaCoinCollector.]

I usually look for the site's provably fair information, randomness, and transparency to provide me assurance before placing any bets. By doing some research, it helps me to make sure that I'm playing on a site where games are fair and transparent.

[Outhue]

Assuming it's provably fair, you will still lose your money, I don't bother looking into this anymore because it's like chasing a shadow, even if you caught up with it you can't catch it, why worry myself? Instead, I will keep taking risks to see how long it will take me to win on the casino.

I only need to make sure that I am using a reputable online casino, the doubt of provably fair occurs only if the casino is brand new or you keep losing for way too long, maybe weeks after weeks and no a single luck even if the amount is small, it might be time to look into another online casino or take a break.

Some gamblers prefer third party game provider for this reason, if a casino only have games built by them, there might be some unfairness happening behind the scene, some relies on seed harsh that casinos provide too, I don't rely bother to doubt, because I use good casinos to try my luck.

[_act_]

I do not know much about casino seed, all that I prefer to do is to register on a casino that I have make my researches on and seen to be reputable. Let us say the gambling sites on this forum, it is also about the casino reputation. If I see the casino is having good reputation, I go further and make use of it to gamble.

[Hirose UK]

I don't know how casino algorithms work, I just go by gut feeling. When I feel the dealer is constantly dealing bad cards, I prefer to leave the game and choose another game. If it still doesn't work and my luck is still bad then I will change gambling sites. I think all the coding will make the casino more likely to win than the players, but I prefer to play at a casino that has a lot of users.

Casino game algorithms can actually never be guessed and truly known by gamblers because they have random way of working which can never be known using any method or any knowledge, this happens because they are doing business, not doing charity.
If casino game algorithms were easy to guess and understand then I sure they would go bankrupt and in the end they would never be able to develop in any way, casino secrets would always be protected no matter what.

But as you said using hunch, this is pretty good alternative to avoid the risk of bigger losses.
When you get bad cards or several rounds, leave the game or gambling site, this will suppress the curiosity that causes consecutive losses to occur.
But some gamblers don't seem to really understand this and they might not think to try doing what you said by using gut feeling to determine whether game is worth it or not.

[alastantiger]

I only need to make sure that I am using a reputable online casino, the doubt of provably fair occurs only if the casino is brand new or you keep losing for way too long, maybe weeks after weeks and no a single luck even if the amount is small, it might be time to look into another online casino or take a break.

Just as most other users here, I do not check whether an online casino is provably fair or  not. My criteria for registering on a casino is their reputation and there terms of conditions. Once they are highly reputable and their ToC makes sense, I sign up, fund my account and gamble away. If I win. Great. If I lose, I try another day. I don't stop to verify if it is actually provably fair. Even though this is one of the best things to happen to online casinos, I still do not get how it works. This is a task that these casinos have to move one step further in helping their customers to be able to understand and verify their probably claims.

[Natsuu]

I do not know much about casino seed, all that I prefer to do is to register on a casino that I have make my researches on and seen to be reputable. Let us say the gambling sites on this forum, it is also about the casino reputation. If I see the casino is having good reputation, I go further and make use of it to gamble.

Makes sense. Positive reviews and a responsive customer support team usually indicate a reputable casino. Also, make sure the casino has a valid gaming license to ensure it's legit

[ethereumhunter]

I don't know how to prove the casino site is provably fair and haven't thought about it either. As long as the casino can provide good service, is trustworthy, and comes from this forum, I think that's enough for me to trust the casino and just gamble. After all, I don't use gambling to make money and just for fun so I don't think I need to find out whether the site is provably fair or whether the site will cheat its members. If the casino cheats its members, someone will be suspicious, investigate it, and report it on this forum to get clarification about everything. There are members here who can verify that the sites are provably fair.

[FatFork]

So I've been playing a little bit of roulette on a couple different gambling sites online.  I've been throwing a few satoshis on playing Poker (Texas Hold'Em) here and there as well.  Mainly focusing on Roulette, how can I be sure that the site is provably fair? I've heard this term used before by gambling buddies on here, but I've near really learned how you can know or find out if a sites games are "provably fair"?

I'm not totally sure what part is confusing here.  Are you wondering how to know if some casino games are really fair? That info should be easy to find on the casino's website for each game and in their terms of service.  Or maybe you understand what provably fair means, but aren't sure how to actually check if the games live up to that promise? Yeah, verifying it yourself can get technical.  You need to understand the specific systems each casino uses to generate randomness and show proof. 

The best casinos explain everything clearly on their sites though.  Look for a page about provably fair specifically that lays out how each game works and  some even have tools to let you verify outcomes are legit, but you may need some crypto knowledge to use those.  The main thing is that reputable places want you to trust the games are fair so they should make info on how they work easy to access.  Its a bit of work to understand it fully, but you can get the gist.

[piebeyb]

I also actually didn't think too much about it because there has been a lot of discussion about server seeds and client seeds which you can check yourself. I also know that it is important to play on trusted and big sites, so why don't you ever gamble on sites that It's still relatively new or still small because it's not convincing to be proven fair, although maybe the big sites don't fully do that either, I don't want to say much about whether this is fair or not. You can see for yourself which dealers and users win more.

We all know that the bookie will always win against us, in fact that doesn't mean they are not proven to be fair, it's just that we are not fighting against a real bookie but against our greedy behavior and also not controlling our emotions so that is what makes us lose too carelessly in betting. in the end it makes us lose a lot and lose a lot of money in gambling, I don't know the direction of your question and I don't think it leads to what I said above. The point is whether it is proven to be fair or not, the most important thing is that self-control in gambling is the most important thing. 

[ChiBitCTy]

I appreciate everyone's responses here.  I haven't had time to go through all of them yet, but the few that I have, have helped me to be able to understand things a little better.

Are you asking how do you know if the casino isn't cheating you? Like giving you salted seeds? Or are you wondering how to check a games results? If it's the latter there are verifiers out there, 1 was provided for you. If you are asking the 1st question, I would like to know that myself.

Yeah exactly, I'm wondering how it can ( or can't ) be proven if the Casino is cheating you or not.  It feels like they have been lately, hence why I've asked this question lol

[decodx]

I appreciate everyone's responses here.  I haven't had time to go through all of them yet, but the few that I have, have helped me to be able to understand things a little better.

Are you asking how do you know if the casino isn't cheating you? Like giving you salted seeds? Or are you wondering how to check a games results? If it's the latter there are verifiers out there, 1 was provided for you. If you are asking the 1st question, I would like to know that myself.

Yeah exactly, I'm wondering how it can ( or can't ) be proven if the Casino is cheating you or not.  It feels like they have been lately, hence why I've asked this question lol

I don't know which casino you are specifically talking about, but let's take Duelbits as an example, since you promote them with your signature.

Everything is here: https://duelbits.com/fairness

If I'm reading correctly, they make portions of their source code publicly available and  i suppose the salient question is whether users can leverage that code to independently audit and verify the site's claimed fairness.   In theory, an engaged community could band together, reviewing shared source elements to call fouls or confirm fairness.  It presents an opportunity for crowd-sourced regulation.

[yahoo62278]

I appreciate everyone's responses here.  I haven't had time to go through all of them yet, but the few that I have, have helped me to be able to understand things a little better.

Are you asking how do you know if the casino isn't cheating you? Like giving you salted seeds? Or are you wondering how to check a games results? If it's the latter there are verifiers out there, 1 was provided for you. If you are asking the 1st question, I would like to know that myself.

Yeah exactly, I'm wondering how it can ( or can't ) be proven if the Casino is cheating you or not.  It feels like they have been lately, hence why I've asked this question lol

Would be very hard to find out if a casino is giving you salted seeds. I think someone on the inside would have to leak that information. The result is going to look fine if you go to verify a bet from a salted seed, nothing would look fishy.

I think you would only have to worry on a smaller casino, but I could be wrong. I just don't feel like a big name is going to risk their name.

[topbitcoin]

If you want to make sure an online gambling site is truly fair, there are several things you can do. First, it is important to verify that the site holds an official license from a reputable gambling authority. This license serves as proof that the site has undergone strict regulation and inspection by authoritative figures to ensure the fairness of their games. Second, pay attention to whether the site uses an RNG (Random Number Generator) that has been independently tested or not. Random Number Generation (RNG) plays an important role in guaranteeing the authenticity of game results, such as the spin of a roulette wheel or a poker hand. The goal is to ensure that these outcomes are truly random and unpredictable. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to the privacy and security policies of the websites you use, to protect your personal and financial information from potential risks.

Lastly, you have the opportunity to use reviews and opinions of fellow users about the site. Delving into the thoughts shared by other players can give you valuable insight into the immersive experience offered by playing on the site, as well as an evaluation of whether they consider the games to be fair. Hope this helps~

[AmoreJaz]

If you want to make sure an online gambling site is truly fair, there are several things you can do. First, it is important to verify that the site holds an official license from a reputable gambling authority. This license serves as proof that the site has undergone strict regulation and inspection by authoritative figures to ensure the fairness of their games. Second, pay attention to whether the site uses an RNG (Random Number Generator) that has been independently tested or not. Random Number Generation (RNG) plays an important role in guaranteeing the authenticity of game results, such as the spin of a roulette wheel or a poker hand. The goal is to ensure that these outcomes are truly random and unpredictable. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to the privacy and security policies of the websites you use, to protect your personal and financial information from potential risks.

Lastly, you have the opportunity to use reviews and opinions of fellow users about the site. Delving into the thoughts shared by other players can give you valuable insight into the immersive experience offered by playing on the site, as well as an evaluation of whether they consider the games to be fair. Hope this helps~

several threads have been dedicated here regarding provable fairness. so the user can check on those threads and see for himself if the casino is indeed employing their provable fairness at all times. because it should always respect the fairness at any given time without fail.

I appreciate everyone's responses here.  I haven't had time to go through all of them yet, but the few that I have, have helped me to be able to understand things a little better.

Are you asking how do you know if the casino isn't cheating you? Like giving you salted seeds? Or are you wondering how to check a games results? If it's the latter there are verifiers out there, 1 was provided for you. If you are asking the 1st question, I would like to know that myself.

Yeah exactly, I'm wondering how it can ( or can't ) be proven if the Casino is cheating you or not.  It feels like they have been lately, hence why I've asked this question lol

Would be very hard to find out if a casino is giving you salted seeds. I think someone on the inside would have to leak that information. The result is going to look fine if you go to verify a bet from a salted seed, nothing would look fishy.

I think you would only have to worry on a smaller casino, but I could be wrong. I just don't feel like a big name is going to risk their name.

that is very true! i don't think a known reputable casino or has a name to take care of will try to cheat on their players. because let us put it this way, there will always be one player who will test the provable fairness of the site. just look at the users here who created threads on how to verify the provable fairness is in place. because one exposure of what they are doing can crumble their years of hard work and can wipe out their existence in this industry.

[goinmerry]

So I've been playing a little bit of roulette on a couple different gambling sites online.  I've been throwing a few satoshis on playing Poker (Texas Hold'Em) here and there as well.  Mainly focusing on Roulette, how can I be sure that the site is provably fair? I've heard this term used before by gambling buddies on here, but I've near really learned how you can know or find out if a sites games are "provably fair"?

Honestly, I'm not the type of gambler who will go deep into confirming if anything is provably fair. Yes, there are lots of ways and methods around to verify the fair probability of every bet but how can I even know if everything is accurate if, in the first place, I'm not technical about it?

What I'm relying on is, how reputable the gambling site is. I will bet that a reputable gambling site won't shit their users and will cheat the provably fair system of their gambling site. It's hard to establish a good reputation. After all, there are lots of gamblers who are knowledgeable about the fair system, and if they find out that the site is trying to cheat their users, that will risk the reputation built by the site.

[wheelz1200]

So I've been playing a little bit of roulette on a couple different gambling sites online.  I've been throwing a few satoshis on playing Poker (Texas Hold'Em) here and there as well.  Mainly focusing on Roulette, how can I be sure that the site is provably fair? I've heard this term used before by gambling buddies on here, but I've near really learned how you can know or find out if a sites games are "provably fair"?

I'm not huge into these kind of places to bet (I don't do much dice which is huge) but the code behind everything should be able to be read and proved put that what is being sold in terms of stake should be provable.  There are smarter people out there that have done this time and time again to either verify or debunk sites constantly.