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Monte Carlo fallacy

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Monte Carlo fallacy (uncountable)

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.
Synonym: gambler's fallacy

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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