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Monte Carlo fallacy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The fallacy, most often believed by gamblers, that a past random event influences the outcome of a future random event, that is, that a run of even numbers at roulette means that there is a greater chance of an odd number next time.

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Synonyms: gambler's fallacy

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History

Etymology

From an incident which took place at the Casino de Monte-Carlo.